As America experiences an increase in ‘first-time’ homelessness, activists bemoan city ordinances that keep charities from lending a helping hand, perpetuate laws that stigmatize the homeless and often lead to harassment, beatings, rapes and even human torching – much of which is available for your entertainment on ‘reality TV,’ Julianne Geiger writes for ISN Security Watch.
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Japan drags its feet over a US base relocation agreement, perhaps hoping to finally earn a bit of respect from Washington, but the new government in Tokyo has few, if any alternatives to offer, Dr Axel Berkofsky writes for ISN Security Watch.
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Pakistan turns down key US antiterrorism requests, raising serious questions for the US president, Heather Maher reports for RFE/RL.
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