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Protesters unfurl 'Arrest Bush & Cheney' banner at Nat'l Archives

Anti-war protesters hung a banner today at the National Archives calling for the arrest of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. With video...

Life in Iran with Rick Steves :: Photo Diary by Abdi Sami

Abdi Sami's photo diary of Rick Steves' trip to Iran shows that there are people living their lives behind the headlines. Sometimes its easy to forget that Iran is a country with 65 million people, with subways and major antiquities.

Americans Say No to War with Iran: Will Washington Listen? by Sarah van Gelder

Public opposition to Resolution 362, which encourages what amounts to an act of war against Iran, is growing.

Body Of War: A True Patriot's Story | Orato.com

Just two days after the 9-11 attacks, Tomas Young enlisted in the Army and prepared to meet the enemy in Afghanistan. It was a country he would never see; instead, he was deployed to Iraq where he was shot and paralyzed. The injury left Tomas with more questions than answers: What did Iraq have to do with the attacks of 9-11 or Islamic terrorists? And if there were no weapons of mass destruction, what was the U.S. still doing in there? Tomas' personal story and public protest against the Iraq War inspired the newly-released documentary Body Of War, produced and directed by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, featuring an original soundtrack by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder. Tomas' body may be broken but his voice hasn't wavered: This is his story.

Exclusive: Peace Corps, Fulbright Scholar Asked to 'Spy' on Cubans, Venezuelans

In an apparent violation of U.S. policy, Peace Corps volunteers and a Fulbright scholar were asked by a U.S. Embassy official in Bolivia "to basically spy" on Cubans and Venezuelans in the country, according to Peace Corps personnel and the Fulbright scholar involved.

Bin Laden son: ‘Ambassador of peace’?

he 26-year-old does not renounce his father, al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, but in an interview with The Associated Press, he said there is a better way to defend Islam than al-Qaida's militancy: Omar wants to be an "ambassador for peace" between Muslims and the West.

Road To Rangoon: Democracy In Myanmar

Despite a military-imposed curfew, Buddhist monks and civilians continue to protest in the Myanmar city of Rangoon against it's country's rulers. Here, a Canadian Buddhist reflects on Myanmar's "best hope for democracy."

So, will the Saudis attend the peace conference?

The Saudis were playing their usual game today. They do not see any reason to say yes or no right now. In the meantime, the pressure on both America and Israel to accept their agenda for the conference will be mounting.

First cross-border train since 1950

Service between North and South Korea first step towards lasting peace.

Interview with Amr Moussa: 'An Offer that Contains the Issues for Peace with Israel'

Amr Moussa, secretary general of the Arab League, discusses the recent Saudi peace initiative for the Middle East and the role of the EU in attempting to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict under Angela Merkel.

Olmert: Israel mulls Saudi peace plan

The Saudi peace initiative, which aimed to solve the Palestinian issue by offering Israel a comprehensive peace, was first proposed in 2002 but never got off the ground. It is expected to be high on the agenda at an Arab League summit later this month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Profiles in Peace | AfterDowningStreet.org

An Audio Series: 60-Minute Interviews by Doreen Key, KPFK 90.7 fm, Los Angeles Gore Vidal Randi Rhodes William Rodriguez Coming soon: Cindy Sheehan, John Bonifaz, David Swanson, Ann Wright, Ray McGovern, Cynthia McKinney, Howard Zinn, Helen Caldicott, Pete Seeger, and more. See also: http://www.profilesinpeace.com

kony denies use of child captives -- AGAIN

joseph kony, leader of the Lord's Resistance Army rebel group in uganda, denies AGAIN his use of child soldiers. he has repeatedly denied kidnapping acholi children to use as soldiers and sex slaves. subscribe to the IRIN news report to hear more about the peace talks.

Climate change and security risks

Climate change and global warming are shaping up as massive security risks for nations and business.

Happt Peace Day!

n 1981 the United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 36/67 declaring an International Day of Peace. In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a new resolution 55/282 declaring 21 September of each year as the International Day of Peace.