Irish emigration 3.0: A Blast writer’s thoughts on Ireland’s recession
The Irish emigrated during the Great Famine of 1845 and then during the recession in the 1980s. Now, many Irish are again searching for hope abroad
French protests yield smelly results
MARSEILLE, France -- Imagine the result if Fenway Park went uncleaned for 15 Red Sox home games in a row. This might give you a faint idea of what Marseille, France’s second largest city and most important sea ...
Your World in Focus 7: World Aids Day
https://blastmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/Your World in Focus 7 Aids.mp3Yesterday was World Aids Day. A day we set aside to remember those who have perished as a result of the disease, and a day we ...
Your World in Focus 6: The children
https://blastmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/Your%20World%20in%20Focus%206%20The%20Children.mp3On November 20 we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Chil...
Your World in Focus 3: Food Banks
https://blastmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/Terra 3 Food Banks.mp3TORONTO -- Here is the third edition of the Terra Podcast, where Blast's world news reporter Sachin Seth visits a food bank and learns...
Jimmy Carter: Obama will pursue Middle East peace right away
Former President Jimmy Carter, who has been spending the last few years trying to help forge a just peace in the Middle East, said Obama will "not wait for even a month after he is president to start workin...
The World is Watching
The world is indeed watching today.
Despite the United States recent economic woes, there is no doubt amongst serious observers that the country is still, by far the most powerful nation in the world. The Unit...
Afghan drug trafficker arrested on charges of financing Taliban
Haji Juma Khan, otherwise known as Haji Juma Khan Mohammadhasni, has been arrested on charges of trafficking narcotics with the intent of financing a Taliban terrorist insurgency.
Death now a fact of life
Do you find yourself skimming over death tolls with little remorse for those perished? Ever think about the welfare of the families of the Somalis or Pakistanis killed in terrorist attacks? It pains me to say I rarely do. And that's not my fault.
