The writing is clear and strong, and the examples present important unreported or under-reported issues of concern. Kudos to FP for focusing attention on these issues. Now, who will do the follow-up?

Well-written and concise recap of some of the events that didn't make the front page of the daily news, but will have a significant impact on our future (including some that are already). It also keeps a relatively neutral position in reporting these stories. More in-depth information would be great, but that's not the purpose of this article (rather, it succeeds in wanting you to explore these stories further).

The title is catchy to get you to read a collage of stories. Those that cascade from Bush/cheney/neocon international foolishness include Afghanistan, Russia in Africa, Sudan, star wars escalation in India, coca in Columbia, luxury hotel aid in Georgia, protester suppression weapons in China. Other stories include a torture trial, manufacturing lack of quality control in China, and greenhouse gases from solar panels. Each story deserves its own review.