
Now & Before, some of the Human Before History and Now there are no big changes, especially from ISIS

Nine years ago today, Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten published 12 cartoons about the prophet Mohammed that would spark violent protests worldwide, resulting in at least 200 deaths. Many religions preach tolerance and respect, but human nature often often proves more prone to intolerance, prejudice and bloodshed.

Treadmill, President Obama has declared war on ISIL/ISIS, but thinking that eliminating one faction will solve the problems of Iraq and Syria is wishful thinking in an area with so many violent factions and divisions. This will be a very long journey indeed.

Urns and umbrella, The decision of the Chinese authorities to limit the national vote that will decide the direction of Hong Kong in the elections of 2017 caused protests.

The world produces enough food to feed all 7 billion people who live in it, but those who go hungry either do not have land to grow food or money to purchase it