'We'll triumph over Cope' (Mail and Guardian)

The fact that I begin this interview with the current tragic conflict in the Middle East -- the all-out and terribly destructive war Israel has waged on the Palestinians in Gaza -- is a measure of its importance right now in the world.

Community Extra Calendar (Everett Herald)

The Alliance of Citizens for Edmonds has scheduled a meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Port of Edmonds Meeting Room, 336 Admiral Way, Edmonds. Call 206-335-7999.

Background Note: Niger (Scoop.co.nz)

Geography Area: 1,267,000 sq. km (490,000 sq. mi.); about three times the size of California. Cities: Capital --Niamey (pop. approx. 1 million). Other cities-- Tahoua, Konni, Maradi, Zinder, Diffa, Dosso, Arlit, and Agadez.

For A Good Cause (Grunion Gazette)

Residents of Long Beach help people all year through a variety of activities. Listed below are the results of some projects, as well as more opportunities to reach out to others.

Raúl and Martín Torrijos hold official talks (Granma Internacional)

PRESIDENT Raúl Castro Ruz and Mr. Martín Torrijos Espino, president of the Republic of Panama presided over official talks yesterday (Monday) at the Palace of the Revolution as part of the visit to Cuba by the head of state of this Central American sister nation.