Even Merriam-Webster Admits 2016 Was ‘Surreal’ The dictionary publisher released its annual "Word of the Year" list on Monday, and "surreal" was the leader of the pack. By John Bonazzo
Does Israeli Retaliation Against Hamas Make Sense Now, Europe? Many Europeans have protested Israeli responses to Hamas attacks. Will that change now that ISIS is bombing European civilians? By Jonathan Russo
Charlie Hebdo Shocks With Anti-Islam Editorial A non-satirical, English-language editorial in Charlie Hebdo has generated fury for suggesting normal Muslims contribute to a cultural climate that produces terrorism. By Jas Chana