Despite overwhelming news coverage of conflict in many parts of the word, the vast majority of people are not touched by war. But far too many are, and women, children, and the poor are particularly vulnerable. In some of the worst regions, peace-building efforts are now raising hopes for a brighter and more stable future.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 6 (New America Media) - Perhaps the most depressing aspect of Thursday's shoot-out at Fort Hood
is that none of the 12 people who died in the melee will be counted as
casualties of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.