As the US and its allies impose sanctions on Russia, a cursory look at Iran, which has been sanctioned for over a decade, shows they are a largely symbolic and counterproductive measure, writes Arron Merat.
Jon Stewart tells us he was just kidding. The former star of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” who now has a popular podcast, is involved in entertainment projects as well as supporting various philanthropic causes. His utterances are not as consequential as they were during his 16-year-run as host of a satirical news program that…