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Archives for April 2015

al-Qaeda
Syria: Al-Qaeda takes Jisr al-Shughur, threatening Key Port

Syria: Al-Qaeda takes Jisr al-Shughur, threatening Key Port

Juan Cole

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) – A coalition of extremist groups with al-Qaeda ties managed on Saturday to take the city of Jisr al-Shughur from the Syrian army. Among them were fighters of the Support Front (Jabhat al-Nusra) and the Islamic Movement of the Free Men of the Levant (Ahrar al-Sham). Also involved was […]

Barack Obama
Obama “I’ve aged so much Boehner invited Netanyahu to speak at my Funeral”

Obama “I’ve aged so much Boehner invited Netanyahu to speak at my Funeral”

contributors

C-Span | (White House Correspondents Dinner) – “From C-SPAN coverage, President Obama remarks at the 2014 White House Correspondents’ Dinner.” President Obama complete remarks at 2015 White House Correspondents’ Dinner (C-SPAN)

Bangladesh
The Moment the Nepal earthquake hit

The Moment the Nepal earthquake hit

contributors

BBC News | – “Video shows the moment earthquake hit Nepal… a powerful earthquake that struck Nepal, wrecking many historic buildings. The quake measured 7.9 and struck an area between the capital Kathmandu and the city of Pokhara, the US Geological Survey said. Danny Savage reports.” “Moment Nepal earthquake hit – BBC News”

Palestine
The women of Palestine: caught between the occupation and patriarchy

The women of Palestine: caught between the occupation and patriarchy

contributors

By Ebru Buyukgul | ( Your Middle East) | – Around this time two years ago, Mona Mahajna, a 30-year-old mother of three, was found shot dead in her apartment in Umm al-Fahm. After her divorce and ensuing separation from her children she took the brave decision to begin a new life. Which sounds admirable […]

Displaced and Refugees
115 Children Killed:  Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen by the Numbers

115 Children Killed: Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen by the Numbers

contributors

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) – Since the beginning of the Saudi air campaign against the Houthi movement in Yemen on March 26 until April 22, these are the UN statistics on its human cost: 500 civilians killed since March 26 150 children killed 1,185 non-combatant civilians injured 150,000 have fled their homes 23 […]

History
Gallipoli:  Prince Charles, Prince Harry in Turkey Honor 130,000 War Dead on Both Sides

Gallipoli: Prince Charles, Prince Harry in Turkey Honor 130,000 War Dead on Both Sides

contributors

Euronews | – “World leaders have gathered at the World War I battle sites of the Gallipoli campaign to mark 100 years since the British-led invasion. Representatives of countries that faced off in one of the most iconic events of the war honoured the dead in a joint ceremony on Friday, on the eve of […]

censorship
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Azerbaijan among Top 10 Worst Censors: Media Watchdog

Saudi Arabia, Iran, Azerbaijan among Top 10 Worst Censors: Media Watchdog

contributors

By Valentina Ieri | – UNITED NATIONS, (IPS) – While technology has given millions greater freedom to express themselves, in the world's 10 most censored countries, this basic right exists only on paper, if at all. According to a report by thereport by the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), which will be officially […]

Climate Change
BP Defends Tar Balls still washing up in Gulf

BP Defends Tar Balls still washing up in Gulf

contributors

ThinkProgress | – Confronted with BP tar balls still washing up on Gulf shores, a spokesman denies the toxic chemicals are harmful, sidestepping the damage to pristine beaches. Scientists do not agree with him about the balls’ lack of toxicity and point out they can break down in harmful ways. ThinkProgress Video: “BP Defends Tar […]

Iran
Iran: US, Israel dare not attack us; anyway if they could have, they would have

Iran: US, Israel dare not attack us; anyway if they could have, they would have

contributors

RT | — “With a nuclear deal around the corner, Russia’s decision to proceed with the sale of the sophisticated S-300 missile defense system to Iran sparked a flurry of speculation. How will these developments affect the balance of power in the region? Will it level the playing field or push the region into broader […]

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