TeleSur | – – “There will be winners and losers from climate change within the United States,” said Amir Jina, a University of Chicago economist. A new study shows that climate change will produce much harsher effects in the poorest regions of the United States. Published in Science magazine, the landmark study, which analyzed the […]
Why Mosul Matters
The Economist | (Video News Report) | – – “Mosul stands on the brink of recapture from Islamic State fighters, but the future of the city is uncertain. With several parties jostling for control of Mosul, fragile alliances could fracture, increasing the likelihood of bloody sectarian conflict.” The Economist: “Why Mosul Matters”
Congress must take back the car keys of Perpetual War from Trump
By Peter Certo. | (Otherwords.org) | – – By putting such a sinister face on it, Trump might have finally inspired lawmakers to rein in America’s post-9/11 war machine. A Bipartisan Vote to Put the Brakes on War By putting such a sinister face on it, Trump might have finally inspired lawmakers to rein in […]
Saudi-Led Group: Qatar to be Sanctioned for ‘Negative’ Response to Demands
TeleSur | – – Saudi Arabia said restrictions on Qatar will continue, but it did not announce new sanctions against Doha. Foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain have issued a statement on Wednesday saying that Doha’s response to their demands to end the crisis was “negative” and current restrictions […]
Iraqis Travel to Mosul to Celebrate Holy Day in a Show of Solidarity
By Sali Mahdy | (GlobalVoices.org) | – – A group of around 300 Iraqis recently traveled from south and central Iraq to Mosul to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday with their newly liberated compatriots. In the summer of 2014, the militant group Islamic State (also known as ISIS, ISIL, and Daesh) drove out Iraqi security […]
Iran’s ‘Trumpism’ Cartoon Contest Draws 1,600 Submissions
TeleSur | – – More than 1,600 artworks were submitted to the “International Trumpism Cartoon and Caricature Contest.” U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies are the themes of an international cartoon contest organized by the Islamic Republic of Iran, with more than 1,600 artworks submitted to the “International Trumpism Cartoon and Caricature Contest,” PressTV […]
It’s going to Get a lot Hotter; how Hot depends on You
Richard B. Rood | (The Conversation) | – – Earth’s climate is changing rapidly. We know this from billions of observations, documented in thousands of journal papers and texts and summarized every few years by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The primary cause of that change is the release of carbon dioxide […]
Independence: Remembering Capt. Humayun Khan, Muslim Patriot
Khizr Khan | Associated Press | – – “The father of Humayun Khan, a Muslim American soldier who died during his service, questioned Donald Trump’s patriotism at the Democratic National Convention, asking him whether he had read the United States Constitution. (July 28, 2016)” Khizr Khan’s speech at the DNC: “Tonight we are honoured to […]
What’s with the Victorious GOP’s obsession with Civil War?
By David Faris | (Informed Comment) | – – Have you and your friends gotten into a spirited board game of Bizingo recently? Have you ordered a slew of dome-style skirts from your favorite seamstress? Are you searching for the salt and pepper to flavor the water before you boil your mutton for dinner? Are […]
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