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Education
Who Made Our Students Into Debt Slaves?

Who Made Our Students Into Debt Slaves?

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The originators of student loans argue that they operate within a free market, but they depend on a strong state to succeed.

Donald Trump
Iran vows ‘expected and unexpected’ moves if Trump exits nuclear deal

Iran vows ‘expected and unexpected’ moves if Trump exits nuclear deal

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Iranian President Rouhani said his country was ready with “expected and unexpected” reactions if the United States pulls out of the nuclear deal.

Donald Trump
Macron on way to see Trump: “There is no ‘Plan B’ re: Iran Nuclear Deal”

Macron on way to see Trump: “There is no ‘Plan B’ re: Iran Nuclear Deal”

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Macron to urge his US counterpart to stay in the Iran nuclear deal.

Middle East
Will an Emerging Russia-Turkey-Iran Alliance  Reshape the Middle East?

Will an Emerging Russia-Turkey-Iran Alliance Reshape the Middle East?

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The unusual triple alliance coming out of Syria could change the regional balance of power and unhinge NATO — if it holds together at all.

Chemical Weapons
‘Fake news’: the mainstreaming of Syria conspiracy theories

‘Fake news’: the mainstreaming of Syria conspiracy theories

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Even mainstream journalists and academics have been seduced by dubious Syria narratives.

Israel
How does a city get to be 'smart'? This is how Tel Aviv did it

How does a city get to be ‘smart’? This is how Tel Aviv did it

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“Smart Cities” are supported by infrastructure that is more than bricks and mortar.

Syria
Danger: ISIL is defeated, but Raqqa's people are Devastated and waiting for Accountability

Danger: ISIL is defeated, but Raqqa’s people are Devastated and waiting for Accountability

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The people of Raqqa who suffered through the conflict under ISIL deserve our attention and assistance, too.

Petroleum
Trump slams  OPEC cartel over higher oil prices; Does he fear Carterization?

Trump slams OPEC cartel over higher oil prices; Does he fear Carterization?

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Donald Trump slammed OPEC on Friday, complaining the cartel was keeping crude oil prices high.

Israel/ Palestine
Israeli Marksmen continue to use Peaceful Palestinian Protesters in Gaza for Target Practice: 2 dead, 40 Wounded

Israeli Marksmen continue to use Peaceful Palestinian Protesters in Gaza for Target Practice: 2 dead, 40 Wounded

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Over 30 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the “Great March of Return” protests began on March 30.

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