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Israel/ Palestine
Trump cuts Palestinians off at Knees, Ending $5 bn in US AID Support

Trump cuts Palestinians off at Knees, Ending $5 bn in US AID Support

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U.S. financing for UNRWA has also been blocked as part of President Trump’s blackmail tactics against the Palestinians

Climate Change
Some Countries will have to Face 6 Climate Catastrophes at Once

Some Countries will have to Face 6 Climate Catastrophes at Once

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(TeleSur) – The future risk of dealing with multiple climate impacts at once depends on geography and whether humanity succeeds in rapidly drawing down greenhouse gas emissions. By century’s end, many parts of the world may have to cope with up to six climate catastrophes at once, ranging from heat waves and wildfires to diluvian […]

Iran
Defying Trump Sanctions, Iraqi President will Double Iran Trade to $22 bn/ Yr

Defying Trump Sanctions, Iraqi President will Double Iran Trade to $22 bn/ Yr

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According to officials, last week Iraq came to an agreement with Iran to exchange Iraqi food items for Iranian gas and energy supplies. Iraq’s President Barham Salih, on Saturday, started an official visit to neighboring Iran which aims to foster positive political and economic relations between the two countries. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani welcomed Salih […]

racism
Hate Crimes skyrocket for Third Consecutive Year: FBI

Hate Crimes skyrocket for Third Consecutive Year: FBI

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FBI crime statistics show a surge in hate crimes the day after President Donald Trump’s election in 2016

Climate Change
Climate Crisis: Lady Gaga, Kardashians, & Thousands others Flee Wildfire in Malibu

Climate Crisis: Lady Gaga, Kardashians, & Thousands others Flee Wildfire in Malibu

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Flames driven by hot Santa Ana winds gusting up to 80 kilometers per hour

Israel/ Palestine
Apartheid: Israel's Netanyahu wants Death Penalty Solely for Palestinians

Apartheid: Israel’s Netanyahu wants Death Penalty Solely for Palestinians

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With or without the bill, Israeli occupation forces have killed scores of Palestinians who did not pose an imminent threat

Saudi Arabia
Dissident Saudi Khashoggi’s Body Was Dismembered, Dissolved in Acid: Report

Dissident Saudi Khashoggi’s Body Was Dismembered, Dissolved in Acid: Report

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Citing unnamed officials, the Turkish news report said that the suitcases were taken to the Saudi consul general’s house on the same day i.e. Oct. 2 where his body was allegedly dissolved in acid. Turkish media Sabah reported Sunday that Jamal Khashoggi’s body was dismembered and put into five suitcases after he was strangled in […]

Saudi Arabia
Federer Boycotts Saudi Arabia as other Tennis Stars Mull Withdrawal

Federer Boycotts Saudi Arabia as other Tennis Stars Mull Withdrawal

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Tennis superstars Nadal and Djokovic are considering withdrawing from the games after the brutal murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, ranked third in the world, turned down a US$1 million offer to play in an exhibition match in Saudi Arabia this December. His decision comes after the murder of a […]

Yemen
Saudi-led War on Yemen has Killed 56,000, 5x more than Thought: Study

Saudi-led War on Yemen has Killed 56,000, 5x more than Thought: Study

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A study by an independent conflict research group estimates the death toll is 56,000 people, not including those who have died due to the man-made famine. A study by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) has revealed that the death toll in Yemen is five times higher than previously thought. According to […]

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