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Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis
Archaeology

Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The first recorded world-historical pandemic took place (541–750 CE) in the Roman Empire and Sasanian Iran, as well as neighboring […]

Yemen: Journalists under Assault

Yemen: Journalists under Assault

09/14/2025 By Human Rights Watch

The 21st Century has a before and after Gaza: Brazilian Author Frei Betto,

The 21st Century has a before and after Gaza: Brazilian Author Frei Betto,

09/14/2025 By Global Voices

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The Pivotal GHW Bush Presidency: How the US became Mired in the Mideast

The Pivotal GHW Bush Presidency: How the US became Mired in the Mideast

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – On the occasion of the death of George H. W. Bush, I’d like to reflect on the meaning of his […]

Juan Cole

Inequality
What Does Inequality Cost the Average American? About $150,000

What Does Inequality Cost the Average American? About $150,000

Americans pay a steep price for not spreading their wealth around as well as other developed countries.

Sam Pizzigati

Israel/ Palestine
Arab-Americans Condemn CNN Firing of Journalist for Supporting Palestinian Rights

Arab-Americans Condemn CNN Firing of Journalist for Supporting Palestinian Rights

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) condemned, in a statement, CNN’s decision against Marc Hill

Maan News Agency

Israel/ Palestine
Gaza: Israel Approved only 15% of Requests for Treatment by Palestinians Injured by Israel

Gaza: Israel Approved only 15% of Requests for Treatment by Palestinians Injured by Israel

WHO said that 52 applications in October were for permits for those injured during protests, who were in need referral outside of Gaza

Maan News Agency

Saudi Arabia
Erdogan takes Saudi Prince to Woodshed, Demands Extraditions

Erdogan takes Saudi Prince to Woodshed, Demands Extraditions

Erdogan on Saturday directly criticized him for the first time over the killing of Khashoggi

AFP

BDS Occupied Territories
Students from 30 British Universities Protest Investment in Israeli Occupation

Students from 30 British Universities Protest Investment in Israeli Occupation

Hundreds of students from over 30 UK universities protested against their institutions’ complicity in Israel’s violations of human rights yesterday. The Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) […]

Middle East Monitor

Denialism
Big Oil Infiltrates, Undermines UN Climate Talks

Big Oil Infiltrates, Undermines UN Climate Talks

A lack of conflict-of-interest protection at UN allowed Big Carbon to push for continued fossil fuel use despite climate emergency.

AFP

Israel/ Palestine
Israeli Court Grants Palestinian Lands near Bethlehem to Israeli Squatters

Israeli Court Grants Palestinian Lands near Bethlehem to Israeli Squatters

In the 18 mos. since President Trump took office some 14,454 units in the West Bank have been approved, 3x previous rate.

Maan News Agency

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The Bottomless Dishonesty of CNN on Palestine and Marc Lamont Hill Firing

The Bottomless Dishonesty of CNN on Palestine and Marc Lamont Hill Firing

“At the current moment, there are more than 60 Israeli laws that deny Palestinians access to full citizenship rights.”

Juan Cole

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