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Removing Syria Sanctions is a Win for the People, Whatever Trump’s Motives
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Removing Syria Sanctions is a Win for the People, Whatever Trump’s Motives

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Syrians are rejoicing at the announcement on Tuesday by President Donald J. Trump that he will lift U.S. economic sanctions […]

Syria faces renewed Sectarian Violence as Government Fails to deliver Inclusivity

Syria faces renewed Sectarian Violence as Government Fails to deliver Inclusivity

05/14/2025 By The Conversation

Can we Even Remember it? How America was Disappeared before our Eyes

Can we Even Remember it? How America was Disappeared before our Eyes

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Why doesn't Syria's biggest city have any Windows?

Why doesn’t Syria’s biggest city have any Windows?

AJ+ | – – “Five years of war has had a devastating effect on the Syrian city of Aleppo. With the constant threat of shelling […]

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Clash Looming?  Russia-backed Syrian Army heading for ISIL's al-Raqqa in race with US-backed Kurds

Clash Looming? Russia-backed Syrian Army heading for ISIL’s al-Raqqa in race with US-backed Kurds

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The Syrian Arab Army is advancing toward al-Raqqa city, the capital of the phony ISIS “caliphate,” […]

Juan Cole

Israel/ Palestine
4 Israelis dead, multiple injured in Tel Aviv market shooting

4 Israelis dead, multiple injured in Tel Aviv market shooting

Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — At least four Israelis were killed and 10 injured in a shooting at the Sarona Market […]

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Israel/ Palestine
EU:  Israeli Squatter Settlements in Palestine could Lead to all-out War

EU: Israeli Squatter Settlements in Palestine could Lead to all-out War

Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — An EU high representative said during a UN Security Council briefing on Monday that the prospective […]

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Democracy
Welcome to the Party, America!  11 Muslim women who have been PM or President

Welcome to the Party, America! 11 Muslim women who have been PM or President

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Hillary Clinton gave a victory speech Tuesday night positioning herself as the logical conclusion of the […]

Juan Cole

racism
Sen. Lindsey Graham:  Can't Support Trump b/c of 'Un-American' Racism re: Latino Judge

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Can’t Support Trump b/c of ‘Un-American’ Racism re: Latino Judge

NBC News | (Video News Report) | – – “The former GOP presidential hopeful and current Senator form South Carolina speaks with NBC News’ Hallie […]

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Turkey
Turkey's Foreign Policy: From 'Zero Problems' To 'Nothing But Problems'

Turkey’s Foreign Policy: From ‘Zero Problems’ To ‘Nothing But Problems’

By Abbas Djavadi | ( RFE/RL ) | – – For years, former Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s policy of “zero problems with neighboring countries” […]

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Europe
France: White Terrorist not investigated for Terrorism even when he Vows attacks

France: White Terrorist not investigated for Terrorism even when he Vows attacks

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – So Gregoire Moutaux, 25, was arrested last month by Ukraine. The French national had a large […]

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Bernie Sanders
Media calls Election for Hillary before California: Superdelegate System under Fire

Media calls Election for Hillary before California: Superdelegate System under Fire

TeleSur | – – The prediction is likely to stir controversy among Sanders supporters and critics of the superdelegate system, which has been branded “anti-democratic.” […]

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