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Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis
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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 in the Roman Empire and Sasanian Iran, as well as neighboring areas such […]

Yemen: Journalists under Assault

Yemen: Journalists under Assault

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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,

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Baghdad advances on Fallujah but "slows down" for fear of Civilian Casualties

Baghdad advances on Fallujah but “slows down” for fear of Civilian Casualties

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Iraqi Prime Minister Haydar al-Abadi said Thursday that his troops were in position to move into […]

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Holy Lands: Reviving Pluralism in the Middle East

Holy Lands: Reviving Pluralism in the Middle East

by JOSEPH RICHARD PREVILLE and JULIE POUCHER HARBIN | ( ISLAMiCommentary) | – – Column » ‘By the Book’ with Joseph Preville How did the […]

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Corruption
Trump University Was Textbook case of Fraud (TYT)

Trump University Was Textbook case of Fraud (TYT)

Cenk Uygur | (The Young Turks Video) | – – “Donald Trump is in a lot of trouble since a judge unsealed the documents of […]

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Archaeology
Inside ISIL's looted antiquities trade

Inside ISIL’s looted antiquities trade

By Fiona Rose-Greenland | (The Conversation) | – – For excavators – archaeologists, but also looters like the [so-called] Islamic State, or ISIL – the […]

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As US/ Kurdish force Moves on ISIL at Manbij, Turkey goes Ballistic

As US/ Kurdish force Moves on ISIL at Manbij, Turkey goes Ballistic

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The left-leaning Beirut daily al-Safir (Ambassador) points out that less than two weeks after the Syrian […]

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National Security State
Trumping Terrorism with Torture?

Trumping Terrorism with Torture?

By Rebecca Gordon | (Informed Comment) | – – Why do Republican candidates for the presidency keep promising to commit war crimes? GOP standard-bearer Donald […]

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Entertainment
Tired of living in fear of the Muslims next door?  Easy Breathalyzer Fix (Bassem Youssef Satire)

Tired of living in fear of the Muslims next door? Easy Breathalyzer Fix (Bassem Youssef Satire)

Dr. Bassem Youssef | (Fusion Comedy Satire Video) | – – “Tired of living in fear of the Muslims next door? Bassem Youssef has a […]

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Israel/ Palestine
The Gaza Strip: The Political Economy of De-development: Sara Roy

The Gaza Strip: The Political Economy of De-development: Sara Roy

Paige Brownlow | (Institute for Palestine Studies) The Gaza Strip: The Political Economy of De-development Third and Final Edition by Harvard Scholar, Sara Roy “The […]

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ISIL counter-attack in Fallujah:  can Iraqi Forces maintain momentum?

ISIL counter-attack in Fallujah: can Iraqi Forces maintain momentum?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The London pan-Arab daily al-Hayat [Life] reports that Iraqi troops are advancing on Fallujah despite facing […]

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