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Israelis Block Syringes, Refrigerators for UNICEF Vaccination of Toddlers in Gaza
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Israelis Block Syringes, Refrigerators for UNICEF Vaccination of Toddlers in Gaza

Juan Cole

UNICEF said “1 in 5 infants have missed out on one or more vaccines. This is a big jump ahead of us in the coming days.”

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Former al-Qaeda leader invited to White House, Peaceful Muslim Mayor gets Cold Shoulder

Former al-Qaeda leader invited to White House, Peaceful Muslim Mayor gets Cold Shoulder

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Israeli commander testifies: soldier unjustified in point-blank Hebron execution

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BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — An Israeli army commander testified on Wednesday in the ongoing trial of Elor Azarya, an Israeli soldier accused of shooting and killing […]

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By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Hillary Clinton has repeatedly attacked Ed Snowden for being careless with government information. So it is […]

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On Eid al-Fitr 2016: Muslim-Americans becoming Thread in the US Tapestry

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On top of Saudi-Houthi War, South Yemen yearns to Secede!

By Hannah Porter | (Informed Comment) | – – While UN-brokered peace talks between Houthi rebels and Yemen’s Saudi-backed government-in-exile struggle to reach a political […]

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By Al Carroll | (Informed Comment) | – – Numerous analysts, journalists, publications, and scholars judge Mr. Trump to be a fascist. These range from […]

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How ISIL's attacks on Saudi Arabia aimed at Undermining the Monarchy's Legitimacy

How ISIL’s attacks on Saudi Arabia aimed at Undermining the Monarchy’s Legitimacy

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Saudi Arabia was rocked yesterday by three terrorist attacks, presumably the work of Daesh (ISIL, ISIS). […]

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Ordinary Iraqis defy sectarianism after Islamic State's attacks on Baghdad

Ordinary Iraqis defy sectarianism after Islamic State’s attacks on Baghdad

By Balsam Mustafa | (The Conversation) | – – “I’m happy that I graduated. I’m so grateful to my parents and I dedicate my success […]

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