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Syrian President Meets Trump, Pledges to fight ISIL and seek Security Pact with Israel
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Syrian President Meets Trump, Pledges to fight ISIL and seek Security Pact with Israel

Juan Cole

Al-Sharaa and his delegation had as their primary goal the lifting of US Caesar Act sanctions, which have crippled Syria’s reconstruction

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The world is preparing to rebuild Gaza but Few are ready for the Climate Cost

The world is preparing to rebuild Gaza but Few are ready for the Climate Cost

11/11/2025 By Global Voices

A Roman emperor grovelling to a Persian King:  A new Statue in Tehran

A Roman emperor grovelling to a Persian King: A new Statue in Tehran

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US spends as much as next 11 countries on War Industries; why do Cruz/Trump want to Spend More?

US spends as much as next 11 countries on War Industries; why do Cruz/Trump want to Spend More?

Bear F. Braumoeller | (The Conversation) | – – One of the prominent themes in this year’s presidential primaries is the state of the American […]

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al Qaeda in the Arabian Penisula
Al-Qaeda Everywhere:  US support for Oppressive Gov't's made Bin Laden's Killing Moot

Al-Qaeda Everywhere: US support for Oppressive Gov’t’s made Bin Laden’s Killing Moot

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The US government has never understood insurgency for the most part. Smart USG officials with whom […]

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After Obama-Salman Summit, will Saudi finally rein in Wahhabi Radicalism?

After Obama-Salman Summit, will Saudi finally rein in Wahhabi Radicalism?

Christopher R. Hill | Project Syndicate | – – DENVER – US President Barack Obama supposedly “cleared the air” with Saudi King Salman before the […]

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Does Trump's problem with Women voters extend to GOP Women?

Does Trump’s problem with Women voters extend to GOP Women?

Ana Kasparian & John Iadarola | (The Young Turks) | – – “Donald Trump’s favorability, or lack thereof, continues to plummet among female voters. Even […]

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Israel/ Palestine
Israel’s cement ban prevents hundreds of Gaza families from rebuilding homes

Israel’s cement ban prevents hundreds of Gaza families from rebuilding homes

Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Israel’s punitive ban on cement imports into the Gaza Strip has prevented hundreds of families from […]

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Papal impact?  For 1st time, 50% of GOP voters Worry about Climate Change

Papal impact? For 1st time, 50% of GOP voters Worry about Climate Change

The Tree | – – The tides have shifted among conservative voters, as new research suggests that half of Republicans heading to the polls this […]

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The End of American Iraq:  Poor Shiites invade Parliament over corrupt Spoils System

The End of American Iraq: Poor Shiites invade Parliament over corrupt Spoils System

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Baghdad is under a state of emergency on Sunday a day after members of the Sadr […]

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Confused Muslim-hating Bigots Target American Sikhs

Confused Muslim-hating Bigots Target American Sikhs

Hasan Minhaj | (Comedy Central video report) | – – “Hasan Minhaj sits down with designer and actor Waris Ahluwalia to find out how Islamophobia […]

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Climate Change, Water Wars to create 40% Water Shortfall in 15 Years: UN

Climate Change, Water Wars to create 40% Water Shortfall in 15 Years: UN

By Thalif Deen | (Inter Press Service) | – – UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 2016 (IPS) – Ten presidents and prime ministers from around the […]

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