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Saudi Arabia Executes Top Shia Cleric Nimr Al Nimr Under “Terrorism” Charges
By Amira Al Hussaini | ( GlobalVoices.org) Saudi Arabia announced today it had executed 47 people under “terrorism” charges, including top shia cleric Nimr Al […]
Turkish Pres. Erdogan cites Hitler in case for Presidential System
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday cited Hitler in support of his contention that a presidential […]
In the past 12 months, Iraqis finally lost all Hope
By Mustafa Habib | Baghdad | (Niqash.org) | – – In 2015, every Iraqi – almost without exception – paid a price for events in […]
Palestinian population to exceed that of Jews by 2020 in Israel/Palestine
Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Figures released by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics on Thursday suggested that Palestinians will outnumber […]
Radical Al-Shabab uses Trump in Recruiting Video & Muslim preachers denounce him along with ISIL
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The foremost academic expert on Daesh (ISIS, ISIL) and Muslim radical thought, Will McCants at Brookings, […]
Strangest New Year’s Eve Celebrations From Around The World
AJ+ | (Video report) | – – “While fireworks are a common sight in many countries for New Year’s, some parts of the world celebrate […]
Top 7 Middle East Foreign Policy Challenges in 2016
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – My own feeling is that the US engagement with the Middle East is likely to remain […]
US Treasury Sued over Donations for Israeli Squatter Settlements in Palestine
By IMEMC | – – A lawsuit has been filed in a US court seeking to stop non-profit groups from sending billions of dollars worth […]
Huge Fire Engulfs Dubai Building Near New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Sky News | (Video News Report) | – – “Huge fire in Dubai building thought to be a hotel, close to planned New Year’s Eve […]











