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A Dangerous Profession, from Palestine to Iran:  When Journalists are the Target
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A Dangerous Profession, from Palestine to Iran: When Journalists are the Target

Fariba Amini

“Only the person who has experienced light and darkness, war and peace, rise and fall, only that person has truly experienced life.” – ― Stefan […]

How the UN Can Act Decisively to End Genocide in Gaza

How the UN Can Act Decisively to End Genocide in Gaza

09/03/2025 By Medea Benjamin and Nicholas J.S. Davies

Researching the Roots of War to Fight Militarism

Researching the Roots of War to Fight Militarism

09/03/2025 By William D. Hartung

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Hillary Ad: GOP has admitted Benghazi Investigation Bogus

Hillary Ad: GOP has admitted Benghazi Investigation Bogus

Cenk Uygur and John Iadarola | (The Young Turks) | – – “Hillary Clinton responded to Kevin McCarthy’s recent gaffe admitting the political motivations for […]

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In final Failure for Bush/Cheney, many in Iraq seek Russian Alliance

In final Failure for Bush/Cheney, many in Iraq seek Russian Alliance

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The Iraqi government in Baghdad, threatened by Daesh (ISIS, ISIL) and frustrated by the Obama administration’s […]

Juan Cole

Islam-hatred
Armed Extremists plan "Global Rally" to Stalk American Mosques

Armed Extremists plan “Global Rally” to Stalk American Mosques

Bridge Initiative Team | (Tracking islamophobia) Against the backdrop of increasing anti-Muslim rhetoric, a coalition of online activists is calling on “patriots” to organize protests […]

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What is Russia's Strategy in Syria & Why does Egypt Approve?

What is Russia’s Strategy in Syria & Why does Egypt Approve?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Russian MiGs for the first time on Wednesday gave close air support to the Syrian Arab […]

Juan Cole

Afghanistan
If Russia is Region’s new Gun for Hire, Afghanistan Warlord wants to Bring it In

If Russia is Region’s new Gun for Hire, Afghanistan Warlord wants to Bring it In

By Frud Bezhan | (RFE/ RL) | – – With the Taliban threatening to overrun large parts of Afghanistan, First Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum […]

Juan Cole

Human Rights
How much Palestinian unrest is work of Undercover Israeli Agents?

How much Palestinian unrest is work of Undercover Israeli Agents?

By Celine Hagbard | IMEMC | – – A Reuters camera operator captured on film a group of Israeli undercover agents dressed as Palestinian youth […]

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Africa
Nigeria's Boko Haram is about Vengeance, not Islam

Nigeria’s Boko Haram is about Vengeance, not Islam

By Gregory Alonso Pirio | (Informed Comment) | – – So many people are scratching their heads as they search for an explanation for the […]

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Climate Change
In massive Green Commitment, India Pledges 40% Renewables by 2030

In massive Green Commitment, India Pledges 40% Renewables by 2030

The Tree | – – With the informal deadline now expired, India has joined other major economies to submit its climate pledge to the United […]

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Bashar al-Assad
As Russia Strikes, Arab Twitter Wars over call for Jihad against "occupation" of Syria

As Russia Strikes, Arab Twitter Wars over call for Jihad against “occupation” of Syria

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Russian plans hit 20 targets in Syria on Tuesday according to the Ministry of Defense in […]

Juan Cole

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