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“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza
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“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza

Dan Steinbock

When the bombing of Gaza will finally cease, the U.S. administration will push the post-genocide opportunity for property development. In this quest, Tony Blair is […]

“In this batter’d Caravanserai:” FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:16

“In this batter’d Caravanserai:” FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:16

09/22/2025 By Juan Cole

As Gaza bleeds, Israel plans its next move: Annexing the Palestinian West Bank

As Gaza bleeds, Israel plans its next move: Annexing the Palestinian West Bank

09/22/2025 By Middle East Monitor

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How Syria is becoming a test bed for high-tech weapons of electronic warfare

How Syria is becoming a test bed for high-tech weapons of electronic warfare

David Stupples | (The Conversation) | – – The relationship between Russia and the West is becoming increasingly dangerous with potential flashpoints developing in both […]

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Human Rights
Violence in Israel & Palestine:  It's the Occupation, Stupid!

Violence in Israel & Palestine: It’s the Occupation, Stupid!

Dena Takruri | (AJ+ Video Report) | – – “When you think of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, you probably think of clashes, rockets, checkpoints and Gaza […]

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Climate Change “Tipping Points” and the Fate of the Earth

Climate Change “Tipping Points” and the Fate of the Earth

By Michael T. Klare | Tomdispatch.com Not so long ago, it was science fiction. Now, it’s hard science — and that should frighten us all. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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