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

“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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Health
War-Torn Yemen faces Disease Outbreaks w/out Humanitarian Corridor

War-Torn Yemen faces Disease Outbreaks w/out Humanitarian Corridor

By Kanya D’Almeida | (Inter Press Service) | – – UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – An outbreak of dengue fever in Yemen’s most populated governorate has […]

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Counter-Terrorism
Enter the Bear:  Does Russia plan air strikes on Daesh/ISIL in Syria?

Enter the Bear: Does Russia plan air strikes on Daesh/ISIL in Syria?

By Juan Cole| (Informed Comment) | – – The Israeli press is reporting that Iran has made a firmer military alliance with the Russian Federation […]

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Alawites
Can a Loose Federal system save Syria and Iraq?

Can a Loose Federal system save Syria and Iraq?

By Jerome Joffe | (Informed Comment) | – – In recent months, prospects for applying the principles of federation and constitutional protection for minorities as […]

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Climate Change
Islamic Declaration on Climate Change Turns Up Heat Ahead of Paris Talks

Islamic Declaration on Climate Change Turns Up Heat Ahead of Paris Talks

By Kitty Stapp | (Inter Press Service) | – – NEW YORK (IPS) – Following in the footsteps of Pope Francis, who has taken a […]

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Iraq
'We Must Face Reality. Iraq Can No Longer Be Ruled In A Centralised Way' - Former VP Salih

‘We Must Face Reality. Iraq Can No Longer Be Ruled In A Centralised Way’ – Former VP Salih

Zhyar Mohammed | Niqash.org | Sulaymaniyah | – – Senior Iraqi Kurdish politician Barham Salih doesn’t pull his punches: The Iraqi army is over, as […]

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Israel/ Palestine
Palestinian Christians Clash with Israeli Soldiers after Sunday Mass over Bethlehem Confiscations

Palestinian Christians Clash with Israeli Soldiers after Sunday Mass over Bethlehem Confiscations

by IMEMC News | – – Palestinian Christians clashed with Israeli forces, following mass on Sunday, when priests and demonstrators marched to protest renewed work […]

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Top 5 Green Energy Breakthroughs Today

Top 5 Green Energy Breakthroughs Today

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) – – Switching to green energy sources like wind and solar is necessary to save the planet from increased […]

Juan Cole

Lebanon
"You Stink!" Movement Gives Lebanese Gov't 72 Hours to Meet Protesters Demands

“You Stink!” Movement Gives Lebanese Gov’t 72 Hours to Meet Protesters Demands

By Amira Al Hussaini | (Global Voices Online) | – – Lebanese protesters at Martyrs’ Square in Beirut earlier today. Photo credit: You Stink Movement […]

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Constitution
Campaign of fear: Donald Trump’s battle against birthright citizenship

Campaign of fear: Donald Trump’s battle against birthright citizenship

By Anthony J Gaughan | (The Conversation) | – – Donald Trump is a man of extraordinary self-confidence. Since launching his presidential bid in June, […]

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