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Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis
Archaeology

Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The first recorded world-historical pandemic took place (541–750 CE) in the Roman Empire and Sasanian Iran, as well as neighboring […]

Yemen: Journalists under Assault

Yemen: Journalists under Assault

09/14/2025 By Human Rights Watch

The 21st Century has a before and after Gaza: Brazilian Author Frei Betto,

The 21st Century has a before and after Gaza: Brazilian Author Frei Betto,

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Egypt:  Executing Muslim Brotherhood leader Morsi for "Terrorism" will Fuel... Terrorism

Egypt: Executing Muslim Brotherhood leader Morsi for “Terrorism” will Fuel… Terrorism

By Ebrahim Deen | (Informed Comment) | — ‘In contemporary Egypt, due process is often not granted, evidence is often not considered, and impartiality and […]

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Cold War
After the Cold War, did We all Get the worst of both Capitalist & Communist Worlds?

After the Cold War, did We all Get the worst of both Capitalist & Communist Worlds?

By John Feffer | (Tomdispatch.com) | – Imagine an alternative universe in which the two major Cold War superpowers evolved into the United Soviet Socialist […]

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Foreign Policy
Iranian-Americans demand apology from Lindsey Graham for "Liar" Racism

Iranian-Americans demand apology from Lindsey Graham for “Liar” Racism

NIAC | — NIAC Condemns Senator Graham’s Racist Statement, Demands Apology Washington, DC – The National Iranian American Council, the largest Iranian-American grassroots organization in […]

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Is it the US that isn’t stepping up to fight Daesh/ ISIL?

Is it the US that isn’t stepping up to fight Daesh/ ISIL?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) — Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter’s blunt remarks on Sunday about the Iraqi army not having the will to […]

Juan Cole

Climate Change
'Climate Change Deniers Are Like Alcoholics' | Ed Begley, Jr.

‘Climate Change Deniers Are Like Alcoholics’ | Ed Begley, Jr.

Dave Rubin | (Rubin Report Video) – “Ed Begley Jr sits down with Dave Rubin for an interview about everything from environmental activism and climate […]

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Food Security
Yemen conflict fans food insecurity

Yemen conflict fans food insecurity

By Peter Salisbury and Louise Redvers | (IRIN) – AMMAN / DUBAI (IRIN) – The conflict in Yemen is worsening the country’s food insecurity, according […]

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Apartheid
Israel Confiscates 202 Acres of Palestinian land for Squatter Settlement Garbage Dump

Israel Confiscates 202 Acres of Palestinian land for Squatter Settlement Garbage Dump

By Saed Bannoura | (IMEMC) – The Israeli Authorities have decided to confiscate around 820 Dunams (202 acres) of privately owned Palestinian lands to establish […]

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Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
Western Teen Who traveled to join ISIL wants to go back & live in Parents' Basement

Western Teen Who traveled to join ISIL wants to go back & live in Parents’ Basement

TomoNews | (Video) “Bridgeman, who was captain of his rugby team, graduated from high school in November 2014. He then traveled to Indonesia for humanitarian […]

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Climate Change
More Bad Climate News: Once-Stable Antarctic Region Suddenly Melting

More Bad Climate News: Once-Stable Antarctic Region Suddenly Melting

By Bert Wouters | (The Conversation) Antarctica’s glaciers have been making headlines during the past year, and not in a good way. Whether it’s a […]

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