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Has the World’s Rush to Recognize Palestine come too Late?
By Joseph Chamie UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – The large majority of countries, and most of the people in the world, already recognise Palestine as an […]
Top Ten Ways Islamic Law forbids Terrorism
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) – Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, has been convicted on all counts in the Boston Marathon bombings. Dzhokhar and his brother […]
After Israel elected 78 MPs opposed to 2 States, what can Palestinians Do?
By Alaa Tartir | (Ma’an News Agency) – With Benjamin Netanyahu’s victory, the Israeli electorate made it very clear that they don’t seek a just […]
Yemeni Refugees flee to Saudi Arabia as Aden is invaded & Sanaa bombarded
Reuters | – “Houthi forces fought battles street by street with local militia in Aden as aid workers say the city faces a humanitarian catastrophe. […]
Lausanne: Is there really much Disagreement between US, Iran on those Talking Points?
By Golnaz Esfandiari | (RFE/RL) – There are two sides to every story. When it comes to the framework nuclear deal reached this month between […]
Can Police Who Kill be held Accountable?
By Alba Morales | ( Human Rights Watch) The murder charge against Michael Slager, the South Carolina police officer who fatally shot 50-year-old Walter Scott […]
Iraq: Tikrit Civilians caught between Shiite Militias, ISIL Terrorism
VICE News | — “Days before the US launched airstrikes on Tikrit in late March, VICE News traveled to the front lines of the northern […]
President Rand Paul’s Middle East Policy
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) – Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) declared his candidacy today to be the Republican standard bearer in the 2016 election. […]
Situation in Besieged Yarmouk Camp ‘One of the Most Severe Ever’
By Josh Butler | UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees has described the situation inside the Syrian […]
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