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Pope Leo XIV Demands Gaza Ceasefire, as Israeli Tank Crew Shells Church, Kills 3 Women
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Pope Leo XIV Demands Gaza Ceasefire, as Israeli Tank Crew Shells Church, Kills 3 Women

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The Israeli newspaper Arab 48 reports that an Israeli tank crew fired on the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, […]

Tunisia’s Slow Unraveling: From Arab Spring Beacon to Police State

Tunisia’s Slow Unraveling: From Arab Spring Beacon to Police State

07/18/2025 By Middle East Monitor

Atomic Nightmare: Remember Los Alamos

Atomic Nightmare: Remember Los Alamos

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Guns:  Americans more likely to be Shot by Toddler than by Terrorist

Guns: Americans more likely to be Shot by Toddler than by Terrorist

By Ann Jones | (Tomdispatch.com) Americans who live abroad — more than six million of us worldwide (not counting those who work for the U.S. […]

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al Qaeda in the Arabian Penisula
Muslim Hero Lassana Bathily Saved Jewish Hostages in Paris

Muslim Hero Lassana Bathily Saved Jewish Hostages in Paris

WotchitGeneralNews | — “At a kosher supermarket in Paris, a quick-thinking Muslim employee hides several Jewish shoppers in the basement before sneaking out to brief […]

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European Union
After Paris attacks, could David Duke style Racist Parties Sweep to Power in Europe?

After Paris attacks, could David Duke style Racist Parties Sweep to Power in Europe?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) — Anti-immigrant sentiment and Islamophobia was already raging through Europe before the Kouashi al-Qaeda Cell targeted the staff of […]

Juan Cole

Germany
Despite rising racism, European Muslims embrace democratic values

Despite rising racism, European Muslims embrace democratic values

EurActiv | — “For Muslims, Germany has become a home. But they see themselves being confronted by a negative image, defined by a minority of […]

Juan Cole

Climate Change
Indian State size of Texas *requires* Solar Panels on Bldgs. by 2015

Indian State size of Texas *requires* Solar Panels on Bldgs. by 2015

Times of India | — “The Haryana government has decided to usher in the New Year with one of the biggest pushes for solar power […]

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al-Qaeda
Brother of Slain Muslim Policeman: Assassins "Pretend Muslims," Terrorists

Brother of Slain Muslim Policeman: Assassins “Pretend Muslims,” Terrorists

BBC | — “The brother of the Paris policeman [Ahmed Merabet] killed by the Charlie Hebdo shooter urged people not to avenge his death with […]

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Dissent
Saudis torture jailed Liberal Blogger w/ 1000 lashes for... Blogging

Saudis torture jailed Liberal Blogger w/ 1000 lashes for… Blogging

Human Rights Watch | (Beirut) — More Lashes Pending for Creating Liberal Website, Insulting Religious Authorities King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia should overturn the lashing […]

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al Qaeda in the Arabian Penisula
From Yemen to Paris:  The al-Qaeda Franchise from the 15th to the 60th Parallel N.

From Yemen to Paris: The al-Qaeda Franchise from the 15th to the 60th Parallel N.

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) — Analysts have been understandably cautious about the nature of the attacks on the Charlie Hebdo staff and a […]

Juan Cole

al-Qaeda
French Far Right Poised to Exploit Paris Attacks for Political Gain

French Far Right Poised to Exploit Paris Attacks for Political Gain

By Thomas Scotto | (The Conversation) On the streets of France there is a strong public response to the murders of 12 people at the […]

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