Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Nadeem Badshah at The Guardian reports that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to recognize a Palestinian state today, […]
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Why it Isn’t that Important Whether ISIL Leader was Killed
By Juan Cole Revised 11/10 Rumors are swirling that ISIL leader Ibrahim al-Samarra’i (who goes by the nom de guerre of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi) was […]
O Little Town of Bethlehem – In Revolt against Israeli Aggression
BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Clashes erupted in a number of villages across the Bethlehem region of the southern West Bank on Friday after Israeli forces attempted […]
If Germany Drops Coal, can the Industry Survive?
By Jake Richardson Germany is looking into cutting its use of coal power, at the same time that it is cutting out nuclear. If it […]
Can Iraqi Christianity survive Exile at hands of ISIL?
Euronews: “The yard of Mar Eliya Church in the city of Irbil in Iraqi Kurdistan has been converted into a camp for Christians, more than […]
Critics Slam US Military’s ‘Disturbing’ Praise for Israel’s Gaza Offensive
By Commondreams Staff: “‘It is very disturbing and shameful that U.S. military commanders believe that what Israel did in Gaza is something to be applauded,’ […]
When will US admit Boots on Ground in Iraq (3000 Troops)?
By Juan Cole President Obama’s announcement that he will send 1500 more troops to Iraq was made on a Friday, a day usually reserved in […]
Unlikely Cavalry: Iraq’s Sunni Tribes Split on ISIL, Pursue own Feuds
By Mustafa Habib | Baghdad | via Niqash.org. Some tribes in the north of Iraq pledge allegiance to the extremist group, IS. In the south, […]
Can Hizbullah save Lebanon from ISIL?
VICE: “As the Islamic State massacred its way throughout Iraq and Syria this summer, a separate battle took place in neighboring Lebanon. This summer, the […]
Uncle Sam’s Making a List, Checking it Twice & You Might be on It
By Hina Shamsi and Matthew Harwood (Tomdispatch.com) It began with an unexpected rapping on the front door. When Wiley Gill opened up, no one was […]
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