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Saudi Arabia in Modern History
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Saudi Arabia in Modern History

Marc Martorell Junyent

Book Review – David Commins, “Saudi Arabia: A Modern History” (Yale University Press: New Haven and London, 2025). Munich (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – […]

Greek Protesters block military Cargo bound for Israel

Greek Protesters block military Cargo bound for Israel

08/14/2025 By Global Voices

Israel must allow independent Investigations of Palestinian Journalist Killings – and let international Media into Gaza

Israel must allow independent Investigations of Palestinian Journalist Killings – and let international Media into Gaza

08/14/2025 By The Conversation

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Guerrillas Bomb Northern Pipeline

Guerrillas Bomb Northern Pipeline

Guerrillas Bomb Northern Pipeline The pipeline from Kirkuk to the Dora refineries of north Baghdad was cut by an explosion near Mashruh al-Therthar, southwest of […]

Juan Cole

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51 Of Americans Disapprove Of Bushs

51 Of Americans Disapprove Of Bushs

51% of Americans Disapprove of Bush’s Iraq Policy An ABC News-Washington Post poll released Sunday: Percentage of Americans who disapprove of Bush administation policy in […]

Juan Cole

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Mudarrisi Avoid Conflict Ayatollah

Mudarrisi Avoid Conflict Ayatollah

Mudarrisi: Avoid Conflict Ayatollah Muhammad Taqi Mudarrisi modified his recent demand that US troops leave the country immediately, according to al-Sharq al-Awsat. The cleric said […]

Juan Cole

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Talabani Pledges Militias Will Join

Talabani Pledges Militias Will Join

Talabani Pledges Militias will Join Iraqi Army Jalal Talabani, head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and current president of the Interim Governing Council, pledged […]

Juan Cole

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Bremer Imposes Flat Tax On Iraq Paul

Bremer Imposes Flat Tax On Iraq Paul

Bremer Imposes Flat Tax on Iraq Paul Bremer continues to use Iraq as an economic guinea pig, and has now implemented the “flat tax” idea […]

Juan Cole

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Breaking News 15 Us Soldiers Killed 21

Breaking News 15 Us Soldiers Killed 21

Breaking News: 15 US Soldiers Killed, 21 Injured in Helicopter Attack Guerrillas used SAM-7 shoulder-fired missiles to down a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter south of […]

Juan Cole

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2 Us Soldiers Killed In Mosul 2 Wounded

2 Us Soldiers Killed In Mosul 2 Wounded

2 US Soldiers Killed in Mosul, 2 Wounded; Baghdad Partially Closed Guerrillas in Mosul set off bombs as US soldiers drove by in two sport […]

Juan Cole

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Bremer Promises Shortened Timetable For

Bremer Promises Shortened Timetable For

Bremer Promises shortened Timetable for turning over Sovereignty First Jay Garner said he wanted to turn control of Iraq over to the Iraqis (mainly to […]

Juan Cole

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Raucous Celebrations In Kirkuk At Kurd

Raucous Celebrations In Kirkuk At Kurd

Raucous Celebrations in Kirkuk at Kurd as President; 5 Dead The odd rotating presidency of the Interim Governing Council, whereby 9 of the 25 members […]

Juan Cole

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