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When even Saudi Arabia Jumps into Solar and Wind Power, You know Change is Here
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When even Saudi Arabia Jumps into Solar and Wind Power, You know Change is Here

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Saudi Arabia’s massive oil deposits and its 9.53 million barrels per day (bpd) of petroleum production make it an enormous […]

How Europe is managing Guilt over Gaza: The Politics of moral Cleansing

How Europe is managing Guilt over Gaza: The Politics of moral Cleansing

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Al Hayat Reported That Adnan Pachachi

Al Hayat Reported That Adnan Pachachi

*Al-Hayat reported that Adnan Pachachi and another member of the Iraq Governing Council are in Rome for a conference of socialists. Asked about recognizing Israel, […]

Juan Cole

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Two American Servicemen Were Killed In

Two American Servicemen Were Killed In

*Two American servicemen were killed in Iraq on Friday, AP says. Someone shot and killed a soldier from the U.S. 1st Infantry Division in Baghdad […]

Juan Cole

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Sunni Group In Basra Pop

Sunni Group In Basra Pop

*A Sunni group in Basra (pop. 1.3 million) is calling for massive Sunni demonstrations after Friday prayers today, in protest of the occupation on Wednesday […]

Juan Cole

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Another Rocket Propelled Grenade Attack

Another Rocket Propelled Grenade Attack

*Another rocket propelled grenade attack killed one American soldier and wounded three others on Wednesday, near the Abu Ghraib prison west of Baghdad. Also, in […]

Juan Cole

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Us Forces Were Ambushed While Leaving

Us Forces Were Ambushed While Leaving

*US forces were ambushed while leaving an ammunition depot between the cities of Ramadi and Habbaniya on Tuesday, but took no casualties. They fought back, […]

Juan Cole

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Sadr Foundation Issued Statement Saying

Sadr Foundation Issued Statement Saying

*The Sadr Foundation issued a statement saying that the Shiite community cannot be entirely satisfied with the new governing council, since the US fears the […]

Juan Cole

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Reuters Australian News Rocket

Reuters Australian News Rocket

*Reuters & Australian News: A rocket propelled grenade badly wounded a US soldier early Monday morning as he drove his vehicle toward the Baghdad Airport. […]

Juan Cole

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Breaking News Revised Members Of New

Breaking News Revised Members Of New

*Breaking news (revised): The members of the new Iraqi Governing Council, which declared itself Sunday, are as follows, according to CNN. I have changed the […]

Juan Cole

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Assailants Launched Rocket Propelled

Assailants Launched Rocket Propelled

*Assailants launched rocket propelled grenades at US MPs guarding a prison near Baghdad early Saturday morning, wounding a U.S. soldier. CNN reported that three explosions […]

Juan Cole

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