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Several Countries to Boycott Eurovision Singing Contest over Israeli Participation
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Several Countries to Boycott Eurovision Singing Contest over Israeli Participation

Juan Cole

“RTÉ remains deeply concerned by the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza during the conflict and the continued denial of access

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Labeling dissent as Terrorism: Trump’s NSPM-7 raises Constitutional Alarms

Labeling dissent as Terrorism: Trump’s NSPM-7 raises Constitutional Alarms

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A Path Away from Fossil Fuels already Exists, COP30 or No

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Sorry, White Nationalists, Europeans were Black until the Rise of Rome, and Rome was Multiracial

Sorry, White Nationalists, Europeans were Black until the Rise of Rome, and Rome was Multiracial

It wasn’t until the era of the foundation of Rome, however, than any significant number of Europeans began being lighter complected.

Juan Cole

Omar Khayyam
“Came out by the Same Door:” FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:27

“Came out by the Same Door:” FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:27

This original does not question the value of the master’s teaching but shows regret and nostalgia for old school days

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Yemen: Houthis’ Widespread, Arbitrary Detentions of Political Opponents

Yemen: Houthis’ Widespread, Arbitrary Detentions of Political Opponents

Rather than addressing the needs of Yemenis in Houthi-controlled territories, the Houthis are detaining anyone they deem a threat

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Syrian FM: Israel’s deadly Incursion against Islamic Group a ‘War Crime’ after 13 killed

Syrian FM: Israel’s deadly Incursion against Islamic Group a ‘War Crime’ after 13 killed

appeared to be more democratic compared to other political parties when it comes to their internal administration

Juan Cole

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A 40-year Fight against Cluster Bombs offers Lessons to stop the US-Israel Weapons Pipeline

A 40-year Fight against Cluster Bombs offers Lessons to stop the US-Israel Weapons Pipeline

The effective use of art at Honeywell Project events was the kindling that ignited many to join the movement

Waging Nonviolence

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Vanishing Future?  The Arab World Faces 2x Global Heating, Corruption and High Tech Divide

Vanishing Future? The Arab World Faces 2x Global Heating, Corruption and High Tech Divide

Water scarcity threatens to erase 14 per cent of GDP by 2050. Illiteracy and failing education leave millions unprepared for AI revolution

Middle East Monitor

Displaced and Refugees
Amnesty: So-Called Gaza ‘Ceasefire’ becoming Smokescreen for continued Israeli Genocide

Amnesty: So-Called Gaza ‘Ceasefire’ becoming Smokescreen for continued Israeli Genocide

Israeli officials responsible for orchestrating, overseeing and materially committing genocide remain in power

Juan Cole

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How Turkiye Plans to use the Spotlight of hosting the next UN Climate Summit

How Turkiye Plans to use the Spotlight of hosting the next UN Climate Summit

Unlike other developing countries, Turkey has only limited access to international climate finance such as the Green Climate Fund

The Conversation

Omar Khayyam
How ‘The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám’ inspired Victorian Hedonists

How ‘The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám’ inspired Victorian Hedonists

The Rubáiyát brought to mind sensuous embraces in jasmine-filled gardens on balmy Arabian nights, accompanied by cups of cool, intoxicating wine

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