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Pope Francis encouraged Christian-Muslim Dialogue and helped break down Stereotypes
By Craig Considine, Rice University (The Conversation) – Pope Francis’ pontificate marked a distinct shift in the Catholic Church’s engagement with the Muslim world. While […]
Are Houthi Attacks on Israel Driven by Yemeni Domestic Politics?
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The Ansar Allah (Helpers of God) government of North Yemen, led by Abdel Malik al-Houthi, declared an aerial blockade of […]
Humanitarian response in Gaza “on the Verge of Total Collapse” – Red Cross warns
( Middle East Monitor ) – The humanitarian response in Gaza is on the verge of total collapse, the International Committee of the Red Cross […]
Climate Breakdown: Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat will make for a Hot, Smoky Future
By Stephanie Cleland, Simon Fraser University (The Conversation) – In recent years, Canadians have been subjected to both severe wildfire smoke and extreme heat events, […]
As Israelis Blockade Food to Gaza, 9,000 Children have been Admitted for Acute Malnutrition
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said Friday that “malnutrition is … on the rise. More than 9,000 children have been […]
Lawsuit alleges former University of Michigan Employees were fired for participating in Protests
By: Anna Liz Nichols – ( Michigan Advance ) – Former employees of the University of Michigan are suing the leadership of the school, alleging […]
The Only Winners in This Trade War Will Be Trump and His Fellow Billionaires
Trump’s erratic tariffs aren’t a recipe for an industrial comeback. They’re a recipe for corruption. By Peter Certo | April 30, 2025 ( Otherwords.org ) […]
Jerusalem Hills Wildfires: Climate Breakdown, Gov’t Incompetence and Green Colonialism
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The massive wildfires that broke out near Jerusalem and which threatened residents of the city appear to have been largely […]
The Economic Fallout From Deadly Blast At Iran’s ‘Golden Gateway’ Of Trade
By Kian Sharifi I’m RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition, I’m looking at the potential economic impact of a massive explosion at Iran’s Shahid […]
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