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Israelis Block Syringes, Refrigerators for UNICEF Vaccination of Toddlers in Gaza
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Israelis Block Syringes, Refrigerators for UNICEF Vaccination of Toddlers in Gaza

Juan Cole

UNICEF said “1 in 5 infants have missed out on one or more vaccines. This is a big jump ahead of us in the coming days.”

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Former al-Qaeda leader invited to White House, Peaceful Muslim Mayor gets Cold Shoulder

Former al-Qaeda leader invited to White House, Peaceful Muslim Mayor gets Cold Shoulder

11/12/2025 By The Conversation

Fear & Loathing in the Halls of Academe: Trump’s Columbia U.

Fear & Loathing in the Halls of Academe: Trump’s Columbia U.

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Some in Congress want Oversight of US funds used by Israel for War Crimes, but AIPAC says ‘No’

Some in Congress want Oversight of US funds used by Israel for War Crimes, but AIPAC says ‘No’

Akron, Oh. (Special to Informed Comment) – In mid-April, Rep. Betty McCollum (D.-MN) introduced a bill requiring oversight of how Israel uses U.S. aid and […]

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Afghanistan
U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Could Bring Iran Opportunities, Threats

U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Could Bring Iran Opportunities, Threats

( RFE/RL) – The announced withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan will grant Iran one of its biggest wishes and lead to the departure of […]

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Mammals face an uncertain future as global temperatures rise

Mammals face an uncertain future as global temperatures rise

By Maria Paniw and Rob Salguero-Gómez | – Even with fires, droughts and floods regularly in the news, it’s difficult to comprehend the human toll […]

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Methane Menace and Global Heating:  Why President Biden is wrong and Fracking must be Banned

Methane Menace and Global Heating: Why President Biden is wrong and Fracking must be Banned

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – When running for office, Joe Biden pledged that the federal government would not ban hydraulic fracturing or fracking. This environmentally […]

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Education
Yes, Biden needs to Cancel Student Debt up to $50K: Society and Employers should pay for College to begin With, like High School

Yes, Biden needs to Cancel Student Debt up to $50K: Society and Employers should pay for College to begin With, like High School

Southwest Harbor, Maine (Special to Informed Comment) – The years in the aftermath of the North American Free Trade Act were difficult and often painfully […]

John Buell

Iran
The Iranian Government is more Pragmatic in dealing with Sunnis than its Sectarian image Implies

The Iranian Government is more Pragmatic in dealing with Sunnis than its Sectarian image Implies

St. Andrews (Special to Informed Comment) – The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran is often depicted by its enemies and their press (the […]

Shivan Mahendrarajah

Afghanistan
The Graveyard of Empires Redux:  America’s Ruinous Pursuit of Mission Impossible in Afghanistan

The Graveyard of Empires Redux: America’s Ruinous Pursuit of Mission Impossible in Afghanistan

By Rajan Menon | – ( Tomdispatch.com ) – On May 1st, the date Donald Trump signed onto for the withdrawal of the remaining 3,500 […]

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Israeli Police injure 12 Palestinians in Continued Iron Fist Crackdown on Jerusalem Ramadan Crowds

Israeli Police injure 12 Palestinians in Continued Iron Fist Crackdown on Jerusalem Ramadan Crowds

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment)- Arab48 reports that Israeli security forces on Saturday night attacked Palestinian worshipers at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem with batons and teargas, […]

Juan Cole

Climate Crisis
Is Global Heating Triggering a Mass Extinction Event in Oceans?  Marine life is fleeing the equator to cooler waters

Is Global Heating Triggering a Mass Extinction Event in Oceans? Marine life is fleeing the equator to cooler waters

By Anthony Richardson, Chhaya Chaudhary, David Schoeman and Mark John Costello | – The tropical water at the equator is renowned for having the richest […]

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