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Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis
Archaeology

Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The first recorded world-historical pandemic took place in the Roman Empire and Sasanian Iran, as well as neighboring areas such […]

Yemen: Journalists under Assault

Yemen: Journalists under Assault

09/14/2025 By Human Rights Watch

The 21st Century has a before and after Gaza: Brazilian Author Frei Betto,

The 21st Century has a before and after Gaza: Brazilian Author Frei Betto,

09/14/2025 By Global Voices

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Donald Trump
Leaked Audio Exposes Oil & Gas Execs Laughing With Joy Over Cozy Access to Trump Officials

Leaked Audio Exposes Oil & Gas Execs Laughing With Joy Over Cozy Access to Trump Officials

By Jon Queally, staff writer |- (Commondreams.org) – “It’s really a new world for us and very, very helpful,” said powerful fossil fuel lobby group’s […]

Juan Cole

Israel/ Palestine
As Netanyahu’s Israel becomes Associated with Trump, Democrats Flee its Lobbies

As Netanyahu’s Israel becomes Associated with Trump, Democrats Flee its Lobbies

Some analysts say Trump’s staunch support for Netanyahu has to do with evangelical Christians, a loyal constituency

AFP

Donald Trump
How Trump's Recognition of Israeli Usurpation of Syrian Golan Strengthens Iran, Russia in ME

How Trump’s Recognition of Israeli Usurpation of Syrian Golan Strengthens Iran, Russia in ME

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Trump’s call for recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, a part of Syria, is intended to help […]

Juan Cole

Climate Crisis
ExxonMobil & 4 other Oil Giants Spent $1 bn on Greenwashing PR, $100 bn on New Fossil Fuels

ExxonMobil & 4 other Oil Giants Spent $1 bn on Greenwashing PR, $100 bn on New Fossil Fuels

“How can we accept that companies spending hundreds of millions lobbying against EU reaching the Paris agreement are still granted access to decision makers?

AFP

Iran
Trump had to Sneak into Iraq.  Iran's Rouhani was Welcomed with Open Arms

Trump had to Sneak into Iraq. Iran’s Rouhani was Welcomed with Open Arms

President Rouhani’s recent visit to Baghdad demonstrates Iran’s increased regional role at the expense of the US

Middle East Monitor

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How to Move beyond Simplistic Debates that Demonize Islam

How to Move beyond Simplistic Debates that Demonize Islam

Communities and nations that foster an environment of diversity in everyday life tend to enhance security of their people

The Conversation

Israel/ Palestine
Israeli Snipers Shoot, Wound 30 unarmed Peaceful Palestinian Protesters on Gaza Side of Border

Israeli Snipers Shoot, Wound 30 unarmed Peaceful Palestinian Protesters on Gaza Side of Border

GAZA CITY (Ma’an) — At least 30 Palestinians were shot and injured, while dozens of others suffered from tear-gas inhalation, as Israeli forces suppressed protesters […]

Maan News Agency

Climate Crisis
Facing Tough EU CO2 Rules from 2020, German Auto Giants Race to go Electric

Facing Tough EU CO2 Rules from 2020, German Auto Giants Race to go Electric

VW now aims for 40 percent of sales to be electric powered by the end of the next decade

AFP

Islamophobia
Islamophobia is no Myth: NZ Mosque attacks show it is is real, deadly and spreading around the world

Islamophobia is no Myth: NZ Mosque attacks show it is is real, deadly and spreading around the world

It is about time we started to hold the media, and those that peddle far-right hatred

Juan Cole

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