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Giza is in the News: Can You Pass the Egypt Quiz?
By Jeffrey Rudolph | – (Political Quizzes) – When widespread demonstrations forced Egypt’s long-time dictator, Hosni Mubarak, to resign as president in February 2011, it […]
Are Saudis Deploying Army of Sudanese child-soldiers in Yemen?
Sudan leader Omar al-Bashir is said to have demanded from these Gulf countries $2 billion for every 1,000 Sudanese troops deployed in Yemen.
Rightwing Iran’s Policy in post-US Syria is to Block Kurdish Left
Iran needs Turkey to escape US sanctions and to help stymie cooperative socialism among Kurds
Europe, UK, France & Turkey Reject Israel’s Plans for new Squatter Homes in Palestine
The Union stressed that Israel’s decision undermines the viability of the desired two-state solution and the possibility of lasting peace.
Egypt Kills 40 ‘Terrorists’ in Crackdown after Giza Attack
Giza, Egypt | AFP | – Egyptian police killed 40 suspects in a crackdown on Saturday after a roadside bomb hit a tour bus claiming […]
Filling Vacuum Left by Trump, Russia & Turkey Coordinate on Syria
The Syrian deployment pleased ally Russia but upset Turkey ahead of Saturday’s talks in Moscow.
Germany’s Electricity 38% Renewable in 2018, more than Coal for 1st Time
Meanwhile, carbon dioxide emissions fell 6% in the world’s 4th-largest economy.
Saudi Women Trample Face Veils in Social Media Protest
Women took to Twitter with stories of being forced to wear the face veil, using the hashtag.
1,451 War Crimes: Ashrawi Condemns new Squatter Housing as Israeli Settler Colonialism
The enormity and severity of the situation and Israel’s deliberate efforts to displace Palestine and replace it with “Greater Israel”
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