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Americans 64 times more likely to be Murdered than die in Terrorism
By Juan Cole | — The Institute for Economics and Peace in the UK has released a report on terrorism in 2013, which it maintains […]
“More Collective Punishment of Gaza”: Norwegian Dr. Denied Entrance to Gaza by Israelis
BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — A Norwegian physician who has volunteered in the medical field in the Gaza Strip repeatedly in recent years has been banned by […]
Turkish President Alleges Muslims ‘discovered’ America before Columbus
Ruptly TV | — [ What follows is some crackpot theory completely divorced from reality… for another attempt at mystifying the Ottomans in the New […]
Yazidi Women Victimized by Daesh/ ISIL tell of Rape, Slavery, & their Resistance
By Khales Joumah | Mosul | via Niqash.org | — Three months ago, the extremist group known as the Islamic State kidnapped hundreds of women […]
U2’s Bono on ‘Band Aid 30’: Ebola is a ‘political failure’
Channel 4 News | — “The spread of Ebola is “not a medical failure” – U2 lead singer Bono tells Channel 4 News political leaders […]
Top 5 Ways Daesh/ ISIL is Losing, as it lashes out like a Cornered Rat
By Juan Cole Daesh is what ISIL is called in the Middle East by the vast majority that doesn’t like it. It has not had […]
G20 conclude “Climate Change Summit:” Obama Pressures Australia as PM presents lonely defense of Coal
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra, (The Conversation) G20 nations have supported “strong and effective” action on climate change – but included some equivocal wording […]
Thousands march in Bethlehem to mark Palestine Independence Day
BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Thousands marched in the streets of Bethlehem on Saturday to mark Palestinian Independence Day and the 10th anniversary of Palestinian leader Yasser […]
Israel’s Ban on Norwegian Humanitarian Dr. in Gaza spells ‘trouble for gov’t’
RT | — “Israel has permanently banned Norwegian doctor Mads Gilbert from entering Gaza. He told RT that he has become “a great problem for […]