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Trump set off a Bomb in the Cockpit of the World Economy; Does Global Recession Loom?
Donald Trump

Trump set off a Bomb in the Cockpit of the World Economy; Does Global Recession Loom?

Juan Cole

Today’s increase was different, since the price skyrocketed fully 30% in one day, something that hasn’t happened for decades

A Clique of Unhinged Techno-Optimists Is Putting Humanity at Risk

A Clique of Unhinged Techno-Optimists Is Putting Humanity at Risk

03/09/2026 By Tomdispatch

The War on Iran — and Washington’s Missing Exit Strategy

The War on Iran — and Washington’s Missing Exit Strategy

03/09/2026 By Medea Benjamin and Nicholas J.S. Davies

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Paris Rally: Charlie Hebdo Team regret not Parading Caricatures of Hypocritical World Leaders

Paris Rally: Charlie Hebdo Team regret not Parading Caricatures of Hypocritical World Leaders

Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) Le Monde reported on the Charlie Hebdo team at the Paris rally on Sunday, the largest demonstrations in France since […]

Juan Cole

Islamophobia
J.K. Rowling takes Rupert Murdoch to Hogwarts School over his Islamophobia

J.K. Rowling takes Rupert Murdoch to Hogwarts School over his Islamophobia

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) Rupert Murdoch is the billionaire press lord and major shareholder in News Corp., which own Sky News and Fox […]

Juan Cole

Barack Obama
New Republican Majority Wants to intervene in Obama's Iran Talks

New Republican Majority Wants to intervene in Obama’s Iran Talks

By Luke Johnson | (RFE/RL) WASHINGTON — Should U.S. President Barack Obama and Western powers reach a nuclear deal with Iran, they could face a […]

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Guns
Guns:  Americans more likely to be Shot by Toddler than by Terrorist

Guns: Americans more likely to be Shot by Toddler than by Terrorist

By Ann Jones | (Tomdispatch.com) Americans who live abroad — more than six million of us worldwide (not counting those who work for the U.S. […]

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al Qaeda in the Arabian Penisula
Muslim Hero Lassana Bathily Saved Jewish Hostages in Paris

Muslim Hero Lassana Bathily Saved Jewish Hostages in Paris

WotchitGeneralNews | — “At a kosher supermarket in Paris, a quick-thinking Muslim employee hides several Jewish shoppers in the basement before sneaking out to brief […]

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European Union
After Paris attacks, could David Duke style Racist Parties Sweep to Power in Europe?

After Paris attacks, could David Duke style Racist Parties Sweep to Power in Europe?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) — Anti-immigrant sentiment and Islamophobia was already raging through Europe before the Kouashi al-Qaeda Cell targeted the staff of […]

Juan Cole

Germany
Despite rising racism, European Muslims embrace democratic values

Despite rising racism, European Muslims embrace democratic values

EurActiv | — “For Muslims, Germany has become a home. But they see themselves being confronted by a negative image, defined by a minority of […]

Juan Cole

Climate Change
Indian State size of Texas *requires* Solar Panels on Bldgs. by 2015

Indian State size of Texas *requires* Solar Panels on Bldgs. by 2015

Times of India | — “The Haryana government has decided to usher in the New Year with one of the biggest pushes for solar power […]

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al-Qaeda
Brother of Slain Muslim Policeman: Assassins "Pretend Muslims," Terrorists

Brother of Slain Muslim Policeman: Assassins “Pretend Muslims,” Terrorists

BBC | — “The brother of the Paris policeman [Ahmed Merabet] killed by the Charlie Hebdo shooter urged people not to avenge his death with […]

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