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Protests in Iran and the Dark Memory of Internet Blackouts
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Protests in Iran and the Dark Memory of Internet Blackouts

Mohammad Eslami

Political slogans grew sharper, and in some places the protests shifted from economic dissent to open calls for regime change.

Gaza: Six Reasons why Netanyahu is prolonging Conflict in the Middle East

Gaza: Six Reasons why Netanyahu is prolonging Conflict in the Middle East

01/10/2026 By Ramzy Baroud

Electric car Registrations in Germany rise by 43% in 2025, despite end of Subsidies

Electric car Registrations in Germany rise by 43% in 2025, despite end of Subsidies

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Israel's Ban on Norwegian Humanitarian Dr. in Gaza spells 'trouble for gov't'

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 […]

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Economy
Saudi Arabia at the G20:  Is it waging Econ War on Iran, Russia and N. Dakota?

Saudi Arabia at the G20: Is it waging Econ War on Iran, Russia and N. Dakota?

By Juan Cole The G20 is a conference of the world’s top 20 economies as measured by Gross Domestic Product. Some observers have slammed it […]

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Environment
Peru: Descendants of Incans to get Rural Electrification via 500,000 Solar Panels

Peru: Descendants of Incans to get Rural Electrification via 500,000 Solar Panels

WochitGernalNews | — “Peru’s government said on Wednesday that it plans to nearly close its gap in electrical coverage in rural regions by the end […]

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BDS Occupied Territories
UCLA Mideast Center fights Smears by off-campus Israel-Lobby Extremists

UCLA Mideast Center fights Smears by off-campus Israel-Lobby Extremists

By James Gelvin | — Response to criticisms of the G.E. von Grunebaum Center for Near Eastern Studies The G.E. von Grunebaum Center for Near […]

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Democracy
Jon Stewart Talks Press Freedom at Rosewater Premiere

Jon Stewart Talks Press Freedom at Rosewater Premiere

AJ+ | — “Jon Stewart of The Daily Show’s talks to AJ+’s Dena Takruri at the New York premiere of Rosewater.” AJ+ “Jon Stewart Talks […]

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Iraq
Iraq Shocker:  Sunni Tribe invites Shiite Militias into al-Anbar to fend off ISIL Massacres

Iraq Shocker: Sunni Tribe invites Shiite Militias into al-Anbar to fend off ISIL Massacres

By Mustafa Habib | Baghdad | via Niqash.org — Shiite militias are making inroads into the mainly Sunni province of Anbar. Previously Anbar’s Sunni tribes […]

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Daesh (ISIL) Loses Refinery City in Iraq to Iraqi Army, Shiite Militias

Daesh (ISIL) Loses Refinery City in Iraq to Iraqi Army, Shiite Militias

By Juan Cole | — Iraqi army and police joined forces with Shiite militias and US close air support to expel Daesh (ISIL) from the […]

Juan Cole

Barack Obama
Gen Dempsey:  US Considering Ground Troops in Iraq

Gen Dempsey: US Considering Ground Troops in Iraq

VOA | — “America’s top military leader says he is considering deploying a limited number of U.S soldiers to fight with Iraqi troops against Islamic […]

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Buddhism
Militant Buddhist Monks stir attacks on innocent Muslims in Myanmar

Militant Buddhist Monks stir attacks on innocent Muslims in Myanmar

AJ+ “Buddhist monks were a symbol of hope and defiance during the dark years of Myanmar’s military dictatorship. But as the country opens up to […]

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