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All the 15 Hottest Spots on Earth on Thursday were in Australia; Will it become Uninhabitable?
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All the 15 Hottest Spots on Earth on Thursday were in Australia; Will it become Uninhabitable?

Juan Cole

At a 2.7º C. increase, northern Australian areas such as Darwin, Broome and Port Hedland will become uninhabitable by the end of the century

US military Action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global Nuclear Cascade

US military Action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global Nuclear Cascade

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Dance and Music are potent forms of cultural Defiance in Palestine

Dance and Music are potent forms of cultural Defiance in Palestine

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Thousands march in Bethlehem to mark Palestine Independence Day

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 […]

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Apartheid
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 […]

Juan Cole

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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