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Genocide in Gaza, Apartheid in the Palestinian West Bank: UN Report
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Genocide in Gaza, Apartheid in the Palestinian West Bank: UN Report

Juan Cole

Palestinians face “criminal prosecution in military courts during which their due process and fair trial rights are systematically violated.”

The Power Play President

The Power Play President

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Iran Protests have put the Country’s Political System on Trial

Iran Protests have put the Country’s Political System on Trial

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Iraq: US dismayed Shiite Gov't hasn't Armed Sunni Tribes fighting ISIL

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Iraq:  Grand Ayatollah Sistani joins Hagel in calling for Arming Sunni Tribes of al-Anbar

Iraq: Grand Ayatollah Sistani joins Hagel in calling for Arming Sunni Tribes of al-Anbar

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All Souls’ Night By W.B. Yeats Midnight has come and the great Christ Church bell And many a lesser bell sound through the room; And […]

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