Middle East
Israel takes credit as jihadists seize control from Assad’s Syrian government
December 9, 2024While the streets of Damascus were filled with celebrants, many activists labelled the collapse of Assad’s Syrian government a “victory for imperialism.”
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As terrorist forces overthrow Syrian government, Israel invades and U.S. holds onto oil
December 9, 2024Al-Assad’s unpopular state falls, but Syria faces a divided future.
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GOP and Dem senators reject Sanders cut-off of arms aid to Israel
November 21, 2024One bright spot is that he got more support for his proposal than he did last time around.
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China renews call for ceasefire and establishment of Palestinian state
May 31, 2024President Xi Jinping also pledged tens of millions in humanitarian aid.
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Iran’s president dies in copter crash as tensions rack the Mideast
May 20, 2024Iran’s president and foreign minister found dead after crash in thick fog.
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