Middle East
A view from Iraq
September 1, 2010How the Iraqis see it: an interview with Salam Ali of the Iraqi Communist Party on the continuing political impasse in Iraq and the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces.
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The U.S. & Yemen: A “lethal blend”
August 31, 2010How involved is the U.S. military in Yemen, and is the Obama administration laying the groundwork for a new foreign adventure?
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Coincidence? Israeli-Palestinian talks to open, Israel threatens Iran attack
August 25, 2010Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced direct Israeli-Palestinian talks will restart Sept. 2, while a controversial article says Israel will likely attack Iran by next July.
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Israeli peace movement surges in Sheikh Jarrah
August 9, 2010If the Israeli-Palestinian crisis is going to be resolved anytime soon, the beginning of the solution could be happening in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah.
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World Notes: Cuba, Chile, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Bangladesh
August 2, 2010Cuba's economy, Chilean hunger strike, South African public workers, U.S. arms for Saudis, missile defense for Czechs, Bangladesh textile workers.
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