Middle East
Iran’s theocratic rulers get nervous as workers join protests in massive numbers
December 15, 2022Ali Khameni and his ruling clique’s greatest fear could be materializing.
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‘Deliberate ambiguity’: Israel’s nuclear weapons are greatest threat to Middle East
December 2, 2022As Western countries float the theory Russia could escalate its conflict with Ukraine to a nuclear war, many of those governments continue to turn a blind eye to Israel’s nuclear capabilities.
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Right-wing militia brutally attack Lebanese protesters on port explosion anniversary
August 16, 2021At least 20 protesters were injured, seven of them severely due to stab wounds and bludgeoning at the hands of the 'Lebanese Forces' militia.
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Red star over Iraqi Kurdistan
July 20, 2021With one lonely MP, you might think the Kurdistan Communist Party is a marginal force, but its influence far outstrips its electoral performance.
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How Benjamin Netanyahu won America but lost Israel
June 17, 2021Benjamin Netanyahu is as much American as he is Israeli.
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