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A Mounting Humanitarian Catastrophe in Yemen: War Death Toll Tops 3,000
According to the United Nations, 80 percent of Yemen's 25 million people are now in need of some form of humanitarian aid
After Half a Century, US and Cuba Reopen Embassies and Restore Ties
The US and Cuba have announced they will reopen embassies.
Historic Iran Nuclear Deal Hangs in the Balance as Talks Enter Final Round
Today marks the deadline for Iran and six world powers to reach a comprehensive agreement on curbing Iran's nuclear program.
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The Religious Specter Haunting Revolution
Michael Walzer turned 80 this year, as vital, productive and intellectually alive as ever.
As Yemenis Suffer From Strikes, Conflict and Siege, Will Geneva Peace Talks Offer Any Relief?
It has been nearly three months since Saudi Arabia launched its offensive against the Houthis in Yemen.
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Dahr Jamail | Former US Attorney General Files Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Legality of Iraq War
Former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark has filed an amicus brief in a federal lawsuit that is challenging the legality of the Iraq war and occupation.
Israeli Report Finds Gaza War “Lawful” and “Legitimate” Ahead of Critical UN Investigation
The findings come ahead of a critical UN investigation into the 50-day conflict that Israel has dismissed as biased.
Sexual Violence as a War Crime in Guatemala: Mayan Women Struggle for Justice
Though there were hundreds of thousands of human rights violations, not many cases have gone to trial.
After Iraq-Syria Takeover, Islamic State Destroyed al-Qaeda From Within
Islamic State has continued to grow.
War for Decades to Come? One Year After Islamic State Advance, US Could Send Hundreds More Troops to Iraq
Advisers close to the White House say it could take decades to defeat the Islamic State.