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The BJP and Israel: Hindu Nationalism is Ravaging Democracy in India

Israel is exporting its brand of nationalism to India and the BJP, whose own xenophobic tendencies make it a perfect incubator for pro-Israel policy.

Ramzy Baroud
بواسطة Ramzy Baroud
India Israel Nationalism feature photo

It was only a matter of time before the anti-Muslim sentiment in India turned violent. A country that has historically prided itself on its diversity and tolerance and for being ‘the largest democracy in the world’ has, in recent years, exhibited the exact opposite qualities - chauvinism, racism, religious intolerance, and, at times, extreme

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“At the Mercy of a Deranged Lunatic” – How Jair Bolsonaro Is Endangering Brazil During COVID–19

Brazil’s response has been so lackluster that in some areas, organized gangs are imposing their own curfews and lockdowns, saying “if the government won’t do the right thing, organized crime will.”

Alan Macleod
بواسطة Alan Macleod
COVID–19 Brazil

In what may be its darkest hour, Brazil is at the mercy of a deranged lunatic. This is no exaggeration, wrote independent outlet Brasil Wire yesterday. The country’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for COVID–19 on March 13, his son Eduardo confirming it to Fox News. The news came as no great surprise as 22 of the group who

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Venezuela’s Coronavirus Response Might Surprise You

Unlike in the United States where coronavirus treatment can cost up to $35,000 and where Trump seems more concerned about the economy than about peoples’ lives, Venezuela is handling the crisis by placing value in health over profits.

Leonardo Flores
بواسطة Leonardo Flores
coronavirus Venezuela Feature photo

Within a few hours of being launched, over 800 Venezuelans in the U.S. registered for an emergency flight from Miami to Caracas through a website run by the Venezuelan government. This flight, offered at no cost, was proposed by President Nicolás Maduro when he learned that 200 Venezuelans were stuck in the United States following his government’s

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King David’s Ancient Road: How Israeli Archaeologists Are Aiding the Theft of Silwan

Claiming “science” as their reason and in total disregard for the wellbeing of the population, tunnels are dug under Palestinian homes in Silwan, destroying foundations and forcing residents to flee.

Miko Peled
بواسطة Miko Peled
Israel Silwan Feature photo

Jerusalem, Palestine -- Wadi Hilweh, also known as Silwan, is a lovely, ancient town that sits in the valley directly below the Al-Aqsa compound, just outside the Old City of Jerusalem. Sadly, on any given day in this ancient valley, one can see ongoing ethnic cleansing, violence incited by Israeli settlers and the erasure of history, all at the

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From Hong Kong to Chile in 8 Days With COVID-19 on My Tail

“During my more than 20,000 kilometers long journey, I have seen a frightened, divided planet.”

Andre Vltchek
بواسطة Andre Vltchek
Traveling Coronavirus Feature photo

Santiago (21st Century Wire) -- Imagine that you are in Hong Kong, in a city where “you are actually not supposed to be”, in the first place. You are ready to go home, to South America. But just two days before your departure, via Seoul and Amsterdam, your first Sky Team carrier, Korean Air, unceremoniously decides to cancel all flights from the

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The UK Hasn’t Bombed Iraq or Syria Since Last September. What Gives?

Amid COVID-19, Brexit, and an ongoing economic crisis, the UK appears to be winding down its deadly Middle East bombing campaign. So where to next for the RAF?

Darius Shahtahmasebi
بواسطة Darius Shahtahmasebi
UK Bombing Feature photo

The UK’s involvement in the U.S.-led air war against ISIS in Iraq and Syria has slowly and quietly wound down over the last few months. Official figures show that the UK hasn’t dropped a single bomb as part of this campaign since September last year. However, where those bombs have caused significant civilian harm is still uncertain, even after

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