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Hey folks! Glad it’s Thursday as I finished two exams today. The weekend should be refreshing.
International Politics
Overall
– A new report from the United Nations blamed the Islamic State of committing war crimes based on testimony from more than 500 witnesses
Middle East
– There is no doubt Saudi Arabia is satisfied with the ISIL as it is fulfilling a job of creating instability in Iraq and Syria
– According to one Iraqi official, the ISIL crisis has not brought unity among the Kurdish government in the north and the national government
– Noam Chomsky: “Keeping Gaza in a Stranglehold”
– The Palestinian Authority threatened to go to the International Criminal Court if Israel does not leave Palestinian territory
– The mayor of Jerusalem affirmed construction of settlements in the city without any hesitation
Asia and Oceania
– According to one U.S. general, deaths by Taliban forces among Afghan soldiers and police were increasing despite retaking provinces and cities under their control
– An interview with journalist John Pilger on his experience as a reporter in Vietnam, and why there’s still relevant to talk about the war violence
– The top official in Hong Kong refuses to step down but is open to talks with demonstrators, China told the U.S. not to interfere
Africa
– Glenn Greenwald: “After feigning love for Egyptian democracy, the U.S. is back to openly supporting tyranny“