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(Chapter 4) Main revolutionary ideal: Establishment of new civilization in 2nd phase of the Islamic Revolution (2)
Dec 11, 2019 07:10As we said in the previous episode of this series, last February, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, delivered a memorable speech on the 40th anniversary of the triumph of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, and heralded the start of the second 40-year phase, with emphasis on several aspects of progress and development of the nation, including science, research, economy, industry, agriculture, etc.
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As Yemen starves, billions in donor funds fill the coffers of international aid agencies (1)
Dec 11, 2019 07:02The Yemeni Minister of Public Health and Population, Taha al-Mutawakel called on the United Nations and humanitarian organizations to clarify the fate of funds allocated to Yemen.
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Finding a replacement for Adel Abdul Mahdi
Dec 10, 2019 16:41According to Article 76 of the Iraqi constitution, the president charges the candidate, who is nominated by the grand coalition for the post of prime minister, with forming a cabinet. If the nominee cannot establish a cabinet within the given time, he must resign or be removed, and the president should appoint another person to form a cabinet in 15 days. But, Iraq’s constitution has not specified whether or not the nominee should be a person from the grand coalition.
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NATO no longer serves American interests
Dec 10, 2019 16:37Quite simply, it makes no sense for U.S. taxpayers to subsidize the defense of nations capable of defending themselves. Shared interests will continue to justify military cooperation. However, the alliance as today constituted no longer serves American interests.
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Why Tehran doesn’t talk to Washington?
Dec 10, 2019 16:30The US president, Donald Trump, who during his presidential campaign more or less promised a non-interventionist foreign policy, continues to repeat the anti-Iran rhetoric, promoted by war capital Washington and his cabinet members, accusing Tehran of supporting terrorism and destabilizing the West Asia- North Africa region.
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Too many risks for emerging markets to get lift from China data
Dec 10, 2019 16:28Markets are waiting for China’s response after US President Donald Trump signed a bill backing Hong Kong’s protesters, a move that could complicate the signing of the phase one trade deal. China’s foreign ministry recently reiterated a threat of retaliation.
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Impeachment of Trump appears inevitable in the House
Dec 10, 2019 15:52The House Judiciary Majority appeared to telegraph its articles of impeachment by walking the Democratic witnesses through a series of high crimes, and asking if Trump committed them: abuse of power, bribery, obstruction of Congress and obstruction of justice. Later reporting by CNN appears to confirm these are precisely the articles Democrats are considering, with the ultimate say on the article’s structure being determined by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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American exceptionalism is killing the planet
Dec 10, 2019 10:25Unfortunately, for America’s leaders, the real “fixes” remain global military and resource domination, even as those resources continue to shrink on an ever-more fragile globe.
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Great uncertainties in UK election polls suggest fight against Brexit isn’t over
Dec 10, 2019 10:22A poll for the Independent newspaper suggests a much smaller Tory lead, with the likelihood of a hung Parliament, meaning that no single party would command a majority after the election, and the main parties would set off on a scramble for coalition partners, presumably with two rival camps coalescing around support for and opposition to Brexit.
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Persian carpets captivate collectors worldwide
Dec 09, 2019 12:30In 2013, a collective sigh from the attendees of a Sotheby's auction in New York echoed throughout the room. A 17th-century Kerman carpet achieved $33.8 million — more than double its pre-sale estimate.