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Apr 12 2024
Headline Roundup
Israel, U.S. Brace for Iranian Retaliatory Strikes
The U.S. sent a senior military commander, warships, and other “assets” to help protect Israel on Thursday and Friday ahead of anticipated retaliatory strikes from Iran or its proxy forces.
The Details: Officials told CBS News (Lean Left bias) that an attack could come “as soon as Friday.” Gen. Erik Kurilla, commander of the U.S. Central Command, met with Israeli counterparts on Friday
The Times of Israel ABC News (Online) CBNJan 22 2024
Headline Roundup
Missing Navy SEALs Declared Deceased After 10-Day Search
The search for two missing Navy SEALs off the coast of Somalia was called off after 10 days on Sunday, and U.S. Central Command declared the SEALs deceased.
For Context: On Jan. 11, CENTCOM announced the seizure of a vessel transporting Iranian weapons to Yemen, where Houthi rebels continue to attack commercial and military shipping vessels in the Red Sea. While seizing the vessel, two
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News
Ramadan 2020: Fasting hours around the world
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is set to start later this week.
During Ramadan, Muslims around the world fast for a full lunar month.
The fasting begins at the Fajr prayer just before dawn and is broken at sunset.
Last year, the minimum duration of the fast was 11 hours but went up to 20 hours, depending on the location. And this year, similar durations will be seen.
Al JazeeraDec 31 2023
Headline Roundup
US Navy Sinks Three Houthi Vessels in Red Sea After Attack on Maersk Cargo Ship
The US Navy sank three Houthi boats that aimed to hijack a Maersk cargo ship in the Red Sea on Sunday, killing their crews.
The Details: Four Houthi ships opened fire on the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhao around 6:30 AM and came within 65 feet of boarding the ship, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). Officials said the strike was in self-defense and that the fourth boat fled.
ABC News (Online) The Hill New York Post (News)Jun 07 2023
Headline Roundup
PGA Tour Accused of Taking Saudi 'Blood Money' in Surprise Merger With LIV Golf
The PGA Tour surprised the golf world on Tuesday by agreeing to merge with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league, despite widespread criticism of Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
For Context: LIV Golf was founded in 2021 with billions of dollars from a fund controlled by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Considered the country's de facto leader, the prince has been accused by U.S.
National Review (News) New York Post (News) MSNBCOct 17 2020
Analysis
It’s the world according to Trump: Could Biden turn back the clock?
When former Vice President Joe Biden used the first presidential debate to tout his plan for a $20 billion international fund to encourage Brazil to preserve its endangered rainforests, it was a shoutout to a bygone era of robust, American-led multilateralism.
But when Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro lost no time in condemning Mr. Biden’s idea as an arrogant stab at national
Christian Science MonitorSep 08 2021
Perspectives Blog
Calculating the costs of the Afghanistan War in lives, dollars and years
This piece originally appeared on The Conversation, which AllSides rates as Lean Left. It was written by Neta C. Crawford, a Professor of Political Science and Department Chair at Boston University. The writer's bias has not been rated.
The U.S. invaded Afghanistan in late 2001 to destroy al-Qaida, remove the Taliban from power and remake the nation. On Aug. 30, 2021, the U.S.
"The Conversation" ContributorDec 21 2022
Headline Roundup
Twitter Aided Pentagon Accounts Used For Foreign Influence
The latest entry in the “Twitter Files” saga details how the social media platform aided the Pentagon in its foreign influence operations, providing special privileges to accounts used to spread favorable messaging in Middle Eastern countries.
Key Quotes: The report was released by investigative journalist Lee Fang (Not Rated). Fang tweeted that “despite promises to shut down covert
The Intercept NewsNation New York Post (News)Nov 18 2020
Analysis
Under Biden, State Department needs to be rebuilt. But better.
Over recent years, “build back better” has become the mantra of reconstruction teams looking to rebuild communities devastated by natural disasters, from earthquakes to hurricanes, but in smarter, more sustainable ways.
Now the transition team for President-elect Joe Biden is applying the guiding slogan of disaster recovery, which he employed during his campaign in reference to the
Christian Science MonitorApr 17 2021
Headline Roundup
Biden To Raise Cap On Refugee Admissions after Democratic Pressure
President Joe Biden said Saturday his administration will increase the refugee cap after the Biden administration announced Friday it would keep the historically low 15,000 cap set by former President Donald Trump through the end of the fiscal year, which ends in September. The Friday announcement was met with pushback from refugee advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers. “We are going to
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