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An Angry Kurdish Voice by Ceko Kurd

An Angry Kurdish Voice by Ceko Kurd


clock icon 21 Nov 2019
author icon WRN Guest


Editor’s Note: Most Americans know little or nothing about the Kurds, except perhaps that recently, the United States and Kurds were allied in the fight against ISIS. An estimated 25 to 40 million Kurds...

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Iran and Saudi Arabia Fight War of Words Over Muslim Holy Sites

Iran and Saudi Arabia Fight War of Words Over Muslim Holy Sites


clock icon 18 Jul 2018
author icon Kelly Frazier


Religion Becomes Part Of Geopolitical Struggle Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has attacked Saudi Arabian control over Mecca and Medina, the two holiest sites in Islam. He sharply...

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Is Saudi Arabia Lying To Us About Extremist Islam?

Is Saudi Arabia Lying To Us About Extremist Islam?


clock icon 29 May 2018
author icon Derek Welch


The Commitment Against Fundamentalism Is Full Of Contradictions Saudi Arabia is a key U.S. ally in the Middle East. The United States has stated Saudi Arabia is a crucial partner in the fight against...

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US on Pakistan: You Condone Religious Violations

US on Pakistan: You Condone Religious Violations


clock icon 06 Jan 2018
author icon C Barnett


Pulls Strategic Funding From Country The US State Department has announced its plan to withhold funds from Islamabad following the classification of the Middle Eastern Country as a Country of Particular...

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A Path Towards Peace or Provocation?

A Path Towards Peace or Provocation?


clock icon 15 Dec 2017
author icon Nusrat Qadir


Jerusalem. A legendary city anchored in all three of the Abrahamic faiths. A city that unites us spiritually yet sadly divides us politically. On the heels of the approval of the Travel Ban to America...

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Pope Francis Calls for Respect of ‘Status-Quo’ in Jerusalem

Pope Francis Calls for Respect of ‘Status-Quo’ in Jerusalem


clock icon 07 Dec 2017
author icon Gary Nguyen


Pope Francis met senior leaders of the Palestinian Authority , pointing out that renewed tension in the Middle East would increase world conflicts. He spoke this piece a few hours before President...

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“We Will Not Relent Until We Hunt Down and Destroy ISIS” – Mike Pence Vows to Protect Middle East Christians

“We Will Not Relent Until We Hunt Down and Destroy ISIS” – Mike Pence Vows to Protect Middle East Christians


clock icon 30 Oct 2017
author icon Derek Welch


More than a third of Christians have fled the region during the last few years. Mike Pence, the Vice President of the United States has promised that the President Donald J. . He went on to say Washington...

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Metal Detectors Removed from Controversial Holy Site in Jerusalem

Metal Detectors Removed from Controversial Holy Site in Jerusalem


clock icon 25 Jul 2017
author icon Derek Welch


Conflict over site still continues between Jews and Muslims. The Israeli government decided to remove metal detectors at one of the most holy sites in Jerusalem, only days after putting them up. The...

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U.S. – Israel Bond Going Strong

U.S. – Israel Bond Going Strong


clock icon 23 Jun 2017
author icon Don Horwitz


Jared Kushner's trip to Israel is a strong statement that the U.S. stands with Israel and against terrorism. When it comes to the Middle East, American presidents come and go, but one thing remains...

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The Impact of Christian Harassment Around the Globe

The Impact of Christian Harassment Around the Globe


clock icon 18 Jun 2017
author icon Kelly Frazier


Surprisingly, most of the world's harassed Christians live in Christian countries. Surprisingly, a majority of these oppressed Christians live in Christian countries. Intolerance towards Christians...

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