Group items tagged stories - CULF 3331: "Middle Eastern Revolutions"

Egyptian Mother On Genital Mutilation: 'I Wake Up At Night Screaming, Just Remembering' - 0 views

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Women Rights Egypt

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yperez2 on 12 Feb 15

A women tells her story of women genital mutilation in Egypt. She recalls how painful it was and will be ending the tradition. This tradition has become less popular but is still going on.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A women tells her story of women genital mutilation in Egypt. She recalls how painful it was and will be ending the tradition. This tradition has become less popular but is still going on.</div>

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cguybar on 27 Jan 16

Certain things like genital mutilation are common practice based on tradition. With no laws discouraging these types of acts, there is almost a sense of encouragement, which for women who no longer want to participate in these traditions serves as a up hill battle.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Certain things like genital mutilation are common practice based on tradition. With no laws discouraging these types of acts, there is almost a sense of encouragement, which for women who no longer want to participate in these traditions serves as a up hill battle. </div>

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Home | Telling the real story - 0 views

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Refugees flotillas sea travel migration

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ISIL aims to launch cyberattacks on U.S. - 0 views

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ISIL cybersecurity cyberterrorism U.S.

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atownen on 03 Feb 16

ISIL's Hacking Division as of late December have tried penetrating the U.S. national electricity grid. Two hackers were caught, having accessed over 1,305 U.S. military personnel's addresses, locations, numbers and family information. Recent ISIL bloggers have discussed crashing passenger jets by hacking into on-board electronics. Other extremists have discussed triggering a lethal radiation release by sending rogue commands to nuclear power plants.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ISIL's Hacking Division as of late December have tried penetrating the U.S. national electricity grid. Two hackers were caught, having accessed over 1,305 U.S. military personnel's addresses, locations, numbers and family information. Recent ISIL bloggers have discussed crashing passenger jets by hacking into on-board electronics. Other extremists have discussed triggering a lethal radiation release by sending rogue commands to nuclear power plants. </div>

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As Ramadi falls, Pentagon says it is 'striking at the head of the snake' - 0 views

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ISIL Ramadi airstrikes pentagon

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atownen on 03 Feb 16

In another coalition of airstrikes, President Obama announced one particular ISIL leader who had direct ties to the ringleaders in the Paris attacks has been confirmed dead. Pentagon reports ISIL is losing combat power; Iraqi forces are working to rid Ramadi of ISIL presence. 10 other key leaders of ISIL were taken out as well in December.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In another coalition of airstrikes, President Obama announced one particular ISIL leader who had direct ties to the ringleaders in the Paris attacks has been confirmed dead. Pentagon reports ISIL is losing combat power; Iraqi forces are working to rid Ramadi of ISIL presence. 10 other key leaders of ISIL were taken out as well in December. </div>

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These Are The Stories Of 12 Journalists And Activists Silenced In Egypt For Speaking Up - 0 views

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egypt activists January 25 Five Years

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Al Qaeda Leader Al-Zawahiri Declares War on ISIS 'Caliph' Al-Baghdadi - 0 views

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ISIS Al Qaeda Al-Zawahiri

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blantonjack on 02 Feb 16

In a recent audio message put out by Al Qaeda leader Al-Zawahiri, he blasts the Isis Islamic group, saying that they have no control over all muslims. Also Al-Zawahiri goes on to say that Al Qaeda is in all out war with the new terrorist group that has no customs or beliefs other than death of others who oppose them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In a recent audio message put out by Al Qaeda leader Al-Zawahiri, he blasts the Isis Islamic group, saying that they have no control over all muslims. Also Al-Zawahiri goes on to say that Al Qaeda is in all out war with the new terrorist group that has no customs or beliefs other than death of others who oppose them.</div>

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Al-Qaeda hasn't gone away, and is gaining - 0 views

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Egypt Israel war iraq al qaeda

shared by csherro2 on 09 Feb 16 - No Cached

csherro2 on 09 Feb 16

The terror network "remains far from crippled, and there is little evidence" al-Qaeda is on the decline, says one analyst. BEIRUT - The death of leader Osama bin Laden did not end the spread of al-Qaeda, say analysts. It may have even helped it.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The terror network "remains far from crippled, and there is little evidence" al-Qaeda is on the decline, says one analyst. BEIRUT - The death of leader Osama bin Laden did not end the spread of al-Qaeda, say analysts. It may have even helped it.</div>

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Roots of the Recent Violence Between Israelis and Palestinians - The New York Times - 0 views

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Jerusalem geography conflict Israel Palestine

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Muslim Brotherhood down, not out, in Egypt - 0 views

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muslim egypt brotherhood down politics

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cguybar on 24 Feb 16

This article acknowledges the struggles the Brotherhood is now faced with, but paints a brighter future. The author predicts the organization will move back underground and rely on secret networks to thrive.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article acknowledges the struggles the Brotherhood is now faced with, but paints a brighter future. The author predicts the organization will move back underground and rely on secret networks to thrive. </div>

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Separating Fact from Fiction on Iran's Nuclear Program | Alternet - 0 views

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Iran program fact fiction nuclear politics

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ysenia on 24 Feb 16

Claims regarding purpose behind Iran Nuclear Program was for electricity. Iran gov. They claim they were never trying to build nuclear weapons.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Claims regarding purpose behind Iran Nuclear Program was for electricity. Iran gov. They claim they were never trying to build nuclear weapons. </div>

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Syria civil war: The untold story of the siege of two small Shia villages - and how the... - 0 views

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Syria politics war Shia siege humanitarian

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Iranian support for Yemen's Houthis goes back years - 0 views

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Iran Houthi Yemen

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jherna2a on 24 Feb 16

This article provides evidence that the Houthis, a group of Shiite Muslims who have recently staged a rebellion, have close ties with Iran. The country has provided military and political support to the rebels.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article provides evidence that the Houthis, a group of Shiite Muslims who have recently staged a rebellion, have close ties with Iran. The country has provided military and political support to the rebels.</div>

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Hillary Clinton Gives Israeli Education Program Spotlight on Campaign Trail - Israel - ... - 0 views

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hillary clinton israeli education program

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ch week in Israel, young parents open their homes to local instructors who teach them how to prepare their toddlers for school.
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In her bid for the Democratic nomination, Clinton rarely misses an opportunity to tout her record on early childhood education, from her first job out of law school at the Children’s Defense Fund to her Too Small To Fail program at The Clinton Foundation.
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The story of how Clinton brought the Israeli education program to America starts with a coincidence.
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In 1969, an Israeli educator named Avima Lombard conceived the program as a way to help the children of North African immigrants get a head start in the Israeli school system
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Clinton’s associates in Arkansas apparently had a similar reaction when she told them they would have to travel to the Holy Land for HIPPY training: “‘Israel! Where is Israel?’”
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HIPPY has been studied widely in academic and research settings.
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But the two strong personalities also clashed occasionally. For several years, Lombard demanded that certain HIPPY USA staff members receive training in Israel. As the program grew, this practice became expensive and unsustainable, leading HIPPY USA to start training staff in Arkansas.
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In 1998, Hillary Clinton visited a HIPPY event in Jerusalem while accompanying her husband when he was president. It was around holiday time, and Clinton was photographed with HIPPY children and their mothers.
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mcooka on 10 Feb 16

HIlary Clinton is using the Israeli Education program to highlight her campaign. She wants to promote Israeli education and how she supports early education. Hilary Clinton adds she wants to support overseas education as well

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">HIlary Clinton is using the Israeli Education program to highlight her campaign. She wants to promote Israeli education and how she supports early education. Hilary Clinton adds she wants to support overseas education as well</div>

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Egypt: Women's Groups Put Forward 5 Draft Laws for New Parliament's Agenda - allAfrica.com - 0 views

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Egypt Politics laws agenda women

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pvaldez2 on 09 Feb 16

Article is about Women's right groups putting forward a number of drafts for new laws. These laws consist of personal status, domestic violence and human trafficking, municipal elections, child, and labour.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article is about Women's right groups putting forward a number of drafts for new laws. These laws consist of personal status, domestic violence and human trafficking, municipal elections, child, and labour.</div>

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Syrian army gains in north and south; two rebel-held towns agree to cease-fire - 0 views

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ISIS Syria army

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blantonjack on 10 Feb 16

As the Syrian army pushes toward the Turkish border in the north, the government is also achieving major gains in strategic southern Syria near the Jordanian frontier. Aided by Russian airstrikes. Syrian officials have vowed to close off the Turkish and Jordanian borders, long crucial conduits

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As the Syrian army pushes toward the Turkish border in the north, the government is also achieving major gains in strategic southern Syria near the Jordanian frontier. Aided by Russian airstrikes. Syrian officials have vowed to close off the Turkish and Jordanian borders, long crucial conduits</div>

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Homemade killing machines built from junk - 0 views

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FSA Homemade Mortar

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petergrossmanseu on 10 Feb 16

An Australian news article about the FSA fighters and the homemade mortar which they refer to as the Hell Cannon. I bookmarked of this because it's a more in-depth look at the cannon, which was shown although briefly in some of my earlier bookmarks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An Australian news article about the FSA fighters and the homemade mortar which they refer to as the Hell Cannon. I bookmarked of this because it's a more in-depth look at the cannon, which was shown although briefly in some of my earlier bookmarks.</div>

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Russia Denies Syria Hospital Bombing - 0 views

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Syria Russia Bombing

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joepouttu on 16 Feb 16

Multiple schools and hospitals were bombed in Syria. Russia and the Syrian government seem to be responsible for the airstrikes, but there is no definitive proof.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Multiple schools and hospitals were bombed in Syria. Russia and the Syrian government seem to be responsible for the airstrikes, but there is no definitive proof. </div>

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Islamic State-linked fighters seizing oil-rich land in Libya - 0 views

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ISIS war Libya politics

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cthomase on 11 Feb 16

This is another example of how ISIS or ISIS inspired fighters are increasingly moving their operations Westward into Libya. As they continue to lose ground and support in Iraq and Syria, they find an area that is basically the wild west when it comes to terror. Libya has no stable government and no real solution to combat the influx of ISIS.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is another example of how ISIS or ISIS inspired fighters are increasingly moving their operations Westward into Libya. As they continue to lose ground and support in Iraq and Syria, they find an area that is basically the wild west when it comes to terror. Libya has no stable government and no real solution to combat the influx of ISIS.</div>

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United Nations News Centre - Syria: water restored in Aleppo after a 48-day shutdown, U... - 0 views

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syria water aleppo siege UNICEF

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ralph0 on 07 Mar 16

It is a relief to see that water is finally making it back to Aleppo. The city has been under siege and civilians have been deprived of water. This article makes a valid point, showing that water has been used as a weapon of war.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It is a relief to see that water is finally making it back to Aleppo. The city has been under siege and civilians have been deprived of water. This article makes a valid point, showing that water has been used as a weapon of war.</div>

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Islamic State: Yazidi women tell of sex-slavery trauma - BBC News - 0 views

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women islamic state sex slaves

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sambofoster on 03 Mar 16

The Yazidi religious minority community in Iraq says 3,500 of its women and girls are still being held by the so-called Islamic State (IS), many being used as sex slaves. A few have managed to escape and here tell their harrowing stories. One day in August, Hannan woke to find her family frantically packing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Yazidi religious minority community in Iraq says 3,500 of its women and girls are still being held by the so-called Islamic State (IS), many being used as sex slaves. A few have managed to escape and here tell their harrowing stories. One day in August, Hannan woke to find her family frantically packing.</div>

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