Why We Are Too Emotional About Shamima Begum
Most compassionate and appropriate response to Shamima Begum’s lack of feeling is reason: not “What do I feel about her?,” but “What is right thing to do?”
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Author: Scott Lucas
TrumpWatch, Day 775: Trump Ordered Officials to Give Ivanka a Security Clearance
Donald Trump ordered officials to give daughter Ivanka security clearance despite concerns, accompanying his command for top-secret status for Jared Kushner
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Iran Daily: Amnesty — Free 8 Detained Environmentalists
Amnesty International calls on Iran’s authorities to free 8 environmentalists detained for 13 months, criticizing “grossly unfair trial” on spying charges
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Syria Daily: Kurdish-Led SDF — 100s of Islamic State Fighters Surrender in Last Enclave
The US-led, Kurdish-supported Syrian Democratic Forces say hundreds of Islamic State fighters have surrendered in the group’s last enclave in Syria.
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TrumpWatch, Day 774: House Begins Inquiry Into Trump Corruption
House Judiciary Committee launches detailed inquiry into alleged corruption of Donald Trump and his associates, with 81 subpoenas to individuals & entities.
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Iran Daily: Supreme Leader Closes Door on Links with “Vicious” Europe
Iran’s Supreme Leader appears to have closed doors on links with a “vicious” Europe to bypass US sanctions and prop up Tehran’s troubled economy.
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