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You probably haven't heard about this Muslim pilgrimage in defiance of Isis
Millions of Shia Muslims have taken part in one of the biggest marches in the world, as they travel through Iraq in celebration of a famous Muslim martyr.
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‘The Evenings,’ a Dutch Classic, Arrives in English. It Only Took 70 Years
A translation of a novel by Gerard Reve that centers on a young clerk has invited recent comparisons to books like “The Catcher in the Rye.” By Nina Siegal.
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The pyramid at the end of the world
In rural North Dakota, the long shadow cast by nuclear weapons and the Cold War is not as far in the past as we might like to think. By Elmo Keep.
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Remembering Daniel Berrigan: A Penniless, Powerful Voice for Peace
Father Berrigan, whose funeral will be held on Friday in New York, opposed war, bigotry and abortion with a distinctly Catholic voice. By Jim Dwyer. (May 5, 2016)
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Elie Wiesel Visits Disneyland
The Holocaust survivor’s under-appreciated journalistic work for ‘The Forverts,’ unearthed—including a dispatch from The Happiest Place on Earth. By Menachem Butler.
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The Tunnels of Gaza’s Next War
By all accounts, Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, is on a tunnel-building streak. Hamas has boasted of building fifty tunnels since the Israel–Gaza conflict of July, 2014, though Israel insists those numbers are exaggerated. But residents of kibbutzim that border Gaza are increasingly warning of clattering and drilling noises under their homes. “I’ve heard the sound of a hammer and chisel, and my neighbor says she can hear them...
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Nuclear Famine: Two Billion People At Risk?
Global Impacts of Limited Nuclear War on Agriculture, Food Supplies, and Human Nutrition – Dr. Helfand's report on climate impacts of a nuclear war – International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Physicians for Social Responsibility (PDF)
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These Are the Top Contenders for the Nobel Peace Prize
With the Nobel Peace Prize winner due to be announced at 6am ET on Friday, speculation is running rampant about which do-gooder(s) might be taking home the prestigious award. British bookmaker William Hill said it had seen a flurry of last minute betting on the prize, awarded almost every year since 1901 to the candidate who the Nobel committee decides has “done the most or the best work for fraternity between nation...
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Most Palestinians no longer support two-state solution
More than half of Palestinians no longer support a two-state solution to the conflict with Israel, a survey released on Monday showed, rejecting the goal that has underpinned four decades of international diplomacy. The poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, a leading research group in the Palestinian territories, found that 51 percent of Palestinians oppose the two-state solution while 48 percent support it.
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Nature Therapy: Forestry with Natural Sounds
"Lil Bodhi is is a nature therapy video project to bring the serenity of the natural world into the home or healing environment to provide a more tranquil experience. We strive to use fewer camera cuts and movements to support a soothed and relaxed experience, all while engaging focus through vibrant colors"
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Laguna Woodstock 2015
Laguna Woodstock 2015 - A day of peace and music celebrating the event that defined a generation that changed the world:
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Douglas MacArthur, America’s Emperor of Japan
He was a general’s general, tough, unrelenting, a man who embraced the role history thrust on him. He was also haughty and controversial, traits that would lead to his eventual downfall. General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers...
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An Unpopular Man
Norman Finkelstein was a rock star of the pro-Palestinian movement. Then he came out against BDS.
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Germany is Turning its Old Military Bases Into Nature Reserves
While downsizing the military, Germany sets aside land for wildlife
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Peace between Israel, Palestine could bring $173bn in economic benefits – study
Peace between Israel and Palestine could lead to huge financial benefits. A new study says Israel would gain $123 billion over a decade, while Palestine would gain $50 billion. Violence would lead to losses of $250 billion and $46 billion, respectively.
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Malala Yousafzai To Become A Canadian Citizen This Month
The young Pakistani education activist who shared this year's Nobel Peace prize will formally receive honorary Canadian citizenship this month.
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Pope Francis tipped to win Nobel Peace Prize
Pope Francis is the favourite to win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, according to bookmakers. The Argentinian Pope is now the 5-2 front-runner for the award, which will be announced by the Nobel Institute in Oslo on Friday, according to bookmaker's William Hill. Paddy Power also has him as a strong contender.
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Sweden celebrates 200 years of peace
Sweden has not actively taken part in a war since 1814 - breaking even Switzerland's record for peace. One peace and conflict expert has told The Local that Swedes learned the hard way to take the non-confrontational stance.
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'Please stop!', Pope Francis makes plea for peace
Pope Francis made an emotional plea for peace on Sunday in an impromptu addition to comments delivered at his weekly Angelus address in Saint Peter's Square. As the Argentinian-born pontiff wrapped up his regular address to the faithful, he spoke of the upcoming centenary of the outbreak of World War One and said his thoughts were on the Middle East, Iraq and Ukraine in particular.
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Philippines prepares for historic peace deal
Weeks before Benigno Aquino III was elected president of the Philippines in 2010, the rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front hosted a secret meeting with a high-ranking US embassy official and two American dignitaries. The impending national elections and the stalled peace talks in the southern Philippines dominated dinner conversation.
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