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Paul Rogers, The Conversation
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No matter how powerful Israel’s military gets, it can’t win the conflict with Palestine
Even the most advanced weaponry can’t mitigate the conflict.
Paul Rogers, The Conversation
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Explained: Strategy behind the battle to rescue the ruins of Palmyra
News from Syria that the ancient town has been taken back from Islamic State is good news – but especially for Putin and Assad.
Paul Rogers, The Conversation
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Why the world must prepare for a 30-year war in the Middle East
Twelve years after George W Bush proclaimed a new era of peace and stability in Iraq, the Middle East is more unstable and dangerous than ever before.
Paul Rogers, The Conversation
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Tunisia attack shows the war with Islamic State is bigger than we think
The true scale of the war against IS has gone largely unremarked on – until now.
Paul Rogers, The Conversation
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Confusion over Saudi plans for Yemen as al-Qaeda makes gains
Saudi Arabia's campaign in Yemen has had unclear strategic consequences and a terrible humanitarian cost. But does anyone believe it's really over?
Paul Rogers, The Conversation
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US air strikes batter Tikrit and expose faultlines in coalition fighting Islamic State
As the Iraqi's banner assault on Islamic State sputtered, the US stepped in to help – and a third of the ground troops promptly went home.
Paul Rogers, The Conversation
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Tikrit offensive: US and Iran line up against Islamic State
Iraq's army is launching its biggest attempt yet to reclaim territory from Islamic State. But they can't do it alone.
Paul Rogers, The Conversation
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As unrest brews, Israel and Islamic State find common ground in mutual hatred
Operation Protective Edge acted as a recruiting sergeant for Islamic extremism – which in its turn has brought Western allies reluctantly behind Israel.
Paul Rogers, The Conversation