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Malaysia’s foreign policy and all prime ministers from the late Tunku Abdul Rahman until...
One week in Jerusalem: How Israel treats Muslims vs Jews

Over just one week in Jerusalem, during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, Israel's apartheid state has been clear to see for all. While Jews are free to roam the streets of Jerusalem's Old City, perform religious rituals in the 'Muslim Quarter' and in the grounds of the Al-Aqsa Mosque - all of which is internationally recognised as occupied Palestinian land - Muslim Palestinians are cleared off the street during Jewish holidays, and the Palestinians who always pray at Al-Aqsa are brutally arrested and assaulted.
New Zealand's Labour Party pledges recognition of Palestine if re-elected

New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party plans to recognise the State of Palestine if it...

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The Turks are winning the new Great Game at the Caspian
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