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Kavanaugh and the Politics of Bad Faith
Why the modern G.O.P. keeps abandoning principles it claims to honor.
IMF chief highlights recession risk of no-deal Brexit
Christine Lagarde says disorderly exit of UK from EU would have ‘dire consequences’
The UK economy would rapidly start to contract in the event of a disruptive exit from the EU next spring, according to a stark International Monetary Fund report that highlights the recession risks of a no-deal Brexit.
Christine Lagarde, the IMF’s managing director, added that there would be costs to the UK under any outcome that involves leaving the EU.
Sean Penn: ‘salacious’ #MeToo movement will ‘divide men and women’
Was he carrying bat he hit Madonna with while making his remarks?

The actor says he is ‘very suspicious’ of spirit of Hollywood post-Weinstein and worries that it is ‘too black and white’
Sean Penn has spoken of his concerns with the #MeToo movement, worrying that it revolves around too many “salacious” revelations.
The 58-year-old actor, promoting his new TV drama The First, appeared on NBC’s Today programme with co-star Natasha McElhone when conversation shifted to the rise in women coming forward with their experiences of sexual harassment and abuse.
‘Hweeldi, 1864 — 1868, The Navajo’s Long Walk’ by Christine Prat
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HWÉELDI, 1864-68, THE NAVAJO’s LONG WALK AND DEPORTATION
By Christine Prat
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In the second half of the 19th century, the conquest of ‘The West’ intensified. In 1846, the United States attacked the recently independent Mexico and acquired a huge portion of territory through the Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty
‘I think we both get it’: Scott Morrison professes admiration for Trump
My sympathies to Australia.

Australian PM says he and US president both understand that some people have been left behind by globalisation
Scott Morrison says he admires Donald Trump as a “very practical” leader “who’s not going to waste a day” in office, and has told an American newspaper he and the US president share an instinct to help those forgotten by the forces of globalisation.
“I think we both get it,” Morrison told the New York Times, of their common understanding.
This Week in Egyp: Week 37 ( Sept-10-16)
Top Headlines
- Egypt arrests ex-President Mubarak’s sons for embezzlement
- Germany’s DW: Sex allegations against ex-staffer is credible
- Egypt’s prosecutor-general: Death of two British tourists in Hurghada caused by E. coli Bacteria
- France presses close ally Egypt to suspend mass death sentences
- Egypt to transfer seized Muslim Brotherhood funds to state treasury
- The Egyptian stock market suffered severe losses on Sunday amid a crunch in liquidity
Main Headlines
Monday
- Egypt’s army chief of staff heads to Kuwait for GCC, Jordan and US counterparts meeting
- 11 militants killed in Sinai Al-Arish during fire exchange with security forces
- Egypt removes Metro discounts Metro discounts for military, police and journalists
- Saudi police arrest Egyptian for having breakfast with female co-worker
- Mohamed Salah tops Forbes’ ‘Top 10 Arab Football Players Worldwide’
- Egyptian pilgrims death toll rises to 70
Tuesday
- Egypt to transfer seized Muslim Brotherhood funds to state treasury
- Head of US CENTCOM inspects site of…
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U.S. State Department revokes PLO ambassador family visas: envoy
في حيونة الانسان
حيونة الانسان
أن تكون بشرا فهذا امر خلقي. تخلق به، أي هناك بشر وهناك حيوان وهناك طائر وهناك حشرة وهناك زواحف وهناك سمكة وهناك مخلوقات كثيرة خلقت في هذا الكون الشاسع.
ولكن ان تكون إنسانيا، فهذه صفة خاصة جدا. أقرب الى ان تكون نادرة الوجود.
والانسنة فعل لا يرتبط فقط بصفة المخلوق، أي لا يجب ان تكون انسانا لتكون إنسانيا. يعني ممكن ان تكون كلبا او قطة او حوتا او عصفورا او نحلة وتتمتع بصفات إنسانية.
ويمكن بالطبع ان تكون انسانا متحيون.
يعني صفة الانسنة التي ارتبطت بتسمية الانسان، على الأرجح تكونت لان بالإنسان عقل يميزه عن باقي المخلوقات طور المشاعر بطرق أكثر حسية، وبالتالي نظم قواعد أخلاقية فصلته عن درب باقي المخلوقات الهائمة.
فما يميز الانسان الإنساني عن باقي الخلق، بما فيهم البشر هو تحكم اخلاقه بأفعاله. وهنا الاخلاق ليست لائحة من الصفات التي يتحلى بها المرء فتشكله لتعطيه الصفة.
ان الاخلاق هي المكون الأساسي للإنسانية. والمركب الأساسي للأخلاق…
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UN wins support to end TB after US dispute
Stand up to Trump and earth robbers

Nations around the world have said they’re ready to commit billions to eradicate tuberculosis. But the deal only came about after countries denied US-proposed changes to protect pharmaceutical companies.
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