Monthly Archives: July 2014

ANNOUNCING A WORLD WAR ONE CRITICAL FILM FESTIVAL IN YORK

In collaboration with York Explore and with the York Picture House, York Alternative History (YAH) Group (yorkalternativehistory@gmail.com) is co-organising a programme of films offering critical perspectives on World War One, one of a series of events acknowledging the centenary of … Continue reading

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ISRAEL PALESTINE: END THE NIGHTMARE

From: Alice Jay – Avaaz Sent:  Tuesday 22 July 2014 Gaza’s horror is escalating, but this looks like the largest campaign ever to put an end to this nightmare, and companies are already responding – forward the email to everyone … Continue reading

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TERMINOLOGY

Sunni and Shi’i: Muslims worldwide are split into two broad categories: Sunni and Shi’i. Approximately 85-90% of Muslims are Sunnis and the other 10-15% Shi’is. Iran, for example, is almost entirely Shi’i. Iraq is the only Arab country of any … Continue reading

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