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Traditions are more important than violence when rebel forces govern in the Middle East Jan. 28, 2021 2:58 PM
New research explains why the Kurds in Syria and Hamas in Gaza have stayed in power, while ISIS lost their legitimacy and rule in Iraq.
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The indispensable WeChat app facilitates better health care in China Nov. 13, 2020 9:15 AM
In China, where everyone uses WeChat to book taxis and chat with friends, doctors can diagnose with advice from across the globe. Meanwhile, the Communist Party is watching.
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Science fiction about the future may provide solutions to today’s crises Apr. 20, 2020 2:21 PM
Pandemics, mass surveillance and natural disasters are popular topics in science fiction. The stories can inspire creative solutions to the challenges we face today, according to Bodhisattva Chattopadhyay.