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THE PALESTINIAN STORY: REMEMBER US
Dec. 27, 2008 When the passage of time finally brings the men of many lands to the tables of judgment, politicians from countries that have emboldened Israel with their silence will gaze into the eyes of delegations from around the world only to see the same eyes gazing back. Remember us for we may not be at that table. Remember us in Gaza on December 27, 2008 when at least 230 of us were slain as if we were the filth of the land. There are reasons for this.. » read more
Persia: Ancient Soul of Iran
A glorious past inspires a conflicted nation. What's so striking about the ruins of Persepolis in southern Iran, an ancient capital of the Persian Empire that was burned down after being conquered by Alexander the Great, is the absence of violent imagery on what's left of its stone walls. Among the carvings there are soldiers, but they're not fighting; there are weapons, but they're not drawn. Mainly you see emblems suggesting that something humane went on here instead—people of different nations gathering peacefully, bearing gifts, draping their hands amiably on one another's shoulders. In an era noted for its barbarity, Persepolis, it seems, was a relatively cosmopolitan place—and for many Iranians today its ruins are a breathtaking reminder of who their Persian ancestors were and what they did.. » read more
The Sumerian Civilization - Part 1
The Sumerians THE DREAMERS---They are the architects of greatness. Their vision lies within their souls. They never see the mirages of Fact, but peer beyond the veils and mists of doubt and pierce the walls of unborn Time. Makers of empire, they have fought for bigger things than crowns and higher seats than thrones. They are the Argonauts, the seekers of the priceless fleece--The Truth.. » read more
World War II and Azerbaijan
Written Summer 1995 (3.2) May 1995 marks the 50th year commemoration of the Allied Victory of World War II. Despite the major commemoration events that will be taking place throughout the world, very little is actually known in the West about the incredible contribution that the small Soviet Republic of Azerbaijan played in helping defeat the Nazis. Without their sacrificial commitment and effort, particularly in the production of oil and oil products, the war might well have had a very different outcome. The War's Toll World War II broke out rather unexpectantly in the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941.. » read more
Baku: City that Oil Built
SEARCH for other articles by Farid Alakbarov published in Azerbaijan International, whose specialy is researching Azerbaijani manuscripts written in the Arabic script. Azerbaijan has long been known for its rich oil resources. The earliest exploration of onshore oil fields goes back at least to the 7th century BC, during the age of the Median kingdom in what is now Southern Azerbaijan [Iran]. The Median province that bordered Assyria became the first place in the world to extract oil from wells. Beginning in the 5th century BC, oil was lifted from wells in leather buckets.. » read more
The End of the New Middle East
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'I was held by the Russians in Auschwitz; this is what I saw'
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Issues of International Law and Politics in the Caspian in the Context of the Turkrnenistan-Azerbaijan Discussion and Fuel Transport
The transformation of the geopolitical situation at the end of this century has expanded the role of regions with large fuel and energy reserves. The Caspian basin in unique in this regard - it has attracted the attention of governments and leading industrial/financial group worldwide, as it did at the beginning of the century. The dynamics by which events in the Caspian are unfolding are governed not only by increased investor interest, but also by the very nature of the modern technologies being used. Today Turkmenistan is the focus of worldwide attention. It is examining this process and taking an active position based on full consideration of its national interests and the most reasonable approach to the interests of all littoral states.. » read more
Imperial History of the Middle East
Who has conquered the Middle East over the course of world events? See 5000 years of history in j90 seconds. www.mapsofwar.com/images/EMPIRE17.swf . » read more
Protecting Mesopotamian Riches from U.S. ’Mobs and Humvees’
January 14, 2008 There has been wide coverage of the tragic state of the remnants of ancient civilizations that once flourished on the plains between Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Most of these point the finger at U.S. occupiers and their actions which have not only devastated a modern state but also ravaged its wonderful ancient cultures. A case in point is the ancient city of Babylon where the occupiers have opted to have one of their largest military bases.. » read more
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