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The Arab War on Terror and Shifting Middle East Alliances
President Obama’s coalition is a historic game-changer in the Middle East. Arab countries are dropping bombs in other Arab countries. But, it’s a risky business that could produce internal backlash against five uncomfortable allies….
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenPresident Obama’s coalition is a historic game-changer in the Middle East. Arab countries are dropping bombs in other Arab countries. But, it’s a risky business that could produce internal backlash against five uncomfortable allies… Also, Eric Holder, the first black Attorney General of the United States, will be resigning soon from the cabinet. And, can Richard Branson's reputation survive his latest idea for “flexible vacation time."
Banner Image: SYRIA-CRISIS/COALITION - UPDATE - World map showing countries in that have made contributions or commitments to the international coalition against the Islamic State.
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3 storiesUS Attorney General Eric Holder to Resign
Eric Holder, the first black Attorney General of the United States, will be leaving the cabinet. It’s reported that he’s “adamant” about resigning soon--to avoid being locked in for the remainder of President Obama’s term.
Read the story7 minThe US Leads an Arab War on Terror; How Committed Are They?
President Obama has assembled a coalition against the Islamic State that includes 5 Arab countries—which could face internal backlash from sympathizers with extremist jihadists. You can’t bomb an ideology, and, there’s already support on social media for jihadist groups—including ISIL, the so-called Islamic State.
Read the story37 minBranson’s New Unlimited Vacation Plan
Is the “coolest boss on the planet” creating a management nightmare? We hear about Richard Branson’s latest idea. Can his reputation survive his latest idea for “flexible vacation time”—or is it not so crazy after all?
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