Examining Iran's Alleged Ties to Al Qaeda
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Examining Iran's Alleged Ties to Al Qaeda

In his speech at the National Press Club on Jan. 12, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asserted that Iran is the new base for the Islamic terrorist group Al Qaeda. His statement was met with criticism from experts, who were perplexed by the lack of factual basis for any of Pompeo’s allegations.

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Cher and Kaavan the Elephant
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Cher and Kaavan the Elephant

In 2012, Kaavan the elephant was forced to endure solitude, when his companion, Saheli, died. Like humans and other mammals, elephants have complex social structures that hinge on interaction and close contact with members of the same species.

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