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Aug 2020
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The French history behind Lebanon’s prob...

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Joshua Landis: The French mandate and Lebanese history Lebanon’s was once a model for the Middle East. Today, it looks more like Syria or Iraq. Why? And should the French be held accountable? Also; Japan’s POWs: systematic mistreatment? During World War Two more Australians died in Japanese prisoner of war camps t ... Show More
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