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Unable to change the outcome of battle, the Islamic Republic moved quickly after the June 24 ceasefire to reassert its authority at home.

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In the first installment of the Culture and Politics Show, Louis Brehony delves into the work of Egyptian resistance singer Sheikh Imam.

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