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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

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    World Politics

    It worked for Saudi Arabia.

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    Politics
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    Politics

    A disgruntled worker disabled it for 11 minutes in the ultimate last day of work gesture.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump just called for the New York terror suspect to get the death penaltyTrump just called for the New York terror suspect to get the death penalty
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    Technically, that could hurt prosecutors.

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    Politics
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    Politics

    The suspect showed signs of extremism.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    New York City terror attack: what we know so farNew York City terror attack: what we know so far
    World Politics

    Eight people were killed after a truck driver rammed bicyclists and pedestrians on a bike path in Manhattan.

    By Jen Kirby, Alex Ward and 1 more
    Politics
    5 things we learned from Robert Mueller’s indictment of Paul Manafort5 things we learned from Robert Mueller’s indictment of Paul Manafort
    Politics

    Mueller is trying to flip the former top Trump adviser against the president.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The House just voted to punish Iran — but not because of its nuclear programThe House just voted to punish Iran — but not because of its nuclear program
    World Politics

    They’re targeting its ballistic missiles. And Iran won’t be happy.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    We asked 6 experts if Congress could stop Trump from eliminating NAFTAWe asked 6 experts if Congress could stop Trump from eliminating NAFTA
    World Politics
    Chinese President Xi Jinping just managed to secure himself Mao-like powerChinese President Xi Jinping just managed to secure himself Mao-like power
    World Politics

    His name was written into the constitution, which gives him a new level of authority.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    London is trying an innovative new strategy to stop air pollution: taxing old carsLondon is trying an innovative new strategy to stop air pollution: taxing old cars
    World Politics

    It’ll be very expensive.

    By Zeeshan Aleem

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