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Wednesday 10 February 2010 (25 Safar 1431)

Israel’s de facto veto power

The United States and Europe used to reward Israel whenever its forces massacred the Palestinians and trampled United Nations decisions on Palestine and charters of human rights. It is not a... Full Story


Know your rights

Have you ever been stopped by a security officer without knowing the reason? Do you know what you should and should not do in that situation? Have you ever been bewildered by a lost job right and did... Full Story


Family planning is a necessity

Our newspapers often print heart-rending stories about poor and large families struggling to bring up their children. Parents with a limited income find it hard to feed their children, let alone... Full Story




Murdering childhood

A member of the National Society for Human Rights, Suhailah Zainul Abdeen, has demanded the authorities fix the minimum age for women’s marriage at 18. Her demand is supported by a study she... Full Story


No mayor can be above criticism

I have a deep-rooted conviction that the mayor of Jeddah does not know how to deal with the media. Every time he gives a press statement, he makes things worse — as if Jeddah needs more confusion!... Full Story


Correct distorted picture of Islam

Does the world know the real meanings of Islam, or does it only know the irresponsible behavior of some reckless Muslims? I think the second question is the most relevant. People living in remote villages... Full Story