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Wednesday 20 October 2004 (06 Ramadan 1425)

Fatwas According to Tribal Norms

A few days before Ramadan, a Saudi religious scholar appeared on Al-Jazeera. Known in the past as a hard-liner, Sheikh Ayid Al-Qarni is now, after a period in prison, preaching a more moderate Islam.... Full Story


No Country Would Have Thought of Something Like That

Following the American presidential election campaign, one feels as if he were watching an exciting match of football, boxing or wrestling or even a play. It is as if one were on the floor of the stock... Full Story


Kerry’s Strategies Not Relevant to Present Day World

Pre-emption and unilateralism are the two most frequently used terms against President George W. Bush’s foreign policy in the current presidential election campaign. Sen. John Kerry, the Democrat Party’s... Full Story




Editorial: Naturalization Law

The approval by the Cabinet of the amendments to the Naturalization Law proposed by the Shoura Council in May puts an end to speculations and uncertainties in the minds of Saudis as well as those who... Full Story


Why I’ll Vote for Kerry

WASHINGTON, 20 October 2004 — Because I have been repeatedly asked the question, “For whom will you vote and why?” Let me use this opportunity to respond. This November, I will vote for John... Full Story


Putin’s Double Standard

WASHINGTON, 20 October 2004 — With terrorist attacks against Russia on the rise, President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly denounced what he calls Western “double standard.” Americans and Europeans hit... Full Story


Reining In Iran’s N-Program Needs Ingenuity

WASHINGTON, 20 October 2004 — Iran is known to be deploying long-range missiles that would be militarily useless unless equipped with a nuclear warhead. And it has insisted that it will continue to... Full Story


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