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Sunday 24 February 2008 (16 Safar 1429)

Editorial: Action Against PKK

Turkey has understandable reasons for its latest and largest incursion into northern Iraq in pursuit of PKK guerrillas. But whatever Ankara imagines it will achieve by the incursion, the outcome is... Full Story


America's Malaise

Every presidential campaign matters, but the 2008 presidential campaign is particularly important. What the United States needs is a president who will begin to heal the nation and to address its formidable... Full Story


2008 May Prove Crucial for Iraq

Not for many years has it been possible to say that progress has been made in Iraq overall, but early in 2008 it is possible to say so. A true assessment would have to note that what has been going... Full Story




The Best Thing About a Common Man’s Budget

A Common Man’s Budget has some remarkable characteristics. To begin with, it is not very common. It is the only budget over which there is no secrecy. Everyone knows everything about it much in advance.... Full Story


We’ll Save the Planet — Only if We’re Forced

Do you check every item you buy to make sure it is green and planet-friendly? Do you buy carbon offsets every time you fly? Stop. It is time to be honest: Green consumerism is at best a draining distraction,... Full Story


Where Hillary Campaign Went Wrong

WASHINGTON — Today, it’s almost an article of faith among pundits and pollsters that Hillary Clinton can’t win the African American vote because Barack Obama has that bloc sewn up. A year ago, many... Full Story


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