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Wednesday 28 October 2009 (09 Dhul Qa`dah 1430)

Editorial: Break the deadlock

The reputation of Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai does not stand high in the court of international public opinion at present. Whether that is fair is another matter but the fact is that the presidential... Full Story


Negotiating a deal with Iran

Negotiations with Iran over ways to handle specific aspects of its controversial nuclear program are entering a delicate phase. But for the time being diplomacy seems to be bearing fruit, although... Full Story


Taking flight: Memories of Diaspora

The following is an excerpt from Ramzy Baroud’s forthcoming book: “My Father Was a Freedom Fighter: Gaza’s Untold Story.” The events take place in Baroud’s historic home of Beit Daras, one of the... Full Story




Bragging about sex and respecting social norms

Before foreigners come to work or visit this country they are told to respect the Kingdom’s religious and social traditions such as the conservative dress code pertaining to women, and the prohibition... Full Story


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