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Saturday 5 February 2005 (25 Dhul Hijjah 1425)

Tasks Before Riyadh Conference

Ask any Arab leader what is the most urgent threat the Arab states face, and you are likely to hear one word: Terrorism. While many in the West see Arabs as exporters of terrorism, they forget that... Full Story


Protect Youth From Advocates of Terrorism

Saudi parents and guardians today are constantly urged to be more attentive to their children. They are advised to monitor teenagers’ behavior and scrutinize their comings and goings to protect them... Full Story


With Islam We Fight Terrorism

Some non-Muslims, especially those who do not know the basic principles and teachings of Islam, may wonder about the title of this article as Islam has been wrongly used as a synonym for terrorism... Full Story




Editorial: Anti-Terrorism Meet

Today sees the start in Riyadh of the first international conference on terrorism, which is being attended by leading counterterrorism experts from 50 countries. That Saudi Arabia, which has been one... Full Story


How the Right Played the Fascism Card Against Islam

Fascism is coming back into fashion, at least in the propaganda wars. For the right, it comes in the shape of a new word: “Islamofascism”. That conflates all the elements into one image: Suicide bombs,... Full Story


Palestinian Prisoners’ Release Causes Rift in Israel

TEL AVIV, 5 February 2005 — As the sides gear up for a crucial peace summit next Tuesday, the charged issue of Palestinian prisoners is causing a rift, not just between Israel and the Palestinians,... Full Story


Australia Seeking Peace, Partnership With ‘Old Europe’

SYDNEY, 5 February 2005 — Some European leaders were surprised when Australia volunteered 3,000 troops for the US -led invasion of Iraq. They shouldn’t have been: Australians have fought alongside... Full Story


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