Click on icons for more stories

 

Saturday 18 June 2005 (11 Jumada al-Ula 1426)

The Khatami Experience

As Iran held its ninth presidential election yesterday, few might have spared a thought for the incumbent Muhammad Khatami. And yet who can forget the excitement that Khatami’s first election... Full Story


What Drives Tourists to Foreign Destinations

Lately, there has been some debate about some aspects and development of tourism in this country. And as summer holidays for schoolchildren officially begins today, there are hundreds of thousands... Full Story


Guantanamo — Where Does It End?

Any person accused or suspected of a crime and after being formally charged is entitled to a fair and speedy trial to prove his/her guilt or innocence. Although the guarantees for fairness and speed... Full Story




History Refutes Indian 'Charge Sheet' Against Quaid

In response to L.K. Advani's comments on Quaid-e-Azam many India have pulled out their traditional "charge sheet" against Jinnah. Undoubtedly this flows from a collective Indian attachment... Full Story


Editorial: Grounds for Hope

Hardly a day goes by in Iraq without some new atrocity to further drain confidence in stability being established there in the foreseeable future. The only comfort to be drawn from yesterday’s car... Full Story


Is Aid and Debt Relief a Real Waste of Money?

When in doubt, sneer. That’s the motto of Western culture in the early 21st century. A mood of low, jeering pessimism is slathered over every topic that comes along: You can’t trust anyone, they’re... Full Story