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Tuesday 8 June 2004 (19 Rabi` al-Thani 1425)

An Antidote to the Stultifying Consensualism of UK Politics

LONDON, 8 June 2004 — Britain is about to be plunged into a maelstrom of elections. On Thursday, London will be electing a new mayor. At the same time, the whole country will have the opportunity to... Full Story


A ‘Unique’ Democracy and Its US Admirers


 
CAIRO, 8 June 2004 — The country, much vaunted by America’s leaders as being the only democracy in the Middle East, which shares their values, has recently proved how unique its political system really... Full Story


Historic or Meaningless? Israelis Argue Over Gaza Pullout

TEL AVIV , 8 June 2004 — Israeli politicians and pundits were divided yesterday on whether the long-awaited Cabinet decision on Premier Ariel Sharon’s pullout plan from Gaza was an achievement of historic... Full Story




Stranded in Jeddah

Personal experience is one of the best sources for a newspaper column. And this is one of mine. It shows very clearly some of the common, everyday problems faced by all women in Saudi Arabia whether... Full Story


Editorial: Enemies of Truth

With each new attack, the Al-Qaeda further defines the nature of its evil. The murder of Simon Cumbers and wounding of Frank Gardner on Sunday demonstrate clearly that these assassins are also dedicated... Full Story