PUNE, 23 September 2006 — It has become fashionable in India, the world’s largest democracy, for the government to launch campaigns that institutionally demonize the country’s Muslim community. They
HUMIN, Lebanon, 23 September 2006 — The Israeli Army may be poised to end its occupation of south Lebanon following its war with Hezbollah but it leaves behind a deadly legacy which could cripple everyday
DAMMAM, 23 September 2006 — On the very first day of my vacation my wife proclaimed: “Let us go shopping!” Blood suddenly drained from my face and my pulse rate and heartbeat dropped to an alarmingly
GAZA, 23 September 2006 — With their baggy clothes, stylized gesticulations on stage, and love of heavy bass rhythms, they look and sound like rappers the world over. But Mohammed Al-Fara and his band
CAIRO, 23 September 2006 — Egypt has long been the acknowledged leader in producing soap operas for broadcast during Ramadan, but this year its dominance is challenged by Syria, with both countries
