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Saturday 2 January 2010 (16 Muharram 1431)

Editorial: Stain on US justice

Just suppose that in some US city, a gang of six trigger-happy private security guards gunned down 17 Americans, in a panic because they thought, wrongly, that the high-value convoy they were protecting... Full Story


In the face of protests, Iran at an impasse

The mayhem that has swept over Iran in the past few days is once more calling into question the Islamic Republic’s longevity. Recent events are eerily reminiscent of the revolution that displaced the... Full Story


Why Turkey views Saudi ties vital

As we enter the last year of the first decade of the 21st century, I am glad to pay my first official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is one of the key countries in the region,... Full Story




Sexism and US politics

Sarah Palin feels singled out as the victim of sexist smear tactics by the “liberal” media and rivals in the Democratic Party. But such tactics have been around since the first woman entered US politics.... Full Story