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Arts August 19, 2008

Are Arabs fit for democracy?

A year and half ago Mauritania witnessed the first free democratic elections in the Arab world. This was not only because there was real competition between more than one candidate,
Arts August 19, 2008

The uses of democracy

Although many Islamist movements and parties have resolved their theological dilemma with respect to democracy and democratic practices, these parties and movements exhibit vast discrepancies between them in their understanding
Palestine August 19, 2008

Qurei’s pathetic warnings

Ahmed Qurei’, the leading Palestinian Authority (PA) negotiator, is behaving very much like Alice in Wonderland. Last week, he warned for the umpteenth time that the “Palestinian leadership” would switch
Palestine August 19, 2008

IOA reopens Karm Abu Salem, allows passage for only 25 trucks

GAZA, (PIC)-- The Israeli occupation authority reopened the Karm Abu Salem on Monday after four months of closure only to allow the passage of 25 trucks loaded with various goods.
Reports August 19, 2008

The Dream of a New Turkey

Since arriving in Ankara earlier this summer I have been having a cool Turkish dream. No, it does not take place on a yacht sailing through turquoise waters off the
MB Opinions August 19, 2008

Egyptian Muslim Brother says Mauritania coup reflects crisis in Arab democracy

[Article by Dr Isam al-Aryyan: "the coup in Mauritania and the crisis of democracy."] The 10th coup was not a surprise to the people of Mauritania. Its political and military
Other Opinions August 19, 2008

On Common Ground

Do not ask, ’Is he or she one of us,’" says Seyyed Hossein Nasr, one of the world’s most respected Muslim scholars, "but, ’Is he or she one of his?’"
Other Opinions August 19, 2008

Muslim hails tolerance among U.S. Christians

I WAS ONCE again reminded this summer of the amazing degree of religious tolerance that many Christians in this country display habitually.
Other Opinions August 19, 2008

Stop and Smell the Roses in Pakistan

For years Pakistan has been home to much that ails the Muslim world - coups, dictatorship, militancy, and corruption. Let’s recognize it now as home to judges and lawyers who
Human RightsPalestine August 19, 2008

23 Arab Organizations Ask Egypt To Allow Stranded Students To Cross Rafah

CAIRO, (PIC)-- Twenty three Arab human rights organizations called Sunday on the Egyptian authorities to immediately allow the Palestinian students stranded in the Gaza Strip to travel through the Rafah