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ActivitesHuman RightsIslamic IssuesPalestine December 10, 2009

Palestinians in Europe conference to partake in massive march from Cairo to Gaza

The conference of Palestinians in Europe said it will actively participate in the massive Gaza freedom march which will set off from Egypt towards the besieged Gaza Strip in a
DevelopmentOther Issues December 10, 2009

Housing Meltdown, Ground Zero

For those who have clung to their homes in hard-hit areas, the value of those investments has plummeted, while the ability to sell and so move elsewhere -- to take
DemocracyHuman RightsIslamic Issues December 10, 2009

What I Believe

For those Muslims who were born in the West or who are citizens, it is no longer a question of 'settlement' or 'integration' but rather of 'participation' and 'contribution'. My
Other IssuesWomen December 10, 2009

Not So Pretty in Pink

Has feminism been replaced by the pink-ribbon breast cancer cult? What we really need is a new women’s health movement, one that’s sharp and skeptical enough to ask all the
DemocracyObama December 10, 2009

15 Unlearned Lessons for Obama

Not everyone in the world idolizes American military power and US soldiers, as do most Americans.
DemocracyHuman RightsPalestine December 10, 2009

The Release of Gilad Shalit

A soldier in exchange for humane and civilized behavior – a pity such a deal even has to be offered.
DemocracyHuman RightsIslamic Issues December 10, 2009

Swiss Ban on Minarets a Giant Step Backward

The vote was surprising to many as it is diametrically opposed to the democratic values and the enlightenment spirit that are the source of a great pride to Swiss society,
Elbaradei CampaignMB in International press December 9, 2009

Tough election challenge to Mubarak unlikely in 2011

Mohamed ElBaradei's bombshell that he is considering running for Egypt's presidency in 2011 will not translate into a competitive election, even if he succeeds in entering the race.
ObamaPalestine December 9, 2009

US must spell out its attitude

A senior Middle East specialist has called on decision-makers in Washington to spell out their attitude towards the Islamic movements in the region
Islamic IssuesIslamic Movements December 9, 2009

Settling the ‘Infidels’ Question in Islam

Both Muslims and non-Muslims must learn to differentiate verses in the Qur'an that are specific to a particular context from those that are universal by also reading those verses that