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Democracy January 31, 2010

The Merchants of Fear

In order to exploit that resource to the full, Israel needed the likes of Chertoff, Lieberman, Schumer and Specter to hype the concept of 'homeland security' in the United States.
Other Views January 31, 2010

When the alternative is not so different after all

After a difficult and protracted interlude the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) elected a new supreme guide, Mohamed Badei.
Palestine January 31, 2010

European commission: The PA asked EU to stop paying for fuel needs of Gaza power

European commission spokesman Shadi Othman revealed that the European union stopped paying the bill of fuel shipments used to operate Gaza power plant at the request of the Palestinian authority
Palestine January 31, 2010

Israeli court allows settlers to storm Palestinian home in Jerusalem

Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed the second floor of a house belonging to an 80-year old Palestinian woman called Fatima Al-Dahoudi in the old city of occupied Jerusalem after an
Other Issues January 31, 2010

The Internet killing the freelance journalist

Aspiring freelance journalists came to Egypt and the Middle East in abundance in recent years, but with the continued fast-paced Internet age, timing has become vitally important for news organizations
Democracy January 31, 2010

Howard Zinn’s ‘War on Terror’ Critique

The historian pointed out that even if the US experienced few battle casualties in its invasion of Iraq, casualties would mount afterwards in the occupying army from sickness and trauma.
Obama January 31, 2010

Obama Ignores Key Afghan Warning

The US President and other misguided Democrats are hell bent on preventing the bemedaled Petraeus, a likely Republican candidate for President in 2012, from painting them soft on terrorism. Letting
Iraq January 31, 2010

Britain’s Iraq War Inquiry

Martin Gilbert should understand why the British public should be worried that an active supporter of Israel on the Iraq Inquiry might not be impartial or rigorous in scrutinizing the
DemocracyObama January 31, 2010

Remembering Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was a true American progressive whose life, teachings, and writings will continue to inspire generations. On matters of war and peace, he was absolute. When he spoke
Other Issues January 31, 2010

Saudi Arabia vs. The Houthis

The senseless war in Saada waged by the Saudi government was thus meant to send an unmistakable warning to any in the Kingdom who might espouse similar beliefs or demands