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Is Arab Media Truly Free?

New guidelines for Arab satellite channels can be understood as a call for a truce between various Arab governments: you hold your journalists back from attacking me, I'll hold mine.
By Ramzy Baroud.


 

On the Border Between Two Languages

For several years, it seemed as though cultural relations between Israel and Egypt were gradually being woven. But things have changed in the last few years, since the Al-Aqsa Intifada broke out. By Ofri Ilani.


 

Time for a Diplomatic Surge

In the wake of last month's congressional hearings featuring Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, it seems clear that Washington has focused its attention on a new nemesis: Iran. By Carah Ong.


 

Lawyer Seeks Iran's Help to Sue Israel Over Gaza Siege

An American lawyer who successfully sued Yugoslavia on behalf of Bosnia in 1993 has called on Tehran to support his bid to sue Israel for genocide against the Palestinians. By Chris Gelken.


 

Carter's Crusade for Peace Sows Seeds of Hope in Middle East

In nine days Carter has generated more debate, achieved more focus, and triggered more movement on this issue than the United States government has in the five months since the Annapolis Conference. By Chris Gelken.


 

Australia Grants Asylum to Iraqi Interpreters

In making the decision to withdraw from Iraq, Canberra was faced with the sticky logistical and human question of how to protect local Iraqis who had risked their lives by helping the Australian troops.
By Rich Bowden.


 

Questioning the Death Penalty

Given that in the Koran God equates the taking of one innocent life with the killing all of humanity, it seems quite irresponsible not to clarify potential grey areas when it comes to taking someone's life. By Ayesha Khan.


 

Iran Putting Its Children on Death Row

For crimes such as murder, Iran's judiciary follows the Islamic Penal Code, which recognizes 15 Islamic lunar years for males and 9 for females as the age of mental maturity and legal responsibility. By Niusha Boghrati.




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