Old habits die hard
By Khalil Al-Anani Despite its stunning victory in the recent parliamentary elections, the…
An Iraqi film hero in America
By Naomi Wolf NEW YORK: One of Iraq’s only working filmmakers, Oday Rasheed…
Sustainable humanity
By Jeffrey Sachs ADDIS ABABA: Sustainable development means achieving economic growth that is…
On the revolution’s anniversary, men stand up for women’s rights in Egypt
By Alice Hackman CAIRO: On January 25, hope filled the air as Egyptian…
Islamists admit plot to blow up London Stock Exchange
LONDON: Four British Islamists inspired by a former Al-Qaeda leader Anwar Al-Awlaqi…
Deaths mount as Russia resists UN drive on Syria
DAMASCUS: Fresh bloodshed swept Syria on Wednesday after Western powers and the…
Pakistan denies hidden agenda, Taliban deny talks
KABUL: Pakistan Wednesday rejected accusations that it was secretly supporting Taliban insurgents…
Iraq executes 17 people in one day, 51 this year
BAGHDAD: Iraq executed 17 convicted criminals in one day this week, the…
UN’s Ban seeks new Israeli-Palestinian talks
JERUSALEM: UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday called on Israel to create…
UN nuke official: New trip to Iran planned
VIENNA: A UN nuclear team on Wednesday announced plans to revisit Tehran…