NATO’s dangerous Afghan dream
By Brahma Chellaney NEW DELHI: The agreement at the NATO summit meeting in Lisbon on a transition plan to help end the war in Afghanistan within the next four years raises…
In America, youth bring people together
By Eboo Patel and Samantha Kirby CHICAGO, Illinois: Last month, Zach Jordan, a senior at Elon University in North Carolina, found himself aghast at what he was hearing in the media…
Nuclear treaty row could harm US foreign policy, say analysts
WASHINGTON: Uncertainty over ratifying a landmark nuclear treaty not only throws into doubt the "reset" in US-Russia ties but also broader US policies on Iran, Afghanistan and arms control, analysts…
Lebanon’s Bedouins: neither nomads nor citizens
By Natacha Yazbeck/ AFP FAOUR: Hiam Abu Ragheb has big dreams for her 19-month-old triplets despite being a Bedouin without papers in Lebanon. Her sons will be doctors — Bahaa a…
Progress ‘uneven’ in Afghanistan war, says Pentagon
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon admitted Tuesday in a report that progress has been "uneven" in the war in Afghanistan, with only modest gains against the Taliban insurgency despite a surge of…
Road to Hope Gaza aid convoy arrives at Al-Arish Port
CAIRO: After numerous setbacks — including a standstill in Libya and a conflict with a ship captain that left them lost in open waters — the Road to Hope convoy,…
Prosecution renews detention of Alexandria journalist
CAIRO: The prosecution announced on Tuesday the renewal of the detention of El-Badeel journalist Youssef Shaaban for 15 days awaiting investigation in drug and knife possession charges. Opposition members and…
Anti-piracy force nets 16 suspected Somali pirates
NAIROBI: The European Union's anti-piracy naval force said Tuesday that they have caught 16 suspected Somali pirates in the past five days with the help of the Seychelles Coast Guard.…
Lawmaker blasts asylum offers for Iraqi Christians
BAGHDAD: A lawmaker called on Iraq's government Tuesday to better protect its dwindling Christian community and lambasted other nations that have offered asylum to fleeing Christians as meddling in Iraq's…
Palestinians condemn Israel referendum law
JERUSALEM: Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat has strongly condemned a new Israeli law mandating a national referendum ahead of any pullout from annexed east Jerusalem or the Golan Heights seized…
