With a Grain of Salt: Al Sharqa Ruler's Visit
The telephone rang in my office at the Writers' Union. "You don't…
Iranian couple cycles the world
Modern Iran shows a variety of perplexing faces to the world: hard-line…
Hypocrisy on the high seas?
Thirty years ago, Australian vessels, with the government's blessing, killed sperm whales…
The case against Kosovo independence
Kosovo's march toward independence is gathering pace, with the leaders of Kosovo's…
Uncertainty and action on climate change
The uncertainties about climate change are many and great. How much CO2…
Islamic feminism in Morocco
Islam and feminism are not incompatible according to Moroccan doctor and writer…
Street Talk: Village talk
During the 2005 Presidential elections, President Hosni Mubarak pledged in his electoral…
In Focus: Freedom and Bread!
For years Egyptians have been caught in the dilemma of choosing between…