With the United States and Europe on the verge of bankruptcy, the time has come to consider a radical solution – a single global currency.
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With the United States and Europe on the verge of bankruptcy, the time has come to consider a radical solution – a single global currency.
Belgium was one of the 'Friends of Libya' in Paris. But does the prime minister realise that these Libyan 'friends' include a former al-Qaeda fighter?
Is Turkey truly a role model for the Arab Spring or is it actually a secular democracy in its autumn years?
“You won’t fool the children of the revolution.” Especially not if they’re Twittering away on their mobile phones.
Despite its reputation for war and violence, there is more to Sudan than meets the West's eye.
Egypt’s pavillion at the Shanghai Expo 2010 misses the mark of modernity and dwells excessively on the country's ancient past.
By Khaled Diab The taboo surrounding the cruel murder of family members in the name of honour is slowly being broken. May 2009 Though relatively rare, killing a family member in the name of honour should be a cause for shame, not pride, as it reflects a cowardly compliance with inhumane norms. Killing someone,...
