The product of an odd political marriage between left wing Belgian unionists and radical Flemish nationalists could be the world’s first openly gay male premier.
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If exaggerated rumours of President Mubarak's death become fact, where will the end of his one-man show leave Egypt?
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Can Mohamed ElBaradei's campaign for the Egyptian presidency save a country close to political meltdown?
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The depiction of Egypt as a country of religious fanatics who await a breeze of freedom to turn Egypt into a radical regime is far from accurate.
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To break the destructive deadlock between Fatah and Hamas, Mahmoud Abbas should step down as Palestinian president, call immediate elections and organise referenda on the future course of the Palestinian struggle.
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Does Obama’s choice of running mate mean he’s shaping up to be just another establishment candidate for the White House?
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Tougher naturalisation laws are counterproductive. What we need is to redefine our understanding of citizenship.
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