Behind the scenes of an American harem
When Americans think of harems, their minds drift to the ‘mystical’ East. But in the 21st century, the harem meets the American dream much closer to home.
Read MoreWhen Americans think of harems, their minds drift to the ‘mystical’ East. But in the 21st century, the harem meets the American dream much closer to home.
Read MoreWith political disillusionment at an all-time high, a certain brand of hardline Middle Eastern leader is being elevated to the status of cult hero.
Read MoreThe unpolished US appearances of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s demonstrate just how bad at modern diplomacy the regime in Tehran is.
Read MoreMany in the west fear the threat posed by political Islam. But there is a more ominous menace closer to home: Christian fundamentalism.
Read MoreThe ruling Dutch centre-right coalition has decided to limp on to early elections in November after shooting itself in the foot with its hardline immigration policy that almost cost one of its parliamentarians – the controversial Ayaan Hirsi Ali – her Dutch nationality.
Read MoreCaught between a rock and her own hard line, the outspoken Ayaan Hirsi Ali is being stripped of her Dutch nationality and has been forced to give up her seat at the Dutch parliament following allegations of identity fraud.
Read MoreHosni Mubarak may be a semi-authoritarian ruler, but he also takes his legacy seriously and has a genuine vision for a democratic future for Egypt.
Read MoreUS President George W Bush’s support for Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s latest unilateral moves is a severe blow to the prospects for peace in the Middle East.
Read MoreAs the International Criminal Court celebrates its first anniversary, Belgium has decided to scrap its controversial ‘genocide law’, abandoning the victims of war crimes.
Read MoreAs a global army of millions of peace protesters attempts to stop the march towards a US-led war in Iraq, Belgium’s legal system has put leaders on notice that they run the risk of being held personally accountable for their actions once they leave office.
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