Divided they fall Sectarian tension in Iraq is increasing, as cracks are forming in the fragile governing coalition, writes Nermeen Al-Mufti
From Abuja to Asmara Peace talks between Khartoum and Darfur's armed opposition groups that rejected the Abuja peace accord will resume in Asmara instead, writes Gamal Nkrumah
The U-word Did Israel use uranium munitions in Lebanon, and if so what are the potential hazards? In Beirut, Serene Assir reports on a controversial scientific debate
Hard truths In an unprecedented move, a UN Special Committee calls for the imposition of sanctions against Israel for gross abuse of Palestinian human rights, reports Gamal Nkrumah
Bright lights and promises The new Palestinian government of technocrats may bring an end to sanctions, and hope for the peace process reports Khaled Amayreh
Fear factor Erica Silverman reports on the desolation wrought by the Israelis in Beit Hanoun, which was also compounded by technical ineptness
Peace never In Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Dina Ezzat seeks out the Israeli drive for peace
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