Pity the sick of Iraq After repeatedly topping the Arab health index, Iraq's health record is now worse than ever because of the US-led occupation. The general effect on the Iraqi population amounts to a massive war crime, writes Bert De Belder
Not an intellectual squabble Colonialism lies at the core of the Palestinian tragedy and it will not be solved by dialogue that ignores this simple fact, writes Ramzy Baroud
No magic wand Last week's Arab summit yielded little but disappointment as far as most Lebanese were concerned, as the country drifted back into its now habitual state of waiting. Lucy Fielder reports from Beirut
Back in Damascus Syria is steadfast in its political stance, even as the United States tries to win over its president Al-Assad, writes Sami Moubayed
In the wake of the Arab summit, Dina Ezzat talks to Amr Mousssa on the prospects of a Middle East peace and reflects on the growing role of Saudi diplomacy in the region
They need to believe The long-overdue attempt to instill peace in Somalia has unleashed a humanitarian crisis of Gargantuan proportions, writes Gamal Nkrumah
Marching on Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh tells Inas Mazhar about his country's achievements, and the challenges ahead
Masters at holding on The Sudanese authorities and Darfur armed opposition groups exacerbate tribal conflict in defiance of the international community, writes Gamal Nkrumah
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