As Israel positions itself to gain advantage, Hamas has reached a decision to seriously address the internal Palestinian crisis, writes Saleh Al-Naami

The UN secretary-general is determined to find a way out of Darfur's awkward predicament

US puppeteering notwithstanding, Somalia's neighbours are increasingly drawn into its political morass

All the spin in the world can't change the facts on the ground in Iraq, writes Sukant Chandan

Long-waited reports by America's top general and its ambassador in Iraq seem designed to allow Bush more time for his strategy in the war-wracked nation, writes Salah Hemeid

Tragic events unsettle reconciliation in Algeria, reports Faysal Saouli

After Israel and FAI failed, the scheme to disarm Hizbullah is likely to fail again, figures Dyab Abou Jahjah

Was an Israeli attack on Syria averted by good defence? asks Sami Moubayed

Mustafa El-Labbad looks at the significance of the return of Rafsanjani to high position in Iran's ruling elite