As the Saudi Ministry of Education investigates six private schools for allowing girls to do sports, we should thank the liberal birth of the Egyptian state for the difference
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In his recent statements, a cheery President Bashir announced his plans for the day after Southern independence. The future of North Sudan under his rule, it seems, will be more religious and more authoritarian
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The recent trucking strike appeared to be mismanaged under an organizational hodgepodge, with unions standing on the sidelines.
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In contrast to the teachings of Marxism, Egypt's middle class proves it can close ranks for collective action. Politicians should heed these signs of societal evolution.
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While the Egypt's economy is growing, its growth is based on the wrong formula
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As the US fails to secure progress in the Palestinian-Israeli problem, we must also look at the few changes and gains, and remember that diplomacy remains the most important tool in the struggle for Palestinian statehood
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Iran's economy continues to struggle with rising unemployment and high inflation rates. Its foreign policy is making matters worse, as its leaders continue to go up against the international community
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As Aceh and Afghanistan publicly punish violators of Islamic law, are other Muslim countries immune to this type of strict application that leaves no room for guidance and private correction? Is Egypt?
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Though usually a quiet kingdom, beneath its surface Jordan sometimes seems like a powder keg about to explode – especially when East Jordan's favourite football team meets the Palestinians' top choice.
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While so many cried foul over the results of Egypt’s parliamentary elections, the reality is that the opposition parties failed utterly to mount effective campaigns
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This week's Nobel Peace Prize ceremony gave alarming signals as to how the world order would be under an ascendant China, writes Gamal Abdel-Gawad
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Politics in Egypt takes place in two, barely connected spheres
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