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Water as a Source of ConflictDevelopment Cooperation as Conflict Management
The German government aims to realise a development project by 2006 in Syria. At the top of the project's agenda is the peaceful use of the contended water supplies of the River Euphrates by both Syria and Turkey. Richard Fuchs reports
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The London Bombs
Iraq or the "Rage of Islam"?
Many commentators regard the London terror attacks as Tony Blair's payback for Britain's role in Iraq. Sami Zubaida argues that 'jihadi Islam' is partly filling the gap left by the failure of radical leftism.
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The Karmez Company
Döner Domination
From Turkish family business to one of Europe's largest providers of all things döner: the Karmez Company based in Frankfurt, Germany, runs subsidiaries in Paris, Antwerp and Barcelona, operating with a multi-cultural workforce
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Women in the Gulf
Exploited and Patronized
States in the Gulf like Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi-Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are nowhere near achieving the implementation of equal rights for women in society. Foreign female workers in particular are almost treated like slaves. Petra Tabeling reports
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Tülay Tugcu
New President of the Turkish Constitutional Court
For the first time in Turkish history, a woman has been elected to hold the highest judicial position in the country. Last week the predominately male high court judges elected 63-year-old Tülay Tugcu as their President. Yesim Kasap reports
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Nadim Center in Cairo
Against Torture and Sexist Violence
Since its founding in 1993, the Nadim Center has documented cases of torture in Egypt and offers help to victims and surviving dependants. At the same time it has become a refuge for female victims of domestic violence. By Martina Sabra
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Commentary: Iran's Nuclear Program
Much Ado About Nothing
Iranian technicians are expected to remove the UN seals to a nuclear power plant. The EU is unhappy but Mideast expert Peter Philipp doesn't think that the move should change negotiation strategies
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Mohammed Bouyeri Court Case
Van Gogh Murderer Sentenced to Life
A court in the Netherlands has sentenced the killer of Theo van Gogh to prison for life. The case stirred up racial and religious tension in the country and forced policy makers to ask questions about the integration of Muslims into Dutch society. By Mark Caldwell
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Portrait Rebiya Kadir
Fighting for the Uighurs' Rights
The global war against terrorism provides China with a pretext to persecute its own Muslim population. Human rights activist Rebiya Kadir speaks out about the situation of roughly eight million Uighurs in China. Tobias Grote-Beverborg reports
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Interview Ayesha Jalal
Pakistan: A State with a Split Personality
President Musharraf is a man with more than one face. His contradictions match Pakistan's history. This nation was defined along religious identity and the army has always been a source of unelected political power. An interview with Ayesha Jalal
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Media in Syria
Restricted Scope
Despite the announcement of reforms at the Baath Party conference, hopes of liberalisation in Syrian media policy received a clear setback when the prime minister decided to withdraw the licence of the weekly paper al-Mubki. Götz Nordbruch reports
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After the Terror Attacks in London
Muslims' Condemnation Is Vital, But Not Enough
Those responsible for the recent terrorist attacks in London presume support amongst Europe's Muslims. In this commentary, Aiman Mazyek calls for Muslims to actively distance themselves from terror.