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IslamophobiaHolland Is Everywhere
Radical Islam poses a real challenge. But the debate in Germany has anti-Muslim tones. Nevertheless, the murder of van Gogh is no proof that multicultural society has failed, argues Eberhard Seidel.
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UK's Anti Terror Law
Guantánamo in Britain's Backyard
Britain's highest court delivered a scathing judgement on the indefinite detention of foreign terror suspects under what Amnesty International called "cruel" conditions. The law lords called this practice unlawful. Tareq Al-Arab reports from London
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EU Accession Talks
Turkey Sobers up after EU Dream
Brussels' announcement of a date to start EU membership talks comes as a relief to Tukey, after the issue of Cyprus threatened to derail negotiations. After the initial celebration, the doubts and worries are setting in. By Dorian Jones
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Udo Steinbach/Hans-Ulrich Wehler
Experts Debate Turkey's Role in Europe
Can Turkey be integrated into Europe's political culture? Two prominent experts - Udo Steinbach, Director of the German Institute for Middle East Studies (pro), and internationally-renowned historian Hans-Ulrich Wehler (contra) - answer questions on the issue.
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Turkey
Good Times at the Stock Exchange
With sinking inflation and upward growth rates, the Istanbul Stock Exchange is dominated by an atmosphere of optimism. Experts predict the good times will continue, even if Turkey is denied entry into the EU. Klaudia Prevezanos reports
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EU Asylum Policy
Europe Closes its Doors
Commentators say the EU's asylum policy is not striving for the protection of refugees, but rather for the protection of Europe from refugees. The EU countries are shifting the responsibility to the poor regions of origin, says Karl Kopp.
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EU/Turkey
EU Still at Odds over Turkey Joining
Foreign ministers from the European Union are in Brussels discussing the upcoming decision on entering talks with Turkey over future membership in the EU. But even at the last minute, they are not all of one mind. Bernd Riegert reports
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France
University Courses for Muslim Prayer Leaders
France is to lay on university courses for Muslim prayer leaders to teach them about the French way of life. The move announced by Interior Minister Dominique de Villepin is aimed at better integrating France's imams. By Alasdair Sandford
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Arab World Days
Opportunities for a Change in Perspective
German Bundestag recently held its first-ever "Arab World Days", where more than 300 Arab politicians and scholars met to engage in dialogue. Sabine Ripperger reports from Berlin
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The Arab Reform Movement
Taking Stock after One Year
This year there has been increasing discussion of reforms in the Arab world. But what progress has the democratization process actually made?
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Euromed Dialogue
European Union Urges Engagement in Middle East
During regional talks between Arab and Israeli ministers at the Euromed meeting in The Hague, European Union officials called for a return to the Middle East peace process and continued political reform in the region.
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Mideast Peace Process
Opening the Door of Opportunity
Israel's Foreign Minister Shalom met with his Palestinian counterpart Shaath in The Hague on Monday for the first time since Yasser Arafat's death. Shalom said a "door of opportunity" was opening for Middle East peace. By Bernd Riegert
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