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US forces are scheduled to complete their withdrawal from Iraq by 31 December. They leave the country, the ancient cradle of civilisation, which George W. Bush invaded in 2003, lying through his teeth that Saddam Hussein was involved in 9/11 and threatening the western world with nuclear weapons, to a future that is more than uncertain. More... |
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The Americans are cutting down the jihadist movement’s leaders in a savage and largely secret campaign of counter-terror that is redefining how future wars will be fought. By Ed Blanche More... |
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As the final days of what has been a disappointing year for many Arab investors approach, eyes are once again focused on equities, as well as bonds. The end of the Eid Al Adha holidays, huge rises in public spending in the Gulf states and the prospect of oil prices holding up are all adding to a sense of optimism. Even the Eurozone crisis is seen as a buying opportunity given the relative weakness of the euro against the dollar. So, too, is progress in countries like Egypt, Tunisia and Libya on the implementation of reforms, both political and economic, despite continuing conflicts elsewhere in the Arab world. By Pamela Ann Smith More... |
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