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Admiration - Islam and Judaism have much in common

Opinion
By Zvi Zohar
Friday, 12 March 2010 02:22
Within Jewish tradition there are sources that express not just a tolerance towards aspects of Muslim religiosity, but a real admiration and positive intellectual and religious respect.
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S&P: U.S. Dollar is Still The World’s Top Reserve Currency

Finance
Posted by Rabih Serrai
Thursday, 11 March 2010 19:48
The U.S. dollar has retained its position as the key international currency, contributing to the 'AAA' rating on its government, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said in a report published today.
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Can Iran’s Accelerating Nuclear Program Be Stopped?

World Politics
By Leonard S. Spector
Thursday, 11 March 2010 00:50
In recent weeks, as Iran ratcheted up its sensitive uranium enrichment activities another notch, and outside observers voiced growing fears that it had intensified its work to design a nuclear warhead, reports surfaced for the first time
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US and EU condemn Israeli settlement building in East Jerusalem

Palestine Politics
Posted by Talal Abdullah
The EU and US have condemned Israel’s decision to build new housing units in East Jerusalem, saying settlements undermined efforts to restart peace talks.
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Iraq completes three economic reform programs supported by IMF

Economics
Posted by Shahid Abbas
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 16:29
Since 2004, Iraq has successfully completed three economic reform programs supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF): one under the Emergency Post Conflict Assistance (EPCA) facility and two (precautionary) Stand-By Arrangements (SBA).
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Islamic principles versus Indonesia's democratic future

Opinion
By Blake Respini and Herdi Sahrasad
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 02:53
A critical component of Indonesia's democratic future involves recognition of the special role of Islam in the state. Because most Indonesian Muslims want their government to respect Islamic customs even if they do not support the creation of an Islamic state,
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Vital Voices Global Partnership: Celebrating extraordinary Muslim women

Culture
By Salma Hasan Ali
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 02:34
On 10 March, three Muslim women will be honoured alongside philanthropist Melinda French Gates and human rights activists Panmelo Castro from Brazil and Rebecca Lolosoli from Kenya, by Vital Voices Global Partnership,
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Australian: Violence against Indian students, prompting review, could improve ties

Opinion
By Robin Jeffrey
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 17:51
Australia, a country shaped by migration, is again being challenged to define itself by a new wave of migration from its giant Asian neighbors. How Australia deals with the new and different influx from China and India will also affect its
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UK: Green overhaul for planning system to cut emissions and bills

Energy
Posted by Rabih Serrai
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 12:24
UK Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has today announced a triple boost for councils tackling climate change by updating planning rules, granting nearly £10million to improve green skills and backing further progress by the "second wave" of eco-towns.
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Australia, India - Talk between English-speaking democracies proves premature

World Politics
By Sadanand Dhume
Monday, 08 March 2010 23:32
When Australian foreign minister Stephen Smith visited India earlier this month, topping the agenda was not nuclear co-operation, joint counter-terrorism efforts or trade ties, but healing a sharp rift between the two countries
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