Archive: February, 2005

Snubbing dictators helps Arab world

by  Mansour Omar El-Kikhia At 25 February 2005 Hour 00:07 AM

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 A few years back, I was looking for a friend's home in a Cairo suburb. A pedestrian I asked for directions instructed me to take "the fourth street left after ... More...
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Moderate Muslims face tough choice

by  Mansour Omar El-Kikhia At 18 February 2005 Hour 01:03 AM

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 In Arabic, "Kanaa" is the past tense of the verb "to be." It is referred to as a deficient verb because it justifies exceptions in the language.  An interesting verse in ... More...
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U.S. torture makes mockery of liberty

by  Mansour Omar El-Kikhia At 4 February 2005 Hour 00:00 AM

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 This week's Arab euphoria over the Iraqi elections turned sour as the sexual torture at Guantanamo Bay became public. The Arab street is bewildered at the immorality of the Bush ... More...
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