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Top Israeli diplomat holds secret talks in Oman

Haaretz. | Haaretz | Posted 11.23.2009 | Home


Foreign Ministry director-general Yossi Gal has held secret state-level meetings in Oman's capital Muscat, a senior official in Jerusalem told Haaretz...

A Female Perspective on Ramadan in Cairo

Annelle Sheline | Posted 11.17.2009 | World


Annelle Sheline

I was eager to experience Ramadan in Egypt. I would attempt to fast, but wondered how the experience would feel without the closeness of a family.

The Gulf States Already Have Links with Israel

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi | Posted 08.24.2009 | World


Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi

Should the Gulf countries maintain contacts with Israel if this would make life easier for Palestinians? Could having such ties propel the Middle East peace process forward?

The Gulf Can't Deal with Iran Until Iran Deals with Itself

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi | Posted 07.30.2009 | World


Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi

The GCC is looking at an Iranian government that has lost a great deal of credibility, both locally and internationally, and has yet to figure out how to deal with itself.

Somali Pirates Hijack Ship In Oman National Waters: NATO

Reuters | Posted 07.13.2009 | World


Suspected Somali pirates have seized a German-owned cargo ship off the coast of Oman, the first recorded attack in its territorial waters, NATO allian...

Do You Know Which Countries Hold America's National Debt?

Mark Nickolas | Posted 05.01.2009 | Politics


Mark Nickolas

While Treasury doesn't breakdown the oil producing states which hold American debt (together they are in third place), that group includes quite a few pariah nations.