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An excellent article on Iran.

Quoted: Why the Iranians see themselves in a very different light

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Quoted: Andrew C. Revkin on climate change and sustainable living.

One the one hand, considering the sad state of arab education, this is a much-needed move. On the other hand, will it actually work given the reactionary nature of arab society?

Quoted: King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is staking $12.5 billion on a gargantuan bid to catch up with the West in science and technology.

Isn't it great when the US stands, alone, for truth, justice, and the American way.

Quoted: The vote was 185 to 1, with the United States the lone dissenter.

Twice in a week, the US does what is right at geo-political expense. Will wonders never cease?

Quoted: A planned award ceremony would have “an extremely serious impact” on relations, Chinese officials warned.

I think I need to take a drive to Angola.

(The funny thing is that I am serious... the vehicle I have parked in Namibia has to be driven outside the Namibia/South Africa/Botswana customs union once a year and Angola makes the most sense. Road trip anyone?

Quoted: Thanks to surging oil production, Angola’s economy is booming, but most Angolans remain as poor as ever.

This attack _still_ makes no sense. And this report doesn't clear things up.

Quoted: The deadly attack on a peacekeeping base in Darfur late Saturday threatened to undermine fragile efforts by the U.N. and the African Union to forge a peace agreement.

Redotting for Yemi.

Quoted: Cornell Degree, Offered in Africa