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A new era of opportunity
By Ban Ki-moon Seventy years ago, the United Nations was created from…
Despite UN resolution, differences over Syria remain
The UN Security Council has unanimously agreed a resolution to end the…
How does the ‘Family of 1952’ perceive ‘the people’? (Part 3)
Let us look at how pro-regime forces, or rather pro-1952 family forces,…
Ignore Trump’s bigotry at your peril!
Donald Trump is smashing red lines at the rate of knots, yet…
Runoff elections, a curse to our democracy!
In the aftermath of an election, nations that seek continuous improvement would…
Opinion: Premature rejoicing in Paris
The agreement reached at the world climate conference has been labeled "historic."…
The state’s religious politics
While I was considering what to write in this week’s article, and…
Fearful of protests, Egypt keeps stadia closed
Egyptian law enforcement authorities and the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), in a…
We have a treaty – but at what cost?
After two weeks, huge amounts of political rhetoric, and much activity behind…
Opinion: Play with an open hand, VW
Volkswagen's top brass has asked for patience as it pursues those responsible…