Minaret of Freedom Weblog

It seems some Americans are unclear on the difference between revenge and justice served in an open court:

• Obama and Holder Defend Plans to Try Sept. 11 Suspects (LA Times)

The University will challenge Saudi social norms by permitting women to dress as they choose, allowing men and women working, studying and socializing together, and creating a movie theater:

• A Saudi Gamble to See if Seeds of Change Will Grow (NY Times)

Legal issues and an unwillingness of Congress to allow innocent detainees on US soil make it impossible for Obama to fulfill his promise:

• Obama Admits Guantanamo Won’t Close by Jan. Deadline (Washington Post)

Israel continues to test the limits of its most important ally…

• Obama Raps Israel Over New Jerusalem Settlement Plan (Christian Science Monitor)

… as Palestinian authorities look to prohibit products originating from Israeli settlements

• Boycott Targets Settlement Products (Al Jazeera)

“There is no time, mood or will among politicians to reach a deal …” yet “if the election is delayed and we enter a constitutional void, it will open the door to attempts to overthrow the regime and to stage coups” – lawmaker Safia Sahhal:

• Iraqi Election Measure Vetoed (Washington Post)