A Muslim land that has recently been a model of good governance and entrepreneurship, now looks forward to a university built by civil society:
- Former Refugees Launch University in Somaliland (Christian Science Monitor)
The rupee sets “a new low for the second consecutive dayand violence continues as impatience with Musharraf grows:
- Pakistan Army Won’t Support Musharraf: Government (Reuters)
- Bomb Hits Pakistan Military Truck, at Least 14 Dead (LA Times)
Don’t hold your breath waiting for U.S. sanctions on companies advancing Israel’s nuclear program:
- U.S. Imposes Sanctions on 5 Iranian Companies (Washington Post)
Although Ahmadinijad’s visit is criticized by America and Israel, analysts say is “about ensuring centuries-old ties during a period of global tensions…”
- Turkey Walks Tightrope over Iran Ties (Reuters)
While a Sunni monarch’s visit to the Shia dominated country seen as a glimmer of hope has a backdrop of violence:
- Jordan’s King Abdullah II Visits Iraq (LA Times)
- Curfew in Iraqi province after governor attacked (Reuters)
As democracy takes infant steps in Kuwait, the world watches to see if the royal family is above the law …
… while in monarchist Saudi, walking your dog is a punishable offense:
- In Dog-walking, Saudi Virtue Police See Vice (Christian Science Monitor)
Officials say what Muslim protestors call “an economic blockade by Hindus over a land row began to morph into independence calls” as police fire “across Kashmir a day after a separatist leader was killed by police while trying to lead Muslim traders into Pakistan:”
- Fourteen Killed as Indian Kashmir Land Row Boils (Washington Post)
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