News and Analysis (10/13/06)

Muslim economist uses market solution to fight poverty:

• Bangladesh’s Banker to the Poor Wins Nobel Peace Prize (AFP)

A Buddhist leader advises his Catholic peer:

• Dalai Lama Sees Pope, Says Few Muslims “Mischievous” (Reuters)

Muslim writer lauded for explorations of pluralism:

• Turkish Novelist Wins Nobel Prize (Washington Post)

Here’s an idea: ignorance as the cure for terrorism.

• Israel Bars New Palestinian Students from Its Universities, Citing Concern over Security (NY Times)

We didn’t kill them, they died of poor health!

• PHR: Israel Denying Medical Treatment to Palestinians (Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

Panel denies democracy is possible, suggests stability is:

• Baker’s Panel Rules Out Iraq Victory (NY Sun)

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