Despite imposing swift justice on those who threaten the innocent …
- Death Sentences for Iraq Bombers (Al Jazeera)
… Bombings intended to incite sectarian violence are on the rise in anticipation of the upcoming elections…
- 3 Explosions Rock Holy Shiite City in Iraq (Washington Post)
… Meanwhile, opponents believe the commission is using “severe intimidation and threats” to justify removing political competition:
- Iraqi Commission Bars Nearly 500 Candidates (NY Times)
“Until they find good district governors, or provincial governors, or the right president for Afghanistan, the problem will never be solved because a lot of money comes to Afghanistan from all over the world, but it disappears hereâ€: – District Governor Balouch:
- Rebuilding Afghanistan: Will Government Take Hold in This Post-Taliban Town? (Christian Science Monitor)
Banning the face veil would make France more like Turkey, Egypt or Tunisia than like the U.S. or other Western countries:
- Status of Face-Covering Veils Muslim Around Europe (AP / Washington Post)
Orchestrating a diplomatic style that more closely resembles their foreign policy:
- Israel-Turkey Spat Reveals Israel’s New ‘ National Pride’ Policy (Christian Science Monitor)
