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July 30, 2008

Rules Restrict Saudi Women’s Studies Abroad

by Sabria S. Jawhar, Saudi Gazette, Saudi Arabia - One of greatest joys and probably the most important decision for potential students is the opportunity to study abroad. But for many women the opportunity just isn’t there.

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For Maltese Arrivals, Reluctant Hospitality

by Nicky Gardner, Hidden Europe, Germany - Tareke came by boat, making landfall on Malta’s south coast on a hot summer night. That was in...

Israeli Jews and Arabs Find Hope in Microfinance Fund

by Karin Kloosterman, Common Ground, Israel - The cost of housing in Israel's capital city Jerusalem is soaring, the disparity between rich and poor is...

Human Rights: All Talk?

by Galina Stolyarova, Transitions Online, Czech Republic - With each new empty threat against Russia, Europe's human rights watchdog looks more ridiculous....

European Disunion: No Unity in Financial Crisis Response

by Frida Ghitis, World Politics Review, USA - Last week, when the financial system threatened to unravel in the United States, European Union leaders called...

South Africa: Groundswell of Dissent or Just a Huge Gamble?

by Gaye Davis, Independent Online, South Africa - In a less stable country, it might have been the post-coup press conference given by the losing...