Painting by Dr Jamal Badwan Water aches by Iqbal Tamimi When I dozed off locusts of darkness invaded my arteries: blocking the sun, releasing my paralysis.  
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Poetry & Literature
Poetry & Literature
Opinion
The latest Arab revolutions which opened the doors for freedom of expression are claimed to produce new forms of corruption that are changing the pillars and foundations of professional associations and trade unions including the Egyptian... Read more
Opinion
In reality it takes half a minute to actually cross between the two points separating Palestinians from Ramallah barrier to the next checkpoint in Jerusalem. This half a minute forces Palestinians in the fasting month of Ramadan to cue from... Read more
News
Three Britons who were allegedly tortured in a Dubai prison have been pardoned by authorities and are due to return home, a British based charity announced today
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Opinion
A 24-year-old Norwegian woman has been sentenced to a 16 month prison sentence, convicted of ‘having sex outside of marriage’, after reporting a rape incident to Dubai police. 
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News
Bristol City Council which is celebrating its new title as the Green Capital of Europe and enjoys its title as the City of Sanctuary, has celebrated its annual Age Festival yesterday, Monday 29 June 2013 at the City Hall
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News
KSA commands 60% of Middle East air charter business, says Private Jet Charter at launch of its Saudi portal
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Herstory
The 33-year-old woman, who can be identified only as Suad, may pay a heavy price for defying her well-connected father and marrying an Italian she met on holiday
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