What next for US-Israel relations?
Friday, March 19th, 2010Diplomats from the US, Russia, EU and UN have called on Israel to stop building settlements. What are the chances of Israeli Palestinian talks starting?
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Obama gets high marks for transparency push
Friday, March 19th, 2010WASHINGTON At a time when the Obama administration is struggling to move forward with major policy initiatives affecting health care, energy and banking, it is getting high marks for progress in one area: government transparency.
Can Catholic Church overcome child abuse scandals?
Friday, March 19th, 2010Pope Benedict has written a letter to the Catholics of Ireland. What is your reaction?
Do unions have too much power?
Thursday, March 18th, 2010Overseas unions are backing BA strikes, amid a row over Unite’s links with Britain’s Labour party. What’s your reaction?
Iran - Ready to attack
Thursday, March 18th, 2010American military operations for a major conventional war with Iran could be implemented any day. They extend far beyond targeting suspect WMD facilities and will enable President Bush to destroy Iran’s military, political and economic infrastructure overnight using conventional weapons.
Obama’s Approval Rating on Energy, Economy and Environment Drops Sharply
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010President Barack Obama’s job rating on energy, the economy and the environment has fallen sharply in the last year, a poll released Wednesday suggested.
India looks beyond Tehran in the Gulf
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010With his visit to Saudi Arabia, Dr Singh has re-emphasised that when it comes to the Gulf, Iran will not be the focus of Indian foreign policy.
Obama Not Meeting Americans’ Lofty Expectations on Issues
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Far fewer Americans say President Barack Obama has done a good job in three key areas — protecting the environment (52%), improving energy policy (43%), and making America prosperous (38%) — than a year ago predicted he would do so.
Volvo Ocean Race organisers dismiss safety concerns
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010Volvo Ocean Race organiser dismiss concerns at decision to send fleet through some of world’s most dangerous waters.
On the Occasion of Iranian New Year 1389
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010Norooz is a relic of ancient times. A memory of old tales and epics, a celebration of rebirth and rejuvenation. Spring has arrived and the previous year with all its events, good or bad, has passed. Renewed hope anticipates new achievements. -Firouzeh Mirrazavi
