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Nine months since the toppling of President Mubarak Egypt continues to be more firmly than ever under control by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. Contrary to earlier promises parliamentary elections did not take place in September but are now set for November 29. Presidential elections originally scheduled for November are unlikely to take… » read more

Posted by Eberhard Rhein

18 years ago, on September 13th 1993, Rabin and Arafat, the two outstanding political leaders of their communities, solemnly signed the “interim agreement” at the White House in Washington, ushering in a short period of hope for a peaceful settlement of their 60 year-old conflict. But in fact, the 18 years since the Washington ceremony… » read more

Posted by Eberhard Rhein