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There is a rich history of women scholars imparting knowledge about Islam
The Russian narrative is all about Putin defiantly standing up to the thoroughly corrupt and imperialist Western order
All roads lead to China, where a mighty economic slowdown is pricking hugely inflated bubbles
If we are to walk the road to democracy, the first step would be to cast aside illusions and call a spade a spade
Artificially high food prices are the new normal and cloud the developing world in a pall of misery
The inexorable capitalism forces, which made China world’s factory, are looking for the next super-cheap destination
We may be witnessing the early assertive steps of a new superpower. And the year is only half done.
The politicians have utterly failed in providing a solution. One can only hope the judiciary delivers.
We must not let the trauma of the 2013 election fiasco drive us headlong into another potential disaster
As others have learnt the hard way, flashy high-tech machines don't necessarily substitute for election integrity