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The U.S. troop withdrawal leaves behind a country embittered by an occupation that's cost thousands of lives and billions of dollars. And as U.S. soldiers return home for Christmas, the mood is far from joyful among veterans struggling to deal with the personal aftermath of the war. With soaring suicide rates, it's still too early to estimate the true cost …
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Forth generation of Musthaphas forays into legal domain By S.S. Selvanayagam
"Mr. Faisz Musthapha, P.C, is the veteran lawyer and the icon of 'Musthapha Generation of Lawyers' is also heading the Sailan Muslim Foundation. We are proud and pleased to place on record our appreciation of the contribution made by Mr. Faisz Musthapha towards the Community in general and Sailan Muslim Foundation in particular.Congratulations to 'Musthapha Family' and may Allah bless …
Read More »The Book of Jobs By Joseph E. Stiglitz
Forget monetary policy. Re-examining the cause of the Great Depression—the revolution in agriculture that threw millions out of work—the author argues that the U.S. is now facing and must manage a similar shift in the “real” economy, from industry to service, or risk a tragic replay of 80 years ago. It has now been almost five years since the bursting …
Read More »Inside Iran: Rick Steves’ Travel Journal The Most fascinating and surprising land I’ve ever visited
We produced the TV show to understand and humanize Iran. I've written this to share my personal experiences, lessons learned, and opinions that were shaped by my trip. And it's your chance to wander with me behind-the-scenes in this rich, perplexing society. I hope you enjoy this journal, and the TV show. Last year, a friend from …
Read More »Security Council Remains Grounded by Political Manipulation By Thalif Deen
When Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin briefed reporters recently, he offered some biting criticisms of the growing political manipulation of the most powerful body at the United Nations: the 15-member Security Council. Implicitly targeting some of the Western nations – specifically the United States, UK and France – he said "words no longer mean what they used to be". When Security …
Read More »Muslims are an integral part of country – AHM Azwer, MP
Following is the text of the speech by Advisor to the President and Member of Parliament AHM Azwer at the budget 2012 debate on the Vote of the Ministry of National Heritage, made in Parliament on December 12, 201: Hon. Deputy Chairman, there seems to be an atmosphere of complete peace and harmony prevailing in this House today and I …
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