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In Egypt, the largest nation in the Arab world, the already low opinion of the U.S. went even lower last year. Adam Yamaguchi looks into why Egyptians, like the people in many other countries, are much less fond of the USA than they used to be, anad what the U.S. government is doing about it.In Egypt, the largest nation in the Arab world, the already low opinion of the U.S.... more
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2007 is the International year of solidarity with Saharawi People. The self determination process of the former Spanish Sahara is supported by UN resolutions since 1987. These state was abandoned by Spain in 1975, being immediatly occupied by Morocco and Mauritania.
Western Sahara has been on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories since the 1960s when it was a Spanish colony.
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Polisario Front independence movement (and government of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic or SADR) dispute control of the territory. Since a United Nations-sponsored cease-fire agreement in 1991, most of the territory has been controlled by Morocco, with the remainder under the control of Polisario/SADR. Internationally, the major powers such as the United States have taken a generally ambiguous and neutral position on each side's claims, and have pressed both parties to agree on a peaceful resolution. Both Morocco and Polisario have sought to boost their claims by accumulating formal recognition, from largely minor states. Polisario has won formal recognition for SADR from roughly 45 states, and was extended membership in the African Union, while Morocco has won formal recognition for its position from 25 states, as well as the membership of the Arab League[1][2]. In both instances, recognitions have over the past two decades been extended and withdrawn according to changing international trends.
Learn more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Sahara
Western Sahara Online: http://www.wsahara.net/2007 is the International year of solidarity with Saharawi People. The self... more
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"A public-awareness campaign against sexual harassment on the streets of Egypt, a problem that is drawing increasing attention here.Through a cultural center he founded, Mr. El Sawy put up signs along the streets of Cairo and nearby Giza. The ads warned men that if they didnt take action to prevent harassment, their mother, sister or daughter could be the next victim.""A public-awareness campaign against sexual harassment on the streets of Egypt, a... more
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Since moving to Los Angeles seventeen years ago, comedian Ahmed Ahmed has
been challenging stereotypes and using humor to take on religious and political sacred cows. As an Arab- and Muslim-American, Ahmed is able to comment on post-9/11 tensions in ways that most comics can't. In the tradition of great minority comics, Ahmed toys with audience expectations and breaks down walls of misunderstanding.Since moving to Los Angeles seventeen years ago, comedian Ahmed Ahmed has
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