NEWS & REPORTS

War looms amid all protests

The world witnessed one of the biggest protests in the modern history as several millions took to the streets in mid February protesting a potential aggression against Iraq. Meanwhile, America and Britain seemed set to go to war. By the time this publication went to press, analysts estimated that war was set to happen in mid March.

Jewish clubs shutdown in Canada

Student Jewish clubs in Queens University of Ontario, Canada, were shut down on charge of recruiting Jewish students to join the Israeli military. Alternative's correspondent wrote that the Canadian law prohibits that any country recruit from among Canadian citizens for emigration or military drafting.

March demos fail to draw as many protestors

After millions of people against war on Iraq took to the streets in mid February, there were no similar massive protests in March.

The second intifada comes to end as Palestinian officials strike security deals

Political analysts argue that the second intifada is now over thanks to the Palestinian fear that a war on Iraq would divert world attention from any possible atrocities that the Israelis might want to inflict on them during a potential war in the region.

Bush fails to convince nations on reason for war

Several months after the United States and the United Kingdom started their endeavor of lining up the world's nation behind them for a possible war on Iraq, the two countries failed to convince the world community of the necessity of launching war against Iraq.

EDITORIALS

Is this part of the world doomed to backwardness? Do all people live here in spite of their will? Will everyone who has an opportunity to seek a better life abroad leave this country?

What does the word "Central" stand for in the naming of the "Beirut Central District (BCD)?"

Student representation has dominated almost all forms of student activity and the student movement.

Although viewers of the picture above have the luxury of seeing this sniper, his victims during the Lebanese 15-year civil war only could hear or feel his bullets.

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		NEWS & REPORTS War looms amid all protests The world witnessed one of the biggest protests in the modern history as several millions took to the streets in mid February protesting a potential aggression against Iraq. Meanwhile, America and Britain seemed set to go to war. By the time this publication went to press, analysts estimated that war was set to happen in mid March. Jewish clubs shutdown in Canada Student Jewish clubs in Queens University of Ontario, Canada, were shut down on charge of recruiting Jewish students to join the Israeli military. Alternative's correspondent wrote that the Canadian law prohibits that any country recruit from among Canadian citizens for emigration or military drafting. March demos fail to draw as many protestors After millions of people against war on Iraq took to the streets in mid February, there were no similar massive protests in March. The second intifada comes to end as Palestinian officials strike security deals Political analysts argue that the second intifada is now over thanks to the Palestinian fear that a war on Iraq would divert world attention from any possible atrocities that the Israelis might want to inflict on them during a potential war in the region. Bush fails to convince nations on reason for war Several months after the United States and the United Kingdom started their endeavor of lining up the world's nation behind them for a possible war on Iraq, the two countries failed to convince the world community of the necessity of launching war against Iraq.

		EDITORIALS Let's find a third way, an Alternative Is this part of the world doomed to backwardness? Do all people live here in spite of their will? Will everyone who has an opportunity to seek a better life abroad leave this country? Downtown Beirut must get itself some character What does the word "Central" stand for in the naming of the "Beirut Central District (BCD)?" Student representation need to be reconsidered Student representation has dominated almost all forms of student activity and the student movement. Past war: One shot, one kill Although viewers of the picture above have the luxury of seeing this sniper, his victims during the Lebanese 15-year civil war only could hear or feel his bullets.

		FEATURES As tourism booms, funds funnel into luxurious downtown More than 80,000 tourists have flocked to Lebanon in the first half of February 2003, already 50 percent above the aggregate figure for February 2002.

		REVIEWS Jalal Khoury casts doubt on the role of Mt. Lebanon Saints The Monot Theater in Ashrafieh hosted the new cast of the famous director Jalal Khoury's Hindiye play in February.

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