NEWS & REPORTS

Israelis let down pro-Zionist Starbucks

The international franchise Starbucks shut down its six branches in Israel. The reason behind this closure, as some youth in the Arab world might want to fantacize, was their boycott in the Arab world.

Americans leave Beirut after threats

American nationals received threats from unidentified people to leave the country immediately.

Terrorists bomb Beirut's McDonalds

A bomb that blasted one of the McDonalds branches in Jdeideh prompted negative reaction among most politicians and religious figures in the country.

Peter Arnet for Arabia in Baghdad

Former CNN correspondent Peter Arnet, the journalist who exclusively covered the 1991 war on Iraq, has become the correpondent of the Arabia satellite channel in Baghdad during the 2003 war.

Connecting nations through awareness

As a group of 22 international first-year students at the American University of Paris, we have established our own NGO: Senergy.

A youth group's profile: The Communist Youth of Australia

The Communist Youth of Australia (CYA) is a group formed specifically for youth in Australia, to fight against a system that is becoming increasingly harsh, with high unemployment,low paid McJobs, and astronomical debts all part of the fun of being a young Australian today.

Several organizations join anti-war effort in AUB

Students at the American University of Beirut launched a campaign in support of the Iraqi people while expressing their anti-war sentiments.

War stirs debate on UC Irvine Campus

With the onset of war in Iraq already past us, University of California Irvine students and faculty reacted to the continuing American-led advance into Baghdad with mixed sentiments.

EDITORIALS

After September 11, the "clash of civilizations" became the justification for modern days conflicts. This has turned tensions and rivalries in the world to banal processes of civilizations getting in touch with each other and fighting over natural resources. In this explanation, the end justifies the means and the history of colonialism and settlements repeats itself.

As an Iraqi citizen, I feel sad. Not because war is ravaging my country.

FEATURES & ANALYSIS

Divisions among senior officials at the United States administration on the future of post-war Iraq came to the fore Wednesday as talks about appointments of Americans slated to run Iraq surfaced.

Saddam Hussein is the most methodical Arab leader of the 20the century. He's organized, a daydreamer and had the following. He was popular.

Going back in time we find out that Iraq's economic prosperity was extremely short-lived. External and internal factors constrained the expansion of an economy that had significant growth potentials driven by its massive oil reserves and a large market by regional standards.

In 1983, while the International Socialist Organization was still a very young group, Duncan Hallas came to the US to give a national tour of meetings about Karl Mar in honor of the 100th anniversary of Marx's death.

LIGHT NEWS

The CIA announced Monday that it suspects Saddam Hussein's latest televised address was pre-recorded, pointing to its suspiciously dated reference to Nelly's "Hot In Herre," a rap hit from the summer of 2002. Courtsey of www.theonion.com

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		NEWS & REPORTS Israelis let down pro-Zionist Starbucks The international franchise Starbucks shut down its six branches in Israel. The reason behind this closure, as some youth in the Arab world might want to fantacize, was their boycott in the Arab world. Americans leave Beirut after threats American nationals received threats from unidentified people to leave the country immediately. Terrorists bomb Beirut's McDonalds A bomb that blasted one of the McDonalds branches in Jdeideh prompted negative reaction among most politicians and religious figures in the country. Peter Arnet for Arabia in Baghdad Former CNN correspondent Peter Arnet, the journalist who exclusively covered the 1991 war on Iraq, has become the correpondent of the Arabia satellite channel in Baghdad during the 2003 war. Connecting nations through awareness As a group of 22 international first-year students at the American University of Paris, we have established our own NGO: Senergy. A youth group's profile: The Communist Youth of Australia The Communist Youth of Australia (CYA) is a group formed specifically for youth in Australia, to fight against a system that is becoming increasingly harsh, with high unemployment,low paid McJobs, and astronomical debts all part of the fun of being a young Australian today. Several organizations join anti-war effort in AUB Students at the American University of Beirut launched a campaign in support of the Iraqi people while expressing their anti-war sentiments. War stirs debate on UC Irvine Campus With the onset of war in Iraq already past us, University of California Irvine students and faculty reacted to the continuing American-led advance into Baghdad with mixed sentiments.	March Issue War looms amid all protests Let's find a third way, an Alternative. The second intifada comes to end as Palestinian officials strike security deals. Downtown Beirut must get itself some character. Student representation need to be reconsidered ... and more

		EDITORIALS Is war just, moral, or humane? After September 11, the "clash of civilizations" became the justification for modern days conflicts. This has turned tensions and rivalries in the world to banal processes of civilizations getting in touch with each other and fighting over natural resources. In this explanation, the end justifies the means and the history of colonialism and settlements repeats itself. The art of standing nowhere in the war on Iraq As an Iraqi citizen, I feel sad. Not because war is ravaging my country.

		FEATURES & ANALYSIS Baghdad waits for new rulers coming from afar Divisions among senior officials at the United States administration on the future of post-war Iraq came to the fore Wednesday as talks about appointments of Americans slated to run Iraq surfaced. Main Iraqi Opposition Factions Your ABC to understanding Saddam Hussein Saddam Hussein is the most methodical Arab leader of the 20the century. He's organized, a daydreamer and had the following. He was popular. Dismantling pre-war legacy: Iraq's prosperity was short-lived Going back in time we find out that Iraq's economic prosperity was extremely short-lived. External and internal factors constrained the expansion of an economy that had significant growth potentials driven by its massive oil reserves and a large market by regional standards. Duncan Hallas's 1983 introduction to Marxist ideology In 1983, while the International Socialist Organization was still a very young group, Duncan Hallas came to the US to give a national tour of meetings about Karl Mar in honor of the 100th anniversary of Marx's death.

		LIGHT NEWS In a pre-taped message, Saddam warns the US about rising heat levels The CIA announced Monday that it suspects Saddam Hussein's latest televised address was pre-recorded, pointing to its suspiciously dated reference to Nelly's "Hot In Herre," a rap hit from the summer of 2002. Courtsey of www.theonion.com

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