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Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt for others. Cesar Chavez
“We Should Celebrate Oman’s Cultural Diversity”
SUSAN ALSHAHRI: It's little known that southern Oman has several indigent languages in addition to Arabic. With little support these are in danger of disappearing, however. …
Poetic and Poignant: Lebanese Hymns of Love and War
TABSIR: They reflect the everyday struggles of a people whose land has been wracked by conflict and war. …
Scarfe’s Cartoon Is Grotesque. So Is the Occupation
RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: The work of Gerald Scarfe has always evoked strong views but he has surpassed himself with his Netanyahu cartoon. …
‘The Elusive Morsi’: President Avoids Writer Meeting
M. LYNX-QUALEY: President Morsi decided to give the traditional author meeting a miss at the opening of the Cairo Book Fair. What's he afraid of? …
The ‘Nice Jewish Girl’ Writing So Much About Islam
SUSIE OF ARABIA: She is a woman of many parts - journalist, British, Jewish, psychologist and houseboat dweller. What fascinates her about Islam? …
Dubai’s Stunning, Funky New Art Space: The Archive
ALEXANDER MCNABB: They've surpassed themselves this time. The Shahib Brothers know what it is to create brilliantly executed art/workspaces. …
iPads and Infidels: Inaccurate, Superficial Saudi View
EMAN AL-NAFJAN: Here we go again - another foreigner rattles out yet another 'analysis' of Saudi Arabia that seems to have been pre-cooked. …
‘We Heart Torture’: Zero Dark Thirty’s Message
KAREN J. GREENBERG, INFORMED COMMENT: It's a deeply flawed movie with a deeply troubling message - torture is great. …
Hip Hop Hijabis: The Rhythm and Rhyme of Debate
METTE REITZEL, CGNEWS: Their appearance, their message and their undoubted skill blend to create powerful voices confronting stereotypes…
Photo of the Year: One Tender Moment in Gaza
RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: Time Magazine has chosen its 'Photo of the Year' and it is a moment of great sadness during the recent onslaught on Gaza …
An Iraqi Icon: Fadhil Al-Azzawi Reviews His Career
AMIRA ABD EL-KHALEK, CGNEWS: He is one of the Arab World's most revered authors and recently looked back on his life of writing. …
The Trouble With Egypt: How To Explain To Children
MONA ELNAMOURY, ARABLIT: Fatima Almaadoul, a children's author, has come up with an interesting way to talk to children about Egypt's troubled present…