Jonathan Cook

The Interview That Spoke Volumes About Gaza Attack

The Interview That Spoke Volumes About Gaza Attack

JONATHAN COOK: CNN was determined to follow the script of ‘equivelance’ when broadcasting an interview with a Gazan and an Israeli. Events took over, though.

 Mich Cafe

Dead Tweets: Citizen Journalists Pay the Price

Dead Tweets: Citizen Journalists Pay the Price

MICH CAFE: With traditional media officially locked out of Syria since the start of the revolution there in March 2011, citizen journalism has taken over the mantle, at a great cost.

 Syria News Wire

“Damascus With Love”: Homage at a Painful Time

“Damascus With Love”: Homage at a Painful Time

NEWS FROM SYRIA: It’s been a depressing time in Syria recently, but a newly released movie set in Damascus certainly lifted my gloom, if only for a few hours.

 SuhaibWebb

Online Dating: A Muslim Guide on How to Be Safe

Online Dating: A Muslim Guide on How to Be Safe

MUNIRA LEKOVIC EZZELDINE, SUHAIBWEBB: With Muslims turning to online dating sites what are the pros and cons of establishing a relationship via the Web.

 Steve Royston

Saudi Arabia – Why Western Consultants Fail

Saudi Arabia – Why Western Consultants Fail

STEVE ROYSTON: If they are to be lasting, appropriate and sustainable, the solutions themselves must come from within, not from the West.

 Naseem Tarawnah

Jordan Swings Open its Doors on a 5-Star Jail

Jordan Swings Open its Doors on a 5-Star Jail

NASEEM TARAWNAH: A new ‘five star jail’ has just opened in Jordan for the rich and those formerly of public office… Could it be the beginning of a regional franchise?