December 2006
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Middle East
Under the veil of sexuality
December 2006 – In modern-day Muslim societies,
the struggle for greater sexual liberty is hampered by social taboo. Two recent
titles attempt to remove the veil of modesty and secrecy surrounding
homosexuality and the oft-neglected issue of female sexuality. They deliver
surprises both to critics and defenders of Islam. Read on
A letter to the Israeli premier
Tom Kenis urges the Israeli Prime Minister Ehud
Olmert to soften his government’s toughening policy towards ‘family
unification’ in the Palestinian territories. Read on
Travel
Sicilian getaways
Sicily’s rugged beauty and chequered heritage make it an attractive getaway – in the romantic, not in the Mafia sense of the word. In fact, far from being a shadowy underworld populated by secretive families and deadly vows of silence, this beautiful Mediterranean isle – with its eclectic mix of history, culture, cuisine and laid-back living – is a charming, if often crumbling, retreat.
Humour
X Pat: Do not release until Xmas
December 2006 – It’s nearly Xmas and X Pat
finds himself in the most delicious quandary of his life. Read on
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Out now!! Fatal Footprint The global human impact of cluster munitions Fatal
Footprint is the
first comprehensive study systematically analysing the impact of cluster
munitions on civilian populations through casualty data. It reveals that 98%
of casualties are civilians, and most of those ordinary people going about
their daily business. Find out more |
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Focus Salom Now! Fusing the
Arabic and Hebrew words for ‘peace’, Salom Now! is the idea of creating an Arab-Israeli
civil alliance to build understanding and strike out towards a people’s peace
in the Middle East. Read on |
Focus Conflict in the Middle East Conflict has become
an increasingly common feature of the contemporary Middle East for a variety
of geo-strategic, political and historical reasons. This section
explores a variety of unorthodox ideas for mitigating conflict and building
bridges in the region. Read on |
Focus Homosexuality in the Middle East Homosexuality is one of the most
controversial taboo topics in the Arab world today, and one that is rarely
discussed in public. In this special focus on homosexuality, Diabolic Digest is doing its
own modest bit in bringing the issue out of the closet. Read on |
Focus Democracy in Egypt Democratic reform in Egypt is a
one step forward, one step back, two to the side kind of experience. It is
sometimes exciting and promising, often frustrating and depressing, and too
often stagnant. This special focus section explores the issue of democracy in
Egypt. Read on |
Focus Multiculturalism in Europe Europe faces the tough challenge
of forging a tolerant and representative multicultural society that reflects
the chequered identities of the many people who call themselves European.
Presently, this is particularly the case when it comes to its Muslim
minority. Read on |
Focus Women, feminism and Islam The position of Muslim women is a
complex and varies greatly from country to country, from group to group and
even from person to person. Many of the issues facing Muslim
women are familiar to women everywhere – the difference is often a question of
degree. What is clear is that debate, dialogue and reform are sorely needed
if Muslim women are to attain the equality they deserve. |
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