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ISSUE Forty-four!

 

November 2008

What’s the difference between Obama and an Arab?

John McCain has furnished compelling proof that Barack Obama is not an Arab: the Democrat is a family man. Read on

 

Taking Hitler off the menu

Was Belgian television justified in pulling an episode of a cooking programme featuring Hitler's favourite dish? Read on

 

Dal Lake, Srinagar

©Katleen Maes

Paradise forsaken

With the separatist movement committed to non-violence, now is a good time to visit Kashmir. Read on

 

Murder at rush hour

A murder trial is delving into the mystery of why and how a young Belgian was stabbed to death for his MP3 player during rush hour in the capital’s busiest train station. Read on

 

Ramadan for drinkers

With booze in short supply, the month of fasting can be a thirsty wait for some Muslims. Read on

 

 

The God veto

Belief in the sacredness of the holy land has long bedevilled the quest for peace. It’s time to challenge the ‘God veto’. Read on

 

Forecast: dry, becoming drier

There’s more than enough fresh water in the world to sate our thirst. The problem is getting it to where it is desperately needed. Read on

 

Readers’ comments

Readers air their views on Obama and the Arabs, the fishy controversy surrounding Hitler’s favourite dish, ‘Eve teasing’ in Bangladesh, ‘virtual water’, the literally mammoth task of building the pyramids, and more. Read on

 

 

 

 

 

 

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