Opinion | Editorials
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Monday May 21
Task cut out for new Egypt president
He will have to deal with an assertive parliament and military authorities
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Monday May 21
Growth the only way out of crisis
But most G8 members cannot afford to raise more debt for stimulus packages
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Monday May 21
When in doubt, check labour law
Employers who put their interests ahead of the employees contradict the provisions
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Sunday May 20
EU can't afford to drag its feet on Greece
Merkel and Hollande must reach a pact on the issue for the sake of the market
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Sunday May 20
Kudos to the world court
Mladic trial shows just how high a standard of jurisprudence is followed at The Hague
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Sunday May 20
India's soap opera on corruption
After 15 months in jail the key player of 2G spectrum scam is a free man
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Saturday May 19
Enforce midday break from June 1
Exemptions granted to rule must be restricted to all but most essential cases
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Saturday May 19
Palestinian parties must stand united
Hamas and PNA governments should realise that political bickering serves Israel's cause
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Saturday May 19
Pakistan needs to find common ground with US
Cooperation is essential for Islamabad's development and peace in Afghanistan
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Friday May 18
New approach needed to end crisis in Syria
Shocking rise in number of civilian deaths shows regime's disregard for human life
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Friday May 18
End confusion over holidays
Authorities must work on an agreed plan focusing on high quality education
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Friday May 18
IPL allegations muddy the game
Regulation of betting organisations will help protect the integrity of cricket
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Thursday May 17
Help Somalia combat piracy
Worldwide initiatives, like EU Navfor, and rebuilding government structures are critical
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Thursday May 17
Greece has to swallow bitter austerity pill
Greeks must be willing to set finances in order if they want to stay in the Eurozone
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Thursday May 17
Stronger laws, wider awareness
Curbing trade in exotic animals requires a clear legal framework and public education
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Wednesday May 16
Political will key to robust GCC union
Unified security policies are welcome, but economic cooperation will benefit citizens
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Wednesday May 16
Don't marginalise the Uighurs
Chinese government's repression of ethnic minority is leading to mindless bloodshed
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Wednesday May 16
Mexico needs to act against cartels
Violence seeks to deter next government from cracking down on drug operations
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Tuesday May 15
Occupation of Palestinian land continues
Israeli deal on hunger strikers should not be confused with progress on peace talks
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Tuesday May 15
City's triumph sweeter in UAE
It has given the football club's faithful supporters the chance to dream again
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Tuesday May 15
Spicing up our achievements
Yahoo's boss was forced to quit after misrepresentation of academic credentials
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Monday May 14
Afghans need to do more to rebuild nation
The killing of a peace council member is blow to efforts to negotiate a political solution
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Monday May 14
Learning from JPMorgan's loss
It remains impossible to effectively manage risk inherent in opaque financial products
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Monday May 14
Our turn to give back to nature
Kalba reserve will help preserve local wildlife and educate residents about the region
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Sunday May 13
Unity crucial for Algeria's development
Youth hopeful that changes in the political scene will prove productive in the long run
Opinion Editor's choice
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Surprising US media apathy to the Iran story
By Adel Safty, Special to Gulf News
The neglect with which the influential have treated news of nuclear talks from and about Tehran is instinctive
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The changing face of democracy
By Ayman Mustafa, Special to Gulf News
As humanity becomes less creative in thought and philosophy, only a ‘holy' theory can keep things in place
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Do not write off the West yet
By Bruce Jones
The rise of new power-brokers on the global scene in the wake of the economic crisis does not mean that the old warhorses are now a spent force
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