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Africa: at the end of the Earth
On February 27 the Saharauis celebrate independence day. International aid makes survival possible
world affairs, health, morocco, north africa, united nations, human rights
Georgian women, invisible citizens
Women’s rights are neglected in the Caucasus, as illustrated in Tblisi, Georgia's capital
world affairs, labour, discrimination, tiflis, post-soviet states, caucasus, georgia
Interwar Lebanon tightens its belt
In pre-civil war ambience, how are the Lebanese making a living?
world affairs, baalbek, israel, beirut, peacekeeping, syrian arab republic, middle east
Kosovo's future lies within Europe
On Feb 27 in Belgrade, 15, 000 Serbs protested against the UN's plans for independence from Serbia. What do Serbs and Albanians think about Kosovar identity?
world affairs, balkans, serbia, peacekeeping, nationalism, democratisation, united nations
Italy: 'country of madmen'
Afghanistan - delicate name for European governments. Italy is bridging the gulf between its international obligations and the Senate
world affairs, nato, romano prodi, afghanistan, left-wing, italy, middle east
Western Sahara: forgotten European colony
The Sahrawis celebrate their 30th Independence Day on February 27
world affairs, mauritania, men and women, algeria, morocco, north africa, photography
Iran: Security Council deadline looms
February 21 is the United Nations deadline for Resolution 1737 for Iran to stop its uranium-enrichment programme
world affairs, energy, united states, denmark, spain, iran islamic republic of, america
'Financial aid to Lebanon won't increase Western control'
400 million Euros from the Commission, $770 million from the US. But Lebanon remains consumed by instability
world affairs, paris, france, european union, democratisation, middle east, lebanon
'Were the US to go under, the world would turn to the Euro'
The five-year-old Euro may be trading above the dollar, but a stronger currency can damage Europe
world affairs, alger, euro, varadero, european central bank, globalisation, algeria
Carlos Malamud: 'Europe’s policy is ‘wait and see'
In Cuba, the Castro administration is on the verge of ‘going to a better place’
world affairs, latin america, communism, dictature, cuba, human rights, foreign policy
Olga Karatch: 'Lukashenko takes EU leaders for great lumps'
The German presidency of the EU judged the local elections on January 14 in Belarus ‘undemocratic’. The country’s opposition has already announced its intention of contesting Lukashenko
world affairs, warsaw, vitebsk, media, minsk, alexander lukashenko, revolution
Jorge Sampaio: ‘Europe has dropped a beat'
Jorge Sampaio, former President of Portugal, on the European dream, a constitution revival and feeling Portugese
world affairs, mozambique, brunch, brussels, jorge sampaio, portugal, josé manuel barroso
Death penalty: bring it back?
In 2005, 60% of Europeans were against the death penalty. A month after Saddam Hussein's execution, opinion particularly divides Eastern Europe
world affairs, turkey, poland, belarus, society, human rights, politics
David Calleo: 'free trade is the last great religion of the West'
On the eve of the global Davos Economic Forum, North American intellectual David Calleo describes his vision of the role Europe plays in globalisation
world affairs, china, india, liberalisation, development, asia, america
Marjane Satrapi: 'the Iraq war was about nothing but oil'
We spoke to the Iranian graphic novelist, 37, in January, after she shot to fame with her black-and-white comic book ‘Persepolis’. It's currently hitting movie screens in its animated French version
world affairs, cinema, immigration, comics, culture, angouleme, marjane satrapi
EU and Syria start over
Syria is the only Mediterranean country which has not signed an agreement with the EU. Can a timely carrot-and-stick strategy re-engage both?
world affairs, damascus, terrorism, syrian arab republic, lebanon, society, politics
Why resolution 1701 falls short of expectations
Following the adoption of resolution 1701, European countries are preparing a peacekeeping force for Lebanon. The European Jewish Congress explains to us why resolution 1701 brings hope but no tangible guarantees
world affairs, al-qaeda, islamic terrorism, anti-semitism, defence, nationalism, democratisation
Montenegro goes on sale
For years the unspoiled beauty of Montenegro used to be the best kept secret in Europe. Now the sights of old Venetian squares, spectacular mountains, bays, sandy beaches are once more a favourite destination for globe-trotters around the world
world affairs, purchasing power, freedom of movement, freedom, consumers, housing, house
Love with no borders – the future of lovers in Europe
Since the gift of the Erasmus exchange programme, more and more young Europeans have fallen in love abroad. But on return to their home countries, euphoria soon gives way to everyday problems. Three couples tell their story.
world affairs, university, netherlands, greece, languages, prag, bath
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