Category Archives: Iraq
Arab investigative journalism conference this week
AMMAN – More than 200 Arab journalists are convening in Amman on Friday to discuss ways of enforcing quality in-depth journalism under the motto, “From Arabs to Arabs”. Supported by the expertise of veteran international journalism professors, reporters … Continue reading
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Brutal Destruction Of Iraq’s Archaeological Sites Continues
Buried in Iraq’s clay and dirt is the history of Western civilization. Great empires once thrived here, cultures that produced the world’s first wheel, first cities, first agriculture, first code of law, first base-sixty number system, and very possibly the … Continue reading
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For ‘Amreeka’ Director, Life As Inspiration For Art
Writer and director Cherien Dabis drew upon her own childhood experiences as a first-generation Arab immigrant growing up in the Midwest for her feature film Amreeka. The film explores the journey of a single mom and her teenage son as … Continue reading
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Daily Beast: Can USAID Survive Without a Leader?
Until last week, Farmer was rumored to be Hillary Clinton’s choice to head USAID, an organization that has languished without a leader for almost seven months. Then he bowed out, and Wednesday came news that he’s going to be the … Continue reading
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Iraqi Refugees Struggle to Adjust to Life in U.S.
By KIRK SEMPLE Not long after the Iraq War began in 2003, Uday al-Ghanimi was accosted by several men outside the American military base where he managed a convenience store. They accused him of abetting the Americans, and one fired … Continue reading
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Iraq’s National Symphony Orchestra
I haven’t heard about Iraq’s National Symphony Orchestra for two years now, so it’s good to get an update. Here’s more about it in a New York Times blog: By Steven Lee Myers BAGHDAD – It was achievement enough that … Continue reading
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UNDP: Insecurity due to unemployment, environmental degradation, lack of healthcare and legal rights is hindering progress in MidEast
Jordan Times By Taylor Luck According to the UNDP Arab Human Development Report 2009: Challenges to Human Security in the Arab Countries, which was launched yesterday in Beirut, insecurity due to unemployment, environmental degradation, lack of healthcare and legal rights … Continue reading
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Honoring World Refugee Day
By Queen Noor of Jordan For 35 years, my home has been one of the world’s major conflict regions, home also to over 10 million refugees and displaced inhabitants. World Refugee Day (June 20) is a time to honor and … Continue reading
Obama’s Address in Cairo
Watch the Obama Speech in Cairo and read the transcript here.
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News2you: Best of the best in Jordanian Media
Here is News2you’s best of the best in Jordanian Media: 1) Best journalism writing and analysis: Al Sijill Newspaper 2) Best columnist in Arabic: Jamil Al Nimri (Al Ghad newspaper) 3) Best columnist in English: Nermeen Murad (Jordan Times) 4) Best cartoonist: … Continue reading
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