Dear Readers,
As usual, the latest Qantara.de newsletter tells you what's new on
our website.
Best wishes,
Arian Fariborz
Qantara.de
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IN FOCUS
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Ahmadinejad's Messianic Fervor in Iran
Calculated Provocation
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad turns to foreign policy issues
– such as his anti-Israeli agitation – in order to divert
attention away from domestic failures and to maintain the worldwide
pressure on Iran. By Katajun Amirpur
http://www.qantara.de/webcom/show_article.php/_c-476/_nr-1018/i.html
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POLITICS
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US Foreign Policy and Iran
Of War Games and Guessing Games
The question currently occupying the minds of journalists,
politicians and think tanks from Washington to Los Angeles is whether
or not the final five months of the Bush administration will see an
armed American strike against Iran. Ali Fathollah-Nejad looks for
some answers
http://www.qantara.de/webcom/show_article.php/_c-476/_nr-1019/i.html
Musharraf's Resignation
The Rise of Nawaz Sharif in the Post-Musharraf Era
The wake of Musharraf's resignation is a litmus test for Nawaz
Sharif, the prime minister overthrown by Musharraf in a 1999 coup.
Will he respond to the call of his conservative voters to play a role
in ending military operations in tribal areas? By Syed Saleem Shahzad
http://www.qantara.de/webcom/show_article.php/_c-476/_nr-1020/i.html
Opinion: Musharraf's Resignation
The Game is Over
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf stepped down in the face of
intense political pressure. His legacy is likely to be better than
expected, argues Thomas Bärthlein. But there is still much to be
achieved
http://www.qantara.de/webcom/show_article.php/_c-476/_nr-1021/i.html
Portrait of Tzipi Livni
Intelligent, Charming – Head of Government?
"When the time comes, I will be a candidate," said Israel's foreign
minister Tzipi Livni, and as early as last year she was demanding the
resignation of prime minister Ehud Olmert. Now, her time may be at
hand. Anna Kuhn-Osius reports
http://www.qantara.de/webcom/show_article.php/_c-476/_nr-1017/i.html
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SOCIETY
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Study "Islam goes Internet"
Cyber Islam and Online Fatwas
Islamic associations are increasingly joining others in taking
advantage of the opportunities offered by the World Wide Web. In her
study "Islam goes Internet. Websites of Islamic Organizations on the
World Wide Web," Dr. Alev Inan traces the development of Islamic
websites. Götz Nordbruch spoke with her about the study
http://www.qantara.de/webcom/show_article.php/_c-478/_nr-800/i.html
Islamic Dietary Laws in Practice
Halal for All
It's not easy to eat a purely halal diet. Muslim consumers in Germany
have to be well informed and sometimes accept compromises. There are
now halal seals of approval and a telephone hotline to help them. But
it is still almost impossible to avoid traces of pork in food
products. By Ute Hempelmann
http://www.qantara.de/webcom/show_article.php/_c-478/_nr-798/i.html
"Manege" Youth Club
A Tiny Oasis in Berlin's Neukölln District
Often language alone is not enough to help people of different
backgrounds communicate, which is why the leaders of a youth club in
the Neukölln district of Berlin, where many immigrants live, use
colour, music and movement. The children and young people there can
create their own, new culture. Naima El Moussaoui investigates
http://www.qantara.de/webcom/show_article.php/_c-478/_nr-799/i.html
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CULTURE
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Obituary: the Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish
Loss of the Last Undisputed National Symbol
Mahmoud Darwish, the most famous Palestinian poet and most
influential contemporary Arabic lyricist, has died at the age of 67.
Darwish repeatedly addressed the subject of Palestine's struggle for
independence, describing the Palestinians' fate in exile. Stefan
Weidner pays his respects
http://www.qantara.de/webcom/show_article.php/_c-310/_nr-558/i.html
Union for Short Filmmakers of Muslim Countries
Overcoming the Apartheid Muslim Filmmakers Face
The "Union for Short Filmmakers of Muslim Countries" aims to focus on
problems that moviemakers face and to help them gain access to
international film festivals. Martin Gerner talked to Maheen Zia,
founding member of the union from Pakistan.
http://www.qantara.de/webcom/show_article.php/_c-310/_nr-559/i.html
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Sign the Petition : Release the Arrested University Teachers Immediately : An Appeal to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh
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Daily Star publishes an interview with Mukto-Mona
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Mukto-Mona Celebrates 5th Anniversary
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Mukto-Mona Celebrates Earth Day:
http://www.mukto-mona.com/Special_Event_/Earth_day2006/index.htm
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Kansat Uprising : A Special Page from Mukto-Mona
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MM Project : Grand assembly of local freedom fighters at Raumari
http://www.mukto-mona.com/project/Roumari/freedom_fighters_union300306.htm
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German Bangla Radio Interviews Mukto-Mona Members:
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Mukto-Mona Celebrates Darwin Day:
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