APR 22, 2008
A moral imperative
The Washington Times
What's not in doubt is that the lack of moral clarity has become a major issue threatening American national security interests. Let's make no mistake — the refugees and their suffering will be used by both their government and regional powers to stoke anti-Americanism. That's why the United States — if determined to succeed in the region — needs to be far more aggressive on how it uses its soft power.
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APR 19, 2008
RFE/RL Study Explores How Al-Qaeda Exploits Internet
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
"This is a study that really looks at two things," he says. "It looks at the global message that Al-Qaeda puts out and that its affiliates put out. It also looks at the network that is behind that -- and then, how...they get that [message] out to the world. What is the network that brings that [message] to people over the Internet -- because the Internet is really the primary delivery mechanism for Al-Qaeda."
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APR 17, 2008
Lecture hails French language as bringer of peace, freedoms
The Daily Star (Lebanon)
The Canadian ambassador expressed his nation's contribution to promoting the French language on the world stage. "Since the 1960s, Canada has been developing francophone ability throughout the world ... through francophone press, television stations and youth activities and the diplomatic francophone relations have grown with the exchange of heads of state," he said.
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APR 16, 2008
US sinks even lower in Arab world’s esteem - poll
The Daily Star (Lebanon)
The survey found that while views on some issues varied among the six countries, cynicism about U.S. motivations and policies was fairly consistent. Eighty percent said their views of the U.S. are formed more by U.S. "policies" than by U.S. "values" -- up from 70 percent who took that position in 2006.
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APR 14, 2008
Iran calls on nations to develop friendship, cultural ties
Islamic Republic News Agency
The chief of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization said on Monday that nations should get familiarized with each other's cultures to develop friendship and cultural relations.
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