N Janardhan

The Jews were the main driving force behind the war o­n Iraq as the latter posed a significant threat to Israel, claims o­ne analyst.

The OIC rejects war o­n Iraq, but makes no attempt to urge neighbouring Muslim countries to stop facilitating US military action. What gives?

Already facing widespread opposition to a war o­n Iraq, the United States complicates matters further by locking horns with the Iraqi opposition over the nature of a post-Saddam administration.

Last week, Iran's judiciary suspended the use of death by stoning under Syariah law, apparently taking its cue from the government. This signals a temporary victory for reformists.

Palestinians begin the new year in the hope that a US-backed diplomatic 'road map' will be the first step towards political negotiations with Israel and eventual statehood.

Global efforts to plug loopholes to prevent funds from reaching terrorists may undercut the tradition of charitable organisations helping needy Muslims around the world.