David Lepeska Archive
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Jun 03, 2010
Western-style adoption is prohibited within Islam, which allows only a guardianship that confers neither family name nor the legal status of a natural-born child. Read Article Efforts to give every child the right to a family
Jun 01, 2010
The World Economic Forum's Global Redesign Initiative focuses on health, security and financial system. Read Article Doha summit seeks to adapt tools of global co-operation
May 28, 2010
Opinions differ on whether talking to militant groups has positive political ramifications, but at the Fifth Annual Al Jazeera Forum this week, the idea that negotiations ultimately lead to the best outcomes for both sides was a constant. Read Article Diplomacy works, so to speak
May 25, 2010
Opposition leader and former PM says without a balanced government representing all factions, sectarian violence will return. Read Article No hurry on deal to form government, Iraq election winner Allawi says
May 14, 2010
So far, serious ethical concerns have hindered the industry's development in the West, but Gulf countries are showing more openness. Read Article Gulf states taking a lead in stem cell research
May 13, 2010
The new service, available in stores and online, will be wholly owned by Qtel, which licensed the Virgin brand for an undisclosed sum. Read Article Branson launches Virgin Mobile service in Qatar
May 07, 2010
Qatar's growth has been most rapid among GCC countries, having increased by 125 per cent since the last census in 2004. Read Article Gulf governments map future with co-ordinated censuses
Apr 21, 2010
Accreditation of regional programmes would gain credibility abroad, Navi Pillay tells ministers in Qatar. Read Article UN 'can help on human rights', commissioner tells GCC forum
Apr 09, 2010
The portrayal of Arab women in the Arabic media is very different to the West, says the only female professor at Carnegie Mellon University-Qatar. Read Article Amal al Malki, Qatari woman in a man's world
Apr 06, 2010
In the aftermath of a landmark election and a turnout of 62 per cent, the country still faces four key hurdles before becoming a stable democracy. Read Article The real test begins in Iraq
