The National Conversation

Arabic news digest Egypt's army council must stay away from the run-off polls, even if an Islamist is elected, writes an Arabic language columnist. Other topics in today's Arabic news roundup: even in its absence Israel dominates Iran talks, and President Carter on Palestine. Read article Arabic News Digest

Tarring Obama as the 'other' obscures Republican failings Mitt Romney's adverts may be subtle, but they're still making the bogus point that Barack Obama is not a "real American."Read article James Zogby

Despite anxiety, UAE can take pride in migration policy The simple numbers make some Emiratis anxious about the country's immigration policy. But in fact this is working out very well for the country.Read article Khalid Al Ameri