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Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Israel and Jordan Compete For Wonders of the World: Get Your Vote On!

December 26th, 2008Green Prophet

Several Middle Eastern countries are competing to have their natural treasures listed on the new “Seven Wonders of the World” online competition. Some friendly competition for a change?
The Lebanese are lobbying that their majestic cave complex will make the list. The Jeita Grotto (pictured above), sits in a river valley near Beirut, and is currently [...]

Iraq after 5 years: a call for solidarity

May 12th, 2008Wamith al-kassab

Five years ago the war in Iraq started. We were told we would be living in a free democratic state, that finally, after 3 decades, we would have a saying into were our money and wealth would go. We would develop a free, democratic and prosperous country. As Iraqi activists we were determined to rebuild [...]