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Editorial: Palestinian pact should be welcomed

NZ to contribute $1m to Libya relief

Tyrants' crude tools of power fail as era of classic security state ends

Oil states are, by their nature, undemocratic.The despots who have ruled the Arab world for half a century are not giving up without a fight.

Linchpin Arab state at crossroads

Through the cobbled alleys of Damascus' old city and beyond into the drab jungle of Soviet-style apartment blocks, nothing, it seems, misses the Syrian President's gaze.

<i>Gwynne Dyer :</i>Western allies driven by guilt

<i>Gwynne Dyer</i> examines the western coalition's motives for taking action against Muammar Gaddafi's forces in Libya.

Violent crackdown highlights growing tension

Rebellions all about power not religion

US knows it can do little to rein in Saudi repression

PLO demands settlements freeze before talks

Leaders of the main moderate Palestinian factions have voted to oppose further negotiations while building continues in Jewish settlements.

<i>Gwynne Dyer</i>: Power trumps peace in the Middle East

Theatre Review: My Name is Rachel Corrie, <i>The Basement</i>

Oman aided hiker's release

Israel snubs EU ministers

Threats cloud peace talks

Mideast peace in Netanyahu's hands

Expectations are low for latest talks on Israeli and Palestinian conflict.

<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> End is nigh for Gaza blockade

There are plenty of lies being told on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, writes <i>Gwynne Dyer</i>.