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What remained of that mindless optimism-inflation had already eroded it badly-was exploded by the Arab oil embargo and energy crisis of 1973. Almost overnight, opinion swung to the blackest pessimism: the industrial West would be permanently crippled by oil shortages, while Middle Eastern sheiks and emirs raked in...
Furthermore, the article said that Imam Hosein "denied the validity of other religions" and quoted him as saying: Truth is Allah and Allah is one. Therefore, truth is one." This statement needs clarification. "Allah" is the Arabic term for the one God, no different from the God worshipped by Jews...
The Voice of America is set to become the first international broadcaster with a presence on the Internet. Starting Aug. 15, the U.S. government service will start offering news and regional reports in 15 languages, dramatically expanding an experimental English-language service begun in January. Among the offerings: round-the...
Theroux worked sporadically at translating Arabic novels into English. ("From this he makes a living?" muttered one Angeleno who overheard the author being introduced at a Hollywood screening.) On behalf of the Long Beach public library, he also tutored illiterates, who in turn guided him to some of the area...
Unforgettable villains. Um, well, they're not really unforgettable. Fanatic, but far from unforgettable. Which brings up another point, that of the movie's supposed anti-Arab bias. On the one hand, Cameron is not as sensitive as he could be with matters of Islam and Arabic culture. The terrorists...