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While Thatcherism is Dead, Capitalism Lives On
The question is not whether she was a good or bad person but whether capitalism works “If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.” This …
Support the Call for Islam in Syria | Taji Mustafa
Taji Mustafa addresses latest developments in Syria as the UK, US and other Western governments (and their clients) step up efforts to try to subvert the Syrian uprising
More British aid to Pakistan will do little but prop up another failing recipient regime
Pakistan’s economic issues will not be resolved by simply collecting income tax more efficiently; rather it needs to address poverty and deprivation by a root and branch change
French President Hollande Seeks to Outdo Sarkozy in Excluding Muslim Women from French Society
Not content with arresting and imposing fines on Muslim women wearing niqab as well as expulsion of modestly dressed Muslim girls and women from schools and government jobs;
Cyprus: One Crisis abates and another arises
The Cyprus banks are due to open on Thursday (28th March). But the agreement includes the unprecedented (for the EU) provision for strict capital controls (restrictions on the
Hizb ut-Tahrir Syria on the killing of Sheikh Buti
And thus Sheikh Buti, the Regime’s supporter met his end in his Masjid And the Regime is not distant from this crime, so people of insight should pay attention On
Is this the end of banking as we know it? – The Cyprus factor
For those with bank accounts in Cyprus, this past week was problematic. In an unprecedented move within the Eurozone, Cyprus announced plans to impose a levy on all
10 myths about the war in Iraq
A decade ago in March 2003, 300,000 foreign troops, led by the US began the invasion of Iraq. A decade on the occupation still remains. Whilst many lies
A good steady course for the UK Zombie Economy
Wednesday 20th of March was budget day for the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer. Not that it is different for the public in any meaningful way. The evening
Increasing Female Representation in Parliaments and Governments Does not Translate into Improved Lives for Ordinary Women
A few days ago I attended a debate in London entitled, “Do Women Need Feminism”. One of the panellists – a leader of a UK political party –










