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From Alexander to Napoleon, Gaza's cycles of death, destruction and revivalGaza, currently facing an Israeli invasion, has a long and tumultuous history. It has been a constant battleground for centuries due to its...
Archaeologists uncover 2,700-yr-old rock carvings from when Nineveh was the capital of ancient Assyrian empireAssyrian royal inscriptions often stress the violent side of empire.
Tax collection: Old view to newThis journey of history is reflected in mythology as polytheism moving towards monotheism. In politics, it is from many tax-collectors to o...
- Tiger, tiger burning bright but will lion snatch away its light?
Lions have always been the royal favourites and may even snatch the national animal tag
- More than 7,200 Indian Jews to immigrate to Israel
The Israeli government is expected to approve the long awaited 'aliyah' (immigration) of more than 7,200 Indian Jews from the north-eastern...
South Lebanon: Cosmopolitan character and multicultural legacyLebanon is an Arab country coloured by Western influences which gives it a cosmopolitan character and a multicultural legacy.
- Pack your bags for Baghdad? Iraq looks to tourism
Now that insurgent attacks and sectarian bloodshed have ebbed over the past year, Iraq's govt is beginning to promote tourism. Cruise Liner...