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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Lessons in Leadership XVIII – Self Control
Self Control is an action which we usually consider a gift that someone can have in order to succeed in life.[singlepic id=73 w=240 h=190 float=right] Although it seems to be a great way which can be used to deal with conflicts and arguments, self control could also become a wrong way of expressing what one’s personality is. Imagine that you are in a middle of an argument with another one who is trying to show you as a weak person and tries to show your weakness in front of others who are watching you and him discussing a certain matter.
Iran not to cede ‘nuclear rights’
Talks in Vienna stalled on Tuesday over Iran’s refusal to deal directly with France [EPA]
Iran will never abandon its “legal and obvious” right to nuclear technology and will not curb uranium enrichment, Manouchehr Mottaki, the country’s foreign minister, has said.[singlepic id=72 w=320 h=240 float=right]
His statement was issued on Tuesday amid talks in Vienna that major powers hopes will lead to restraints on Iran’s atomic programme.
Israel push to change laws of war
Netanyahu has promised a lengthy fight to “delegitimise” the Goldstone report’s findings.
Israel’s prime minister has instructed his government to draw up plans for a “world wide campaign” to lobby for changes in the international laws of war.[singlepic id=71 w=320 h=240 float=right]
The order from Binyamin Netanyahu follows a special cabinet meeting on Tuesday to discuss Israel’s response to the UN’s Goldstone report, which condemned Israel’s actions during the 22-day war on Gaza earlier this year.
Lessons In Leadership XVII – No Title
I started to write this time with nothing to think about or a message to send you….It is usually said that a writer or an amateur like me will face no such situation until the end of his or her career or life.
I feel that I am living in a world different from the one which others live in. I do not feel that I have something to give although I am supposed to be in my best condition. I am used to write only when I feel that there is something to write about or when I want to send a message for those who will be reading.
Lessons In Leadership XVI – The Flame of Freedom
Something interesting which I was thinking of is freedom and freedom of speech which many explain in different ways. Some would say that there is nothing completely free of conditions while others would say that freedom can never be made if it is expected to be expressed according to certain rules. There are others who may consider this discussion about freedom of speech a way to put an end to it.
Clashes as Israel shuts off al-Aqsa
Clashes broke out at the compound last Sunday after Israeli Jews apparently tried to gain entry [AFP]
Israeli security forces have closed off the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jersualem as more than 200 Palestinians stage a sit-in at the [singlepic id=70 w=320 h=240 float=right]site.Sporadic clashes broke out on Sunday as military and police checkpoints were set up around the site, known as the Haram al-Sharif to Muslims and the Temple Mount to Jews.
Jerusalem is Under Attack
Yesterday the city of Jerusalem witnessed clashes between Palestinian prayers and occupying Israeli soldiers who turned the city into a military based. Muslim prayers were attacked while they were praying, tens were arrested and the Mosque is closed until a further notice. The Israeli [singlepic id=68 w=320 h=240 float=right]Police declared that the Aqsa Mosque will be closed through the day and stated again through the day that the Mosque will be closed also today. Muslims are not allowed to enter the mosque and pray while hundreds of Israeli buses are transporting Jewish prayers to the Western Wall.
