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Making peace with Israel would have heralded an end to the broader Arab-Israeli conflict, and by achieving it Mr. Assad might have transformed the Middle East's political and economic maps.

Being Bashar Assad Neill Lochery 2011

I rate Ole' Miss as being 9 points better than they were last season (when they were 1-7 in SEC play), but they should still be the worst team in the very tough SEC West and will only win 2 or 3 games in conference because they are fortunate enough to draw the SEC East's two worst teams (Kentucky and Vanderbilt).

Bob Stoll: Dr. Bob SEC West Preview Bob Stoll 2011

In January, Central Park East's principal, Julie Zuckerman, was promised space by Cathy Black and the Education Department, only to have the offer withdrawn days later.

Steve Nelson: Child Abuse Takes Many Forms Steve Nelson 2011

West led the queen of diamonds, then a heart to East's ace.

Surely a world record 2011

Without defending any of the Middle East's more despotic rulers, is it too much to ask for a little straight reporting?

Terence Smith: No Cheering in the Press Box, Please Terence Smith 2011

In January, Central Park East's principal, Julie Zuckerman, was promised space by Cathy Black and the Education Department, only to have the offer withdrawn days later.

Steve Nelson: Child Abuse Takes Many Forms Steve Nelson 2011

John Mitchell, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, notes an interesting 'tipping point' in 2015 when Asian oil import demand will exceed the Middle East's exportable oil surplus.

Bianca Jagger: Now Is the Time to Move Beyond Petroleum Bianca Jagger 2010

John Mitchell, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, notes an interesting 'tipping point' in 2015 when Asian oil import demand will exceed the Middle East's exportable oil surplus.

Bianca Jagger: Now Is the Time to Move Beyond Petroleum Bianca Jagger 2010

It is a world in which China has staked its place as the global manufacturing hub, other developing countries from Malaysia to Brazil have established themselves as international players, and modern logistics have made the Middle East's proximity to Europe less of an advantage.

Arab nations lag behind rest of world economically, despite oil and natural gas 2011

Without defending any of the Middle East's more despotic rulers, is it too much to ask for a little straight reporting?

Terence Smith: No Cheering in the Press Box, Please Terence Smith 2011