KSA has probably over reacted. I don't agree with the actions that KSA has taken. But I also think that worrying about Toronto's homeless folks during the coming winter is the real human rights issue for Canada to worry about. Not several detainees thousands of miles away.
Well, a very good point indeed and relying on oil is a terrible idea. However, saying that gasoline cars will disappear from EU within 5-10 years is just some political statements that politicians say to please certain groups. They will end up banning gasoline cars in few streets or small zones...
It was only Saddam that was willing to wage a war against Iran. The other Tazis didn't think that it was making any sense to start an old fashion type of land invasion. The Bathi leadership say in their auto-biographies that the Shah twisted Saddam's arm to sign the 1975 Boarders Agreement in...
I am looking for examples where Iran could have influence over KSA (apart from any influence on KSA's Shia minority which is not what you meant I guess).
The Tazis are just weird beings. No worries. BTW, I was in Toronto and Montreal last Sep. Loved the weather and enjoined the whole atmosphere. Saw many Iranians wandering around all the time. Didn't talk to anyone of them though.
It is an uncertain feeling. Iraq has always been mysterious to me - despite having read and watched so much about it. I often feel sorry for the Iraqis for the constant political disasters they have been facing after 14 July 1958 (the fall of the monarchy). I sometimes feel that the Iraqi...
KSA, Egypt, and Lebanon driving is terrible as I have witnessed it. The UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain is relatively good by the Middle Eastern standards. I love the driving in the US and Canada. It is so paecful by comparison to KSA.
Well, these buildings makes the place cool, and let folks have some good shopping experience despite what the weather is like (hot or cold). They are also much cleaner and organized than stores in the bazars and old towns. Plus, old stores won't die. People like the old, antique experience too...