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The article reports on the political ethics adopted by politician Ayatullah Ali Husaini Sistani of Iraq. When he gives an opinion, it is always on a groundbreaking issue of principle. He insisted that only a properly elected body could choose representatives to draft Iraq's permanent constitution. Ayatullah Sistani also demanded a speeded-up timetable for elections in Iraq.

Focuses on the problems faced by everyone writing about the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Views on fiction used in religious writings; Information on Ka'b al-Ahbar, a learned former Jew from the Yemen; Details of a visit to Jerusalem.

States that the history of 17th-century Europe can help us to understand intolerance today. How in the name of Catholic or Protestant ideals, ordinary men and women died in droves; If the fanaticism and destruction in Europe ushered in a new age.

The article presents views from political experts on how the U.S. will defeat (ISIS). Elliott Abrams recommends bombing its territory and recommitting itself to the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad regime. Ed Husain suggests to lead the European countries to defeat radicalism in the Middle East. Josef Joffe says that the country should reassert its military prowess.