TheRepublic.com - Yasser Arafat News http://www.therepublic.com/feed/person/15749fd588b24e559184f4763385e2b0 Yasser Arafat News and Photos en-ca webstaff@therepublic.com Copyright 2013 Czech president in dispute over gay rightshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/bf6b4b9bcca641a99bd5e883d8214977/EU-Czech-Gay-Rightshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/bf6b4b9bcca641a99bd5e883d8214977/EU-Czech-Gay-RightsPRAGUE - The Czech Republic's controversy-courting new president is under fire for refusing to grant a university professorship to one of his critics and hinting that it is because the man is a gay rights activist.]]>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:11:12 -0400Palestinians chose a new president - on reality TVhttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/47c2db2788424b8ca9609e892387900b/ML--Palestinians-Reality-Showhttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/47c2db2788424b8ca9609e892387900b/ML--Palestinians-Reality-Show

BETHLEHEM, West Bank - The Palestinians haven't elected a president since 2005, but now they are finally getting a chance to do so - virtually - thanks to a hit reality TV show.]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:59 -0400