Dean's World

Some people are pessimistic by nature. Others are pessimistic by habit. In any case, since so many in the news tend to see nothing but bad news over there, would it interest you to read about:

* Positive official and unofficial reactions to President Bush's reelection in Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Pakistan?

* Pakistan instituting the death penalty for "honor killing?

* Saudi authorities condemning jihad incitement - and a grieving father suing the mullahs?

* Peace breaking out between Pakistan and India?

* The first female Saudi pilot, and Saudi businesswomen get a vote in the Chamber of Commerce?

* Palestinians prepare for an election?

* Somalia demonstrating the power of free market and competition?

If so, you'll find that and more in Art Chrenkoff's latest Good News From the Islamic World roundup. Don't miss it.

And always remember that pessimism and cynicism are easy.

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