Fighting terrorism

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's speech at the Cairo university is a milestone in the fight against terrorism. She rejected state of emergency, arbitrary administration of justice and violence against peaceful demonstrators. She criticized the ... Egyptian government more strongly than any other U.S. minister has during the 30 years that the countries have cooperated, regarding human rights. This is an invaluable signal, as the political opposition wins the election in Lebanon, and as the leaders of Israel and Palestine meet to solve common problems. Every small step forward in the Middle East is a giant leap for humanity -- not least when it comes to security. -- Dagens Nyheter, Stockholm, Sweden