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Young Libyans Find Escape In Tripoli’s ‘Secret’ Cinema
In the basement of a villa in central Tripoli, young Libyans seeking an escape from violence and disorder watch an American movie classic screened using a simple projector and laptop.
Moon Khan Open Letter
Thank you for your generous and thoughtful contributions, gifts and everything you did for my campaign of hope.
Bradford Muslims Rally To Save Synagogue
With only just over thirty members and an extravagant Grade II listed Moorish building, the tiny Jewish community of Bradford have for many years been in despair about their finances – until the local Muslim community stepped in to help.
Prof. Zubairi and Photonless Communication
In the bizarre world of quantum physics, objects can be in more than one place at a time and future events can change the past. New research involving a Texas A&M University professor makes that microscopic realm even a bit stranger.
Khan Issues Mayweather Challenge
Pakistani-British boxer Amir Khan made an appearance in Las Vegas to attend the Floyd Mayweather – Robert Guerrero fight this past Saturday, and he used the occasion to issue a challenge to the victorious Mayweather
The Pakistani Venus And Serena
Alina Aftab, age 13, and Mahin Aftab, age 11, are a sister act of aspiring Pakistani tennis champions.
Super-Computers And The Hunt For Oil
Typically buried thousands of feet below the surface, oil fields are like a sponge saturated with a mixture of oil, water and gas, rather than the underground cavern most people imagine when they think about oil and gas reservoirs.
ISNA President Meets with Vice President Biden on Gun Violence Prevention
(May 7, 2013) Yesterday ISNA President Imam Mohamed Magid met with Vice President Joseph R. Biden and other religious leaders for over two hours to discuss the critical issue of gun violence prevention
Mariyum Khan Receives Top Girl Scouts Honor
STOCKBRIDGE, GA–Mariyum Khan, a senior at a suburban Atlanta high school, has won one of the top honors of Girls Scouts. She was one of the 113 girls presented with gold awards by the Greater Atlanta Girl Scout Council, the Neighbor Newspapers reported. For her gold award project, Khan focused on veterans, organizing an information [...]
TMO Foundation Essay Contest
Essay Contest Rules: Please visit the TMO Foundation website for more information and rules–the list printed here is not exhaustive and may be changed so please visit the website): Essays must be submitted by July 8th. Several prizes / scholarships will be awarded in each category to the best essays as selected by a panel [...]
Zack Chibane Gets His NFL Shot
Syracuse University offensive lineman Zack Chibane watched the entire National Football Draft this past week without hearing his name called. But his shot at the NFL just may happen
Aboushi Drafted by Hometown Jets
Staten Island native Oday Aboushi will be coming home to the Big Apple.
Kemal Ishmael a Surprise Draftee
University of Central Florida senior safety Kemal Ishmael capped off a stellar college football career by being drafted by the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons.
American Muslim Students Fear Backlash after Boston Tragedy
Religious, social, and ethnic groups in the U.S. have long experienced prejudice and discrimination in the public.
Letter to the Editor: The Best Newspaper
A reader who loves The Muslim Observer.
Oday Aboushi Selected by New York Jets
University of Virginia’s Offensive linesman Oday Aboushi has been selected by selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
Great Engadget Review on Google Glass
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/30/google-glass-review/
Hopkins to Defend Title this Summer
By Parvez Fatteh, Founder of http://sportingummah.com, sports@muslimobserver.com 48-year-old light heavyweight boxing champion Bernard Hopkins will face mandatory challenger Karo Murat (25-1-1, 15 KOs) of Germany this summer, Golden Boy Promotions chief executive Richard Schaefer told ESPN.com on Wednesday. “History is marching on,” Schaefer said. “Bernard is up for the challenge. Karo Murat is 29, young [...]
Pakistani Cricketers Lose Appeal
By Parvez Fatteh, Founder of http://sportingummah.com, sports@muslimobserver.com Wayward Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif have lost their appeals at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), thus resulting in their bans from cricket being upheld. Ex-Pakistan captain Butt, bowler Asif and team-mate Mohammad Amir were found guilty of “spot-fixing” (deliberate bowled no-balls for betting [...]
