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Fighting Phantoms in Pakistan and Bangladesh
With its dubious war crimes tribunal, Bangladesh risks opening a Pandora’s box unleashing forces that Pakistan has been battling for the past couple of decades
Poor But Smart? Aim High, Say Researchers
Most American high school students from poor families, who earn excellent grades, are not aware that top notch colleges and universities want them, says a recent study.
Cosmopolitan Kerry Courts Europe, His Old Stomping Ground
On his first foreign trip as Secretary of State, John Kerry charmed Europeans with his flair for languages, his wry reminiscences about biking through East Berlin as 12-year-old boy and his obvious affection for France and its cuisine.
Syrian Rebels Capture Provincial Capital
Syrian opposition fighters captured the northeastern city of Raqqa on Monday
Brothers at War
on fighting between Muslims
The End of the Ottoman Caliphate?
Did it really end on March 3, 1924?
Pressure Mounts on Israel as Protests Escalate
On February 23, Mohammed Al Namrooti from Gaza doused himself with gasoline and set himself on fire in the street Tibet-style to protest the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
Syria Opposition to Join Rome Talks After Foreign Aid Pledge
The UK said it was ready to ‘significantly increase’ its support for Syria’s opposition The Syrian opposition has agreed to attend an international summit in Rome, after the US and UK “promised specific aid” to the Syrian people. The group had previously announced it would boycott the talks because of “the world’s silence” over the [...]
The Crying Butcher: A Visit to an Organic Halal Slaughterhouse
A river of dark, red fluids frothed and pooled over drains. Men in green T-shirts scrubbed the floor with brooms as wave after wave of water washed away the sacrificial blood.
Nominated Afghan Film Fails to win Oscar but makes an impact
Buzkashi Boys tells the story of two Kabul children who dream of being Buzkashi riders
The Republican Obsession
If last week’s hearing for Chuck Hagel raised questions about his capacity to be secretary of defense, the show trial conducted by his inquisitors on the tribunal raised questions about the GOP.
Violence Against Shi’as: An Assault on Islam
Against infighting
Review: Muslims and the Making of America
In an era when Islamophobia is rampant and has become a widespread and profitable industry, a publication which details important truths about a little discussed aspect of Islam should be celebrated.
Shahzia Sikander Awarded US Medal of Art
Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander has been honoured with the US State Department’s inaugural Medal of Arts for her “outstanding commitment” to the “Art in Embassies” programme
Palestinian Hunger Strike Mom Faints at Hearing
Emaciated and wheelchair-bound, Samer al-Issawi appeared at a hearing before a Jerusalem civil court on Tuesday, February 19…
Can We Teach a Dual Narrative?
The report of a new study of Israeli and Palestinian textbooks commissioned by the Council of Religious Institutions of the Holy Land is causing quite a stir, especially in Israel
My Name is Khan and…
Khan in one of his articles in The New York Times-Outlook Turning Points ((January 2013) suggested that India has a bias against Muslims
Revival of the Religion
By Adil James, TMO The Muslim Center of Detroit hosted a meeting this past Sunday to celebrate the teachings and accomplishments of WD Mohammad and to build on his legacy and upon his bulwark as one of the pioneering members of the converted Muslim community in the USA. Speaking were several prominent members of the [...]
Free Speech or Hate?
By Dr. AS Nakadar This cartoon that appeared in Sunday Times over a week ago caused an uproar forcing Sunday Times to withdraw the cartoon and issuing an unreserved apology for its publication. Its editor Martin Ivens and the owner Rupert Murdoch himself apologized. In its print apology they said: “We crossed the line and [...]
