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Lady Warsi Gets Rapturous Reception at Vatican for Speech on Faith
Cabinet minister, leading delegation of UK ministers to Vatican, quotes from pope’s speech on putting religion back into politics
Our Kids Our Future: Immense Artistic Talents of Our Kids
The 2nd Youth Art Exhibition held on February 4, 2012 at the Hyatt Dearborn, displayed 133 art exhibits from water color paintings to abstract oil pastels to exquisite clay sculptures and charcoal sketches.
Jolie’s War Film Brings Tears, Gratitude of Survivors
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – Angelina Jolie, whose directorial debut on the Bosnian war screened in Sarajevo on Tuesday night, said she would not attend a premiere in Belgrade but denied she was biased against Serbs.
Soccer’s Hijab Ban Driving Muslimas from the Sport
The controversial decision by soccer’s governing body, FIFA, to ban the hijab in women’s competition is having a ripple effect on the participation of Muslim women in the sport, according to Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan.
Pakistan Ousts Lebanon in Davis Cup Tennis
It was Pakistan’s less-famous men’s tennis player who came through as Aqeel Khan famously pulled out a reverse singles win over Karim Alayli to give Pakistan a thrilling final day win over Lebanon in the Davis Cup competition.
Khan-Peterson Rematch Set for May
The protests and complaints of Pakistani-British boxing sensation Amir Khan were finally heard, as his request for a rematch with American boxer Lamont Peterson was granted. The rematch will take place on May 19th.
Romney Would Get Help from Rivals’ Wealthy Donors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – If Mitt Romney wins the Republican presidential nomination, he will have the backing of several wealthy donors who together have contributed millions of dollars to his rivals in the race.
Houstonian Corner (V14-I8)
Grand parkway / Answar Karim Chief Information Officer Texas A&M
Community News (V14-I8)
Dr. Mohammed Arsiwala appointed to Michigan Board of Medicine / Rock Hill SC mosque nears completion / CT Mosque youth group joins push against violence / Poet Dilruba to read at Smith College MA /
Community Gathers to Reflect on Bangladesh Killings
A community gathering for supplications (dua mahfil) was held at Masjid Al-Falah in Detroit on Feb. 12, for Muslims killed, jailed, and missing in Bangladesh, Syria and other countries, said Waliur Rahman.
It Took An Appeal For The Zoning To Be Approved On Two New Mosques In Hamtramck?
Hamtramck, MI–On Thursday, February 2nd, the Hamtramck Zoning Board approved two zoning locations for the extension of the Islamic Center of Hamtramck (Masjid Ali ibn Abi Talib), as well as for the establishment of the Ideal Islamic Center.
Asian Pacific American Organizations Denounce Candidate Hoekstra’s Anti-Asian Ad
Metro Detroit – American Citizens for Justice (ACJ)/Asian American Justice Center and other Asian American organizations object to the U.S. Senate candidate Peter Hoekstra’s campaign ad “Debbie spend it now” which aired during the 2012 Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 5th.
Why the Rich Stash Cash Offshore
Mitt Romney has been criticized for parking some of his fortune in Cayman Islands accounts, but he and other wealthy people aren’t really trying to duck taxes there.
Severe Conservative Syndrome
Mitt Romney has a gift for words — self-destructive words. On Friday he did it again, telling the Conservative Political Action Conference that he was a “severely conservative governor.”
The Afghanistan Report the Pentagon Doesn’t Want You to Read
That assessment is essentially that the war has been a disaster and the military’s top brass has not leveled with the American public about just how badly it’s been going.
Iran War: What Is AIPAC Planning?
It is clear that the Israeli government and its neoconservative camp followers here in the United States are increasing pressure on President Obama to either attack Iran or let Israel do it (in which case, we would be forced to join in). But the idea of another Middle East war is so outlandish that it seems inconceivable it could actually occur.
Undesirables: White Canada and the Komagata Maru
In Undesirables: White Canada and the Komagata Maru film maker Ali Kazimi documents the tragic saga of expulsion of Indian immigrants who had wanted to make Canada their home in 1914.
Lice Happen
It definitely takes a lot of love to pick nits out of someone’s hair. And a lot of time and patience.
