How I divorced Islamic State
Source: BBC News The British ex-wife of an American leader in the so called Islamic State describes her journey out of extremism. Tania Georgelas met her husband John, an American […]
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Thanksgiving: The annual genocide whitewash
Source: al Jazeera When I was a schoolchild in the US a couple of short decades ago, I spent my time acquiring important life skills, ranging from how to fake […]
Yemen’s fate was sealed six years ago
Source: ALJAzeera By Noha Aboueldahab 23 Nov 2017 Six years ago today, a transition agreement was signed in Riyadh, making way for Yemeni President Ali Abdallah Saleh to step down from his […]
What’s next for Lebanon now that Hariri is back?
Source: Aljazeera by Joe Macaron 24 Nov 2017 Moments after landing in Beirut on November 21, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri visited the grave of his late father Rafiq. The symbolism of […]
Don’t be quick to celebrate the hijab-wearing Barbie
Source: AlJazeera By Shenila Khoja-Moolji 26 Nov 2017 It is no secret that Mattel Inc.’s Barbie doll has done well, not only in the US but also globally. The franchise […]
Pakistan minister resigns, ending Islamabad standoff
Source: Al Jazeera by Asad Hashim 7 hours ago Protesters have been blocking a key highway in Islamabad [Shahzaib Akber/EPA]Islamabad – Pakistan’s federal law minister has resigned, acceding to a key […]
Instability in the Middle East is not the Kurds’ fault
Source: Aljazeera by Bayar Mustafa 26 Nov 2017 The major crises destabilising the Middle East today have been ongoing for over 100 years. Some of the major factors that have caused and […]
Religious harmony in Cuba
Source: AlJazeera By Ura Iturralde After the Cuban Revolution in 1959, religious practices on the island nation were targeted, but the Cuban government later opted for a more conciliatory approach, […]
Where does halal meat come from?
Source: Al Jazeera There are about 1.8 billion Muslims around the world, most of whom only consume halal meat. The Arabic word “halal” means permissible, and in relation to food, […]
The rise and rise of ‘halal’ business
Source: Al Jazeera By Shafik Mandhai & Ayseba Umutlu 26 Nov 2017 Halal industries are expected to be worth $3.7 trillion by 2019 [Reuters]When Kerim Ture placed his first order […]
Clearing Up the Confusion About Salt
Source: The Washington Post By JANE E. BRODY If you’re confused about salt, I’m not surprised. There’s been a steady back-and-forth on claims that reducing dietary sodium (which represents 40 percent of the […]
At $180,000, Tesla’s Semi Could Be a Game-Changer for Trucking
Source: Time By David Z. Morris November 25, 2017 After its debut last week, we now have a price for Tesla’s all-electric freight truck. The company now says the Tesla Semi is expected to […]
‘Step in the Wrong Direction.’ White House Condemns Pakistan’s Release of Militant Suspect
Source: Time By Associated Press November 25, 2017 (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — The White House is calling the release of a U.S.-wanted militant by Pakistan a “step in the wrong […]
Who Are Sufi Muslims and Why Do Some Extremists Hate Them?
Source: The New York Times Sufism is a mystical form of Islam, a school of practice that emphasizes the inward search for God and shuns materialism. It has produced some […]
The health benefits of chia seeds
Source: BBC Food By Jo Lewin – Associate nutritionist\ What are chia seeds and do they deserve ‘superfood’ status? Discover their nutritional benefits and the research behind the health-claim headlines What […]
Pakistan Calls Army Into Besieged Capital Days Before Bond Sale
Source: Bloomberg By Kamran Haider and Khalid Qayum Pakistan’s federal government called in the army to help police control deadly Islamist protests in the capital city, just days before […]
New Gene-Editing Technology Cures Genetic Blood Disorder in Mice
Source: Carnegie Mellon University The Technology May Offer Minimally Invasive Treatment for Genetic Disorders of the Blood By Jocelyn Duffy / 412-268-9982 / jhduffy@andrew.cmu.edu A next-generation gene-editing system developed by Carnegie […]
Racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia are poisoning societies, says UN chief
Source: The Hindu His comments came in response to a question on US President Donald Trump’s response to the violence at rallies held by white supremacists and neo-Nazis in Charlottesville. […]
RACIST BACKLASH AGAINST SUPERMARKET AD SHOWS ISLAMOPHOBIA IS ALIVE
Source: Newsweek BY CRISTINA MAZA Anti-Muslim Britons are slamming a Christmas ad from a popular supermarket chain because it features a Muslim family celebrating the holiday, the latest sign that xenophobia is increasing in the […]
ISLAMOPHOBIA AND RACISM: CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE BREAKING POINT
Source: What inspired you to write Islamophobia and Racism in America? The work that became this book really began for me in the year 2000. That year, I went on an […]