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Saudi-Iranian standoff exacerbates Middle Eastern troubles
The unfolding crisis between Saudi Arabia and Iran – over execution of a prominent Saudi Shiite cleric –threatens to be yet another disconnect in the way of resolution to multiple Middle Eastern conflicts including deadly Syrian civil...January 6, 2016 3254 0 -
How Sufism and spiritual bonding may help troubled regions
Nearly two years ago, suffering of democracy-seeking people in the Middle East was a major reason behind my decision to accept the challenging role of a Sufi figure in Professor Akbar Ahmed’s play Noor, staged at...January 6, 2016 1416 0 -
American Dream Achiever : Education is the great equalizer
He was a 15-year-old when he came to the United States with just $15 in his pocket. Now Frank Islam is a business tycoon, a sought-after entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer, education and peace activist who interacts with...December 24, 2015 1106 0 -
Finally, an accord to save the planet and its people
When I stepped out of my home for a leisurely Saturday afternoon, I felt a surprising delight to see several people dressed in light clothes with only a few wearing jackets, and kids frolicking around joyfully...December 21, 2015 1270 3 -
World powers pledge to choke off ISIS funding
For the first time this week, finance ministers from UN Security Council member countries gathered at New York to come up with a set of proposals that may cut off sources of funding for the ISIS...December 20, 2015 1058 0 -
Muhammad Ali says politicians should promote understanding about Islam
Legendary American boxer Muhammad Ali has urged politicians to help promote understanding about Islam and denounced all those who use the religion to advance their interests. In a statement, he also emphasized that inflicting violence on...December 11, 2015 1296 0 -
Obama says US must discard bigotry
The United States must reject bigotry in all its forms, President Barack Obama emphasized Wednesday amidst anti-Muslim rhetoric by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Obama did not name Trump in a speech – commemorating 150th anniversary...December 10, 2015 909 0 -
American Muslims react to California killings with shock, condemnation
American Muslim organizations have said they are “appalled” at Wednesday’s mass shooting that killed at least 14 in San Bernardino, California, after a local Muslim couple, later killed in a shootout with police, was identified as...December 3, 2015 1049 0 -
Paris attacks – Middle East Upheaval and homegrown terror
The horrific terror attacks in Paris sent shock waves all around last Friday, as ISIS claimed the killing of 129 people, prompting widespread international condemnation and outpouring of support for the French. Along with other ghastly...November 26, 2015 1060 0 -
American Muslims condemn ISIS terrorism
American Muslims gathered on the steps of Lincoln Memorial Friday to condemn the ISIS terror, and reinforce Islam’s message of peaceful coexistence. Standing against the backdrop of distinctively towering Washington Monument under a clear blue sky,...November 21, 2015 2642 2
