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How Sufi music and poetry connect cultures
By Mumina Ali and Anjali Singh Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, our Professor of the World of Islam at American University, a former diplomat, playwright and author has conducted many dialogues discussing the idea of interfaith and how...December 12, 2019 5022 0 -
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Pakistani-American Zanib Haider dies in Maryland car crash
Pakistani-American Zanib Ali Haider, organizer of Miss Pakistan USA, died late Sunday evening in a crash when her car overturned on U.S. 1 in Laurel, Maryland. Police are investigating the crash. According to a WTOP report,...December 2, 2019 6759 0 -
Leonardo DiCaprio refutes Brazilian president’s claim the actor funded Amazon fires
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro is a deeply conservative politician, who appears to oppose anything that climate advocates say or pursue, and his government sees climate change as a hoax. In his latest outburst, Bolsonaro has blamed...December 1, 2019 1075 0 -
More than 75000 pounds of salad products recalled over E.coli contamination
Approximately 75,233 pounds of salad products that contain meat or poultry have been recalled because the lettuce ingredient may be contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said Thursday. Missa Bay,...November 22, 2019 1716 0 -
Young leaders must strive for dialogue among civilizations
By Anjali Singh, Mayra Bokhari What is the purpose of life? Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, former Pakistani High Commissioner and Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University, raised this question in his class World of...October 31, 2019 2045 0 -
Washington area’s fall fascination
This year fall has arrived a little late in Washington metro area. After a long hot summer, trees did not change their colors, making photographers to wait for the right time before they go on a...October 27, 2019 1330 0 -
Digital technology shows damage discarded plastic inflicts on seabirds
Birds are among the species that are most vulnerable to plastic pollution, and digital technology has helped unearth some of its devastating effects on seabirds. When looking for food, birds often get caught up in fishing gear...October 15, 2019 924 0 -
Greta Thunberg jolts world leaders on climate action
Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old climate activist, Monday jolted the world leaders on climate action, saying the empty promises have stolen her future and now the planet faces extinction. She was blunt in challenging the world leaders for...September 24, 2019 891 0 -
After Indian threat, Khan asks world to consider safety of nukes under ‘fascist’ government
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has called upon the world community to seriously consider the safety and security of India’s nuclear arsenal now in control of the ‘fascist’ government of Narendra Modi. The Pakistani leader’s comments...August 19, 2019 649 0
