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U.S. Muslims believe strongly in American Dream; oppose religious extremism
Despite recent concerns, American Muslims say they are proud to be both Americans and Muslims and believe strongly in the opportunity to realize the American dream. A Pew Research Center report Wednesday revealed that while Muslims...Jul 26, 2017 1364 0 -
UN Security Council condemns deadly bombing in Lahore
The United Nations Security Council has condemned “in the strongest terms” Monday’s deadly terrorist attack in Lahore, emphasizing that the perpetrators be held accountable. The statement came after a car bombing in the heart of Pakistan...Jul 25, 2017 1389 0 -
Colleagues, friends wish McCain a successful fight against cancer
Photo: T toes/Wikimedia Commons Politicians and lawmakers reacted to the news of Senator John McCain having been diagnosed with cancer Wednesday with a message of strong confidence that the former presidential candidate would beat the disease...Jul 20, 2017 1346 0 -
New report says record high number of civilians losing lives in Afghanistan conflict
Kabul after a massive explosion Photo: UNAMA/Jawad Jalali Calling the Afghan conflict an “ugly war, “the United Nations has said civilians lives – including those of women and children – continue to be lost at record...Jul 18, 2017 1553 0 -
Montgomery County celebrates Muslim organization’s work
Reflecting the spirit of inclusive coexistence, the Montgomery County celebrated the work of a Muslim organization that has built a reputation for timely welfare services over the last many years. County Executive Ike Leggett expressed warm...Jul 16, 2017 1551 0 -
Iraqi ambassador details how Pakistan helped Iraq defeat ISIS
Photo by Mstyslav Chernov via Wikimedia Commons Iraqi army convoy in Northern Iraq in 2016 Pakistan helped Iraq in a number of ways in the Arab country’s fight against the ISIS or Daesh, which this week...Jul 15, 2017 1744 0 -
Pakistani-American talks about comedy, wedding and The Big Sick film
Photo: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons Pakistani-American actor Kumail Nanjiani and his wife Emily V. Gordon are receiving upbeat review for their romantic comedy “The Big Sick,” which sthey co-wrote and infused with biographical accounts of their own...Jul 14, 2017 1973 0 -
UN asks India, Pakistan to resolve Kashmir dispute through dialogue
Amid lingering South Asian tensions, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Thursday has asked India and Pakistan to settle the Kashmir problem through dialogue. “The secretary-general reiterates his call on the parties to resolve the issue through engagement...Jul 13, 2017 1497 0 -
Arundhati Roy speaks about Indian atrocities against Kashmiris
Photo: Vikramjit Kakati/ Wikimedia Commons The horrible plight of mothers of the disappeared youth in Indian-ruled Kashmir, the uncertainty of life and scant regard for human rights in the one of the world’s most heavily militarized...Jul 9, 2017 1532 0 -
Indians troll Priyanka for tweet calling U.S. her second home
Photo www.bollywoodhungama.com via Wikimedia Commons A wave of ultranationalism sweeping India has found its latest target in a twitter message by popular actress Priyanka Chopra – her crime just wishing America a Happy Independence Day in...Jul 5, 2017 1021 0