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Why Napoleon provides Macron the way to bridge-building with French Muslims
As I write these lines, it appears that Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, has declared war on Islam after the tragic and unacceptable beheading of Samuel Paty, the French teacher. As a teacher myself, I...October 30, 2020 1165 0 -
How Tipu Sultan’s great-great-granddaughter became a British WWII heroine
The story of Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan...Read MoreJanuary 28, 2020 3893 0 -
Trump renews Kashmir mediation offer but also thinks Pakistan, India can address it themselves
As the Indian clampdown on Kashmir entered its fourth week, President Donald Trump said after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he remains available for a mediatory role but also felt that India and...August 26, 2019 661 0 -
Fire engulfs Notre Dame; Marcon vows to rebuild historic cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral, which survived vicissitudes of centuries, was in flames Monday evening as a huge fire engulfed the historic building housing sacred relics and artifacts that made it a unique place Hundreds of firefighters worked...April 16, 2019 979 0 -
The French victory shows how immigrants enrich nations
Image: Screenshot/FIFA Channel video The image of the French team celebrating their glorious world cup victory represents the best of sporting spirit and enthusiasm for competition. But the 2018 French team is no ordinary outfit. It...July 16, 2018 1455 0 -
U.S. should use military pressure toward a political solution to the Syrian conflict
The United States, Britain and France have launched coordinated military strikes against Bashar al Assad’s regime in Syria in reaction to the use of chemical weapons against civilians. President Donald Trump has described the actions as...April 14, 2018 1133 0 -
Centrist politician Emmanuel Marcon to be next French President
Photo by the Government of France shows Marcon as Minister for Finance and Economy via Wikimedia Commons Centrist politician Emmanuel Macron Sunday won what has been called France’ defining presidential election, marking the European power’s embrace...May 7, 2017 2297 0