World Archives

Faith, World — July 30, 2014

Mecca Gets A Reno

With a history stretching as far back as Abraham, some say that Mecca needs a modern renovation, especially considering the city hosts 3 million visitors a year. The Guardian takes a look at the … [Read more...]

Women, World — July 29, 2014

Tunisia’s Female Vote and Voice

Since the 2011 revolution, Tunisian women have not only participated in protests but have actively shaped national events as politicians and lawmakers. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — July 23, 2014

#JewsAndArabsRefuseToBeEnemies Goes Viral

Buzzfeed takes a look at the now popular #JewsAndArabsRefuseToBeEnemies, and shows inspiring examples. (For more details of the story, please see the article from The Christian Science Monitor … [Read more...]

National, World — July 21, 2014

Marine Roomies With Afghan Interpreter

On first glance, Marine Captain Adrian Kinsella and Mohammad look like typical roommates, but this article begs you to look closer. “Mohammad” (not his real name) is a former Afghan interpreter who … [Read more...]

Women, World — July 21, 2014

Malala Day – A Look At Her Achievements

July 14th marked “Malala Day” – dedicated to Malala Yousafzai, the courageous teen who fought the Taliban in order to have an education. The Huffington Post takes a look at her tremendous achievements … [Read more...]

World — July 21, 2014

Young Palestinians On Life in Gaza During Conflict

The Daily Beast's Dean Obeidallah interviews five young Palestinians living in Gaza (none are connected with Hamas) who discuss their daily lives since the Israel-Gaza conflict began. … [Read more...]

Women, World — July 21, 2014

Female Kurdish Soldiers Fighting ISIS

A look at a special unit of Kurdish Peshmerga soldiers preparing to go back to the front line to battle ISIS in Northern Iraq – the unit is composed solely of female fighters. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — July 18, 2014

Muslims and Jews Unite in Israel

This year, the Jewish fast day of Tammuz, honoring the Roman breach of Jerusalem’s walls, fell during Ramadan, a time when Muslims fast. On July 15th, thousands of Muslims and Jews in Israel took … [Read more...]

World — July 18, 2014

Casualties Of War: Gazan Students

Palestinian students await the results of the Tawjihi exam with great anticipation but this year, eighteen students won’t learn of their results as they are sadly casualties of the Israel-Gaza … [Read more...]