Nuts & Bolts of Ramadan
New York Times takes a look at the ‘nuts & bolts’ of Ramadan. Who fasts longer and why? Is work productivity down? Are people happier? … [Read more...]
Afghan Interpreters and Their Pivitol Role
“They put more on the line for our country than the average American ever will. They are themselves American veterans," declares a US Marine explaining Afghan Interpreters immense contributions during … [Read more...]
Meet Matthew VanDyke – Filmmaker and Freedom Fighter
Matthew VanDyke is many things - an adventurer, traveler, filmmaker, and oh yeah, also a freedom fighter who fought against Gaddafi's forces in Libya. Vice News interviews this Renaissance man who … [Read more...]
Exhibit: Modern Art in Iran
Despite the U.S. sanctions against Iran, art exhibit 'Iran Modern,' opened early this year in New York to high acclaim. The New York Times gives you a history of the Iranian modern art movement while … [Read more...]
Meet Qatar’s Fashion Mogul, Sheikha Moza
Considered the matriarch of Qatar, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser al-Missned, plays a tremendously important role as fashion power broker in the region. Last year, Mayhoola for Investments (a firm believed … [Read more...]
Despite No Mosques In Greece, Muslims Make Do
Greece is home to a small Muslim community, many of whom are refugees of wars in the Middle East. As there is no mosque in Athens, NPR interviews Muslims who make do, turning basements and apartments … [Read more...]
Scholar Weighs in on ISIS Rise and Recruitment
In this Op-Ed piece for Al Jazeera America, scholar Mohamed Ghilan talks about the factors contributing to the rise of ISIS and the recruitment of young Muslim men “lured by religious rhetoric and … [Read more...]
Origins: Shiite-Sunni Split
In light of the crisis in Iraq and other countries in the region undergoing sectarian conflicts, NPR has updated their story from 2007 on the Shiite-Sunni split. … [Read more...]
Gertrude Bell: British Agent and Adventurer
The Daily Beast supplies background and context for the British agent and adventurer Gertrude Bell whom Nicole Kidman will soon portray in a film directed by Werner Herzog. … [Read more...]
After a Lull, Drone Strikes Back in Pakistan
After a six-month hiatus, drone strikes are back in Pakistan, killing 29 civilians and 10 militants. Foreign Policy magazine takes a look at the current situation. … [Read more...]
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