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The MOST Story Bank is a live archive of stories on the most current events, people and cultural perspectives of Muslims in America and around the world. With writers in mind, MOST carefully selects story-driven news from the most reputable published sources.

— April 24, 2015

MOST WEEKLY RECAP

We here at Muslims on Screen and Television (MOST) have crafted an 'in case you missed it' #ICYMI list of this past week's most timely and relevant stories from across the web: 1) Muslim-American … [Read more...]

World — April 24, 2015

YOU’RE a Syrian Refugee

Be, literally, a part of the experience as a Syrian refugee. The BBC presents this interactive journey where you can feel the soul-crushing challenges a typical Syrian has to experience exiling their … [Read more...]

National, World — April 24, 2015

On Our Side: The Story of An Afghan War Interpreter

Former Afghan war zone interpreter, Aimal, is considered one of the lucky ones. He is one of an estimated 15,000 Afghans who risked his life (and even put his own family in danger) for the U.S. war … [Read more...]

World — April 23, 2015

Another Casualty of War In Middle East: Children’s Education

The impact of war in the Middle East and North Africa can be directly seen in this new generation of children where 15 million are currently out of school, and another 6 million are at high risk of … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, World — April 23, 2015

Face It, GUMmies Make Financial Sense

“For all the current political issues, it’s hard for any multinational to claim they are truly international if they don’t have a strategy for selling to the Muslim world.” So declares Forbes in this … [Read more...]

World — April 23, 2015

101 on Yemen Conflict

Last January, Houthi rebels from the north captured the capital of Yemen and forced President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi into exile. They have since moved into the southern port of Aden. The BBC breaks … [Read more...]

National — April 22, 2015

Authorities Deem Chapel Hill Murders Motive “Unsettled,” Brother Protests

“We're Americans. We're loyal. We are peace-loving. But you have to show us these terrorism laws aren't just aimed at us,” declares Farris Barakat. Farris is the other brother of Chapel Hill victim … [Read more...]

World — April 22, 2015

Desperate For Freedom, Gaza Teen’s Migration Story

In light of the migrant boat disaster on the Mediterranean, an interview with a teen boy from Gaza and his harrowing “migration” story involving imprisonment, kidnapping, starvation – all for a new … [Read more...]

Faith — April 22, 2015

Adult Child Converts To Islam, Mother Comes To Terms

Though baptized as a child, Alana Raybon began being pulled to Islam during college and eventually converted which wasn’t the easiest thing for her mother to accept. In this very open and honest … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, World — April 22, 2015

In Israel, Muslims and Jews Work Together

The Middle East has some of the most water-poor countries in the world, and concerned Muslim and Jews are studying together at the Arava Institute in Israel which specializes in environment issues. As … [Read more...]