Sharmila Devi Archive
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Dec 30, 2010
Wafaa Bilal's experience as an Iraqi of fleeing the aftermath of violence, but missing the mundane details of home, spurred the project. Read Article Gulf War inspired Iraqi artist's camera implant
Dec 22, 2010
Saudi Arabia has denied it was negotiating to move a controversial planned Islamic centre farther away from the site of the September 11 attacks in downtown Manhattan. Read Article Riyadh denies plan to move Park 51
Dec 15, 2010
The National's UN correspondent wins United Nations Foundation Prize for his coverage of the January 12 earthquake in Haiti. Read Article James Reinl takes award for Haiti earthquake coverage
Dec 06, 2010
The widely held belief that adoption is banned under Islamic law is being examined by Islamic scholars and child welfare advocates in the United States. Read Article US scholars scrutinise Islamic adoption ban
Dec 03, 2010
While rising tuition fees in the UK and better job prospects are major factors, many follow footsteps of the actress Emma Watson.
Read Article British students flock to US universities
Nov 23, 2010
While it has long been regarded as one of the western world's most prestigious centres of learning, only 80 Arab students are currently enrolled at the institution. Read Article Harvard alumni aim to boost Arab intake
Nov 19, 2010
Outcome of the case against the sole Guantanamo Bay detainee to be tried in a civilian court casts doubts on the Obama administration's plan to prosecutre Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged 9/11 mastermind. Read Article Of 280 counts, a single guilty verdict in terror trial
Nov 11, 2010
Much of the evidence in the report called 'Sharia: The Threat to America' comes from a Muslim Brotherhood in North America that speaks of 'civilisation jihad' to promote Islamic supremacy. Read Article Muslims in US trying to impose Sharia: report
Nov 10, 2010
Patients want halal food and respect for cross-gender divisions in health care, while research finds many healthcare professionals are unaware of Islamic medical ethics and law. Read Article US doctor urges more 'halal care' for Muslims
Nov 05, 2010
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is poised to be the US House's foreign affairs committee chair, someone who has taken a conservative position on US Middle East policy. Read Article Key US panel chief candidate is pro-Israel
