Focus Points
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Global Snapshots 
Dreams on Hold for Syria Refugee Students in Lebanon
Forced by Syria's war to sit her secondary school diploma exam in northern Lebanon, Riham Othman, 19, bursts into tears.
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C’est La Vie 
Writing a Letter to My Teenage Self
Amal Awad has always loved letters, but she’s never written one to herself – until now.
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Global Snapshots 
Gaza Children Play War in Palestinian Summer Camp
Youngsters wearing military fatigues and the movement's black insignia capture a fellow camper posing as an Israeli soldier and drag him away.
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Global Snapshots 
In Pictures: Dreams and Disabilities
People around the world embracing life and conquering dreams – with their disabilities and all.
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C’est La Vie 
It’s Time to Face the Ugly Truth Behind Complexion Issues
Ameera Al Hakawati looks at complex issues of complexion facing young women in the Middle East and beyond.
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Global Snapshots 
Malala Denounces ‘Cowardly’ Pakistan Attack
At least 25 people were killed in the attack on a bus carrying female students; militants later stormed a hospital where survivors had been taken...
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C’est La Vie 
Dating Muslims
Maryam Yusof finds a phenomenon among pious Muslims in Singapore called ‘halal dating’.
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Global Snapshots 
In Lebanon, Traumatised Syrians Struggle to Survive
Sadness is written on the face of 45-year-old Jamila, living in the open-air municipal courtyard of Arsal in Lebanon after her escape from Qusayr.
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Global Snapshots 
In Picures: Reframing Tehran
In the wake of a surprise victory for moderate candidate Hassan Rouhani in Iran, Aquila Style presents a photo-tour of the capital through a car...
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Global Snapshots 
Traditional Footwear Thrives in Iraqi Kurdish Town
Bahjat Majeed sits cross-legged in his tiny workshop, putting the final touches on a pair of handmade shoes traditionally crafted in his hometown of Halabja.
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Global Snapshots 
Double Attack on Female Students, Hospital Kills 25 in Pakistan
Militants have blown up a bus carrying women students, and later attacked a nearby hospital treating survivors.
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Global Snapshots 
Iranians Revel in the Streets to Celebrate Rowhani Victory
Thousands of cars honked their horns throughout the capital, and many people were dressed in purple, Rowhani's campaign colour.
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C’est La Vie 
How My Family Beat Our Financial Woes
Isra Hashmi shares her story of how she and her family emerged from a chasm of debt to become stronger, wiser and happier.
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Global Snapshots 
Syrian Soap Opera Recreates Damascus in Gulf Desert
The series is a light social comedy set in the 1950s and takes place mainly inside a traditional Turkish bath in an ancient Damascus neighbourhood.
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Spirituality 
Marriage in Islam: First Comes Love?
Choosing one’s own partner has precedence in Islamic history. Alayna Ahmad looks at the Prophet’s first marriage.
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Global Snapshots 
Early, Forced Marriages Haunt Syrian Refugees in Jordan
Some refugees in Jordan are offering their daughters for early marriage in the hope of securing them protection as they face growing economic pressure.
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Global Snapshots 
Police Check of Woman in Niqab Sparks Clashes Near Paris
A 32-year-old resident said police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd in Argenteuil.
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C’est La Vie 
Age Adopts a New Angle
Amal Awad hurtles down memory lane, reminded of her 18-year-old self. She reflects on age, and how we don’t really get old so much as...
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Global Snapshots 
Football: Infantino Backs Winter World Cup in Qatar
UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino on Friday added his weight to calls for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be staged later in the...
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Global Snapshots 
Dubai Ruler Pushes Bid to Host World Expo 2020
Dubai's ruler on Tuesday pressed for the Gulf emirate to be given the right to host the 2020 Universal Exposition.
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Global Snapshots 
Women See Flicker of Hope for Rights in Iran Vote
Activists maintain there is still hope that the situation of the country's 35 million women, more than half the population, can be improved.
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Global Snapshots 
Moscow Halal Expo Set for June
Russia’s premier trade show for halal products and services will also feature an Islamic fashion show. Afia R Fitriati has the details.
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Global Snapshots 
Dog Lovers Face Backlash as Iran Challenges Pet Trade
For decades, keeping dogs as pets was a rarity and thus tolerated in Iran, where the the vast majority of Iranians consider dogs as "najis",...
