Global Snapshots
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Global Snapshots
Lebanon’s Children Sleep Rough as Syria War Spills Over
As the conflict in neighbouring Syria stretches into its third year, Lebanon has seen an ever-growing flood of refugees flock to its towns and villages.
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Islamic Help Fundraiser Aids Victims of Acid Attacks
Recalling the positive energies of volunteers at a recent charity event, Amenakin shares her experience there and explains the scourge of acid attacks.
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Indonesian Hijabers Buy into an Islamic Economy
Risti Rahmadi wears the hijab, uses halal lipstick and knows that it's time to pray when an app on her BlackBerry emits verses from the...
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Rise in Afghan Women Jailed for ‘Moral Crimes’: Rights Group
The number of women and girls convicted of "moral crimes" in the war-torn country increased by 50 percent over 18 months, from 400 to 600.
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Picturing Afghanistan
In pictures: A look at the situation on the ground in war-torn Afghanistan after more than 12 years of fighting.
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Obama Praises Myanmar, Denounces Anti-Muslim Violence
Obama salutes Myanmar President Thein Sein for his leadership in pushing through political reforms, but warns against attacks on Muslims.
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Soothing Sounds of The Impatient Sisters
‘We're three sisters who write songs sometimes, but fight all the time,’ confesses the folk trio from Kuantan, Malaysia. Afia R Fitriati reports.
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Anger as Afghan MPs Halt Women’s Bill Debate
The Afghan parliament on Saturday cut short a debate on a bill to protect women from violence after complaints from some traditionalist MPs that it...
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Jakarta’s Hijabi Community Organises a Hijab Day
The Jakarta chapter of Hijabers Community is set to celebrate its launch May 25th in a day immersed in the spirit of the hijab. Afia...
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Muslim Religious Leaders to Visit Former Nazi Camp
Fourteen Muslim clerics from across the globe will visit the former Nazi German Auschwitz death camp in southern Poland next week as part of a...
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Red Carpet Galore: Cannes Film Festival 2013
Here are the fashion highlights of the event that unfolded on 16 May 2013 and will end 26 May 2013. Compiled by Farrah Eman.
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Art Exhibition Pays Tribute to Malala Yousafzai
A trio of talented artists showcase their artworks in a project inspired by a heroine of girls’ education.
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Cyclone Triggers Mass Evacuations in Bangladesh, Myanmar
Hundreds of thousands are evacuated as a cyclone bears down on coastal areas home to flood-prone refugee camps for victims of sectarian unrest.
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Past Haunts Casablanca’s Infamous Slum
"There's no water, no work and no future. There's nothing at all here," says Hamid bitterly as he walks through the sprawling slum of Sidi...
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ICC Prosecutor Opens Initial Probe into Gaza Flotilla
Preliminary probe opened into Israel's deadly raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla in 2010 in which nine Turkish activists died.
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Rohingya Boats Capsize off Myanmar as Cyclone Looms
Boats carrying scores of Rohingya Muslims fleeing a cyclone have capsized off Myanmar's coast, the UN said Tuesday.
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2 Million Egyptians Sign Petition to Oust Morsi
A campaign calling for the ouster of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and for early presidential elections has gathered over two million signatures.
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Controversial British Graffiti Work Up for Sale Again
A work by renowned British graffiti artist Banksy that was withdrawn from a controversial US auction is being put up for sale again in London,...
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Archangel Gabriel Features in Jerusalem Exhibit
A 2,000-year-old stone tablet appears at an exhibit that traces depictions of the Archangel Gabriel in Jewish, Christian and Islamic scriptures.