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Saudi’s Prince Sultan, the first Arab in space

Apr 13, 2015

While Arab astronauts have never actually set foot on the Moon, they have made their mark, with some of the(...)

The Story of an American Artist Who Was Denied Entry into Israel

Apr 13, 2015

Last week, Brooklyn-based graphic designer, curator, and artist Laura Arena was denied entry into Israel in an experience she is(...)

Student joins teacher in concert of Middle Eastern music

Apr 13, 2015

Sometimes the music student ends up playing alongside the teacher.That will be the case when Zack Kear joins his Grammy-nominated(...)

The road out of the occupation runs through the Nakba

Apr 13, 2015

t is difficult to find a view in Lifta that isn’t marred by the words ‘death to Arabs’ graffitied in(...)

An artist reflects on his war-ravaged country

Apr 13, 2015

Heartscapes”, “sadscapes”, “hopescapes” – certainly much more than landscapes. When looking at the latest work by Syrian artist Thaier Helal,(...)

Boycotting Israel more urgent than in case of South Africa, says anti-apartheid veteran

Apr 13, 2015

Farid Esack, an Islamic studies professor at the University of Johannesburg, has faced strong objections from the Zionist lobby in France(...)

Aasif Mandvi's new web series 'Halal in the Family' seeks to combat Islamophobia with comedy

Apr 13, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC: Aasif Mandvi’s new web series, “Halal in the Family,” is a parody of the classic American sitcom “All(...)

Arab American Author Moustafa Bayoumi to be commencement speaker at Southern Vermont College

Apr 13, 2015

Southern Vermont College (SVC) will award the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters to author Moustafa M. Bayoumi and(...)

Should Iraq's Archaeological Treasures Stay In the West?

Apr 13, 2015

"When I was a boy," the Iraqi diplomat said, "My parents took me to the Louvre and I saw Hammurabi's(...)

The Notorious Banned FOX 9-11-2001 News Footage Israeli/Mossad Links

Apr 13, 2015

This was aired then immediately banned and removed from the Fox archives right after 9-11, a lot have people still(...)

Marriage ISIS-Style: Love in the Time of Caliphates

Apr 12, 2015

Despite the restrictions under extremist rule and a very uncertain future, locals in Mosul are still getting married. Rumor has(...)

Palestinian solidarity group un-Happy about Pharrell-Woolies colab

Apr 12, 2015

JOHANNESBURG – Palestinian solidarity organisation Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) on Thursday called on American singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams to cancel(...)