By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer Is it really freedom of expression or are you justifying humiliating and belittling Islam? For decades the peaceful religion of Islam was seen as a threat by many. Several harmful and inconsiderate actions have been done in hopes of terrorizing the religion along with its people. Islam is nothing … Continued
French students learning Arabic By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, many Arab countries in the process of development have seen their citizens move to destinations with more resources, such as France. This immigration is strongly linked to the history that connects Arab countries to France, to the strong universities for students, … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer Ever since Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced on May 28, 2020, that he was committing to annexing parts of the West Bank in July, many Palestinians and people from all backgrounds began to take action. Realizing, that if this plan was to fully go through even more Palestinians … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer France is known for its elegance, romance, refinement, history, art, and fashion. All these criteria correspond well to what the famous designer Leïla Menchari appreciates. France has therefore been for her the ideal destination to make her dreams come true. She is a Tunisian designer who unfortunately died Saturday, … Continued
SOURCE: WASHINGTON POST BY: JAMES MCAULEY PARIS — Algerian writer Kamel Daoud is feted in France — and resented by many in his home country. It’s easy to see why. Daoud won France’s most prestigious literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, for his first novel in 2013. But beyond his literary talents, he appeals to French … Continued
SOURCE: IF AMERICANS KNEW As the “freedom flotilla” vessels made their way to Gaza with humanitarian aid, they encountered unexpected trouble: in spite of being thoroughly searched by French police, 2 of the boats were forbidden from docking. “[We] didn’t know that Israeli waters now begin in the Seine,” commented one passenger. from Press TV … Continued
By HALIM SHEBAYA OPENDemocracy Irrespective of his political intentions when he signaled his refusal to invite President Donald Trump to speak in the parliament when he visits the UK, John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons, cited his opposition to racism and sexism, as well as his support for an independent judiciary (in reaction … Continued
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