Archive for March, 2010

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Muhammad in the Bible, Torah, and Qur’an

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2 years ago
by Basem in
The clash between Muslims, Christians, and Jews resembles the feud that exists between siblings. They all come from the same father (Abraham) and follow the same prophets of the same God, yet ironically the true enemies of God have succeeded in dividing us by forcing us to focus on our differences [...]
 

CODEPINK activist disrupts Netanyahu at AIPAC Gala: "Lift the siege of Gaza"

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by Piece of Mind in , ,
Shortly after announcing Israel’s commitment to defense in his address to the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Gala, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was disrupted by a demonstrator.
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16-year old boy shot dead by Israeli snipers

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by Piece of Mind in ,
This afternoon the Israeli military killed 16-year old Mohammad Qadus from Iraq Burin, a village south of Nablus, with a live round on his heart. A second youth, Asaud Qadus, 19 years old, was critically injured after being shot in the head. Mohammad was trying to carry Asaud to safety when he was hit.
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Al-Azhar’s Future: A Chance for Alternative Movements? (VIDEO)

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2 years ago
by Sarah in , ,
Last week, Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, Alazhar University's top cleric, passed away of a heart attack at the age of 81. He was indeed a very controversial figure both within Egypt, as well as the Muslim world as a whole. As Egypt scurries to find a replacement for Sunni Islam's most prestigious seat of Islamic learning, many are wondering what this means for the future of Al-Azhar, its role, and whether it has been hijacked by the state. Will this be an opportunity for alternative movements to come into play? Or will it once again, be more of the same?
 

Remembering Rachel Corrie (VIDEO)

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2 years ago
by Sarah in ,
Today is March 16th, 2010 and although this day may not carry a sentimental value for some, it carries the lasting memory of a true hero for many others. Today is considered Rachel Corrie Day in many peoples' minds across the world.

George Galloway & Cynthia McKinney Break it Down (VIDEO)

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2 years ago
by Sarah in , ,
A very refreshing short video of George Galloway interviewing Cynthia McKinney for his PressTV show, "The Real Deal".
 

Budget Cuts for Schools, Unlimited Spending for Wars (VIDEO)

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2 years ago
by Sarah in
Students have carried out rallies at dozens of universities and schools across the United States in protest against cuts to public education funding. Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reports from a protest rally in New York.
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Israeli Apartheid Week Gaining Ground (VIDEO)

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2 years ago
by Sarah in ,
This week marks the Sixth Annual Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW) which is taking place across the globe in over 40 cities. Below is an episode from Al Jazeera's hard-hitting program "Inside Story" which focuses specifically on Israeli Apartheid Week, the Boycott-Divestment-Sanctions (BDS) movement, and the implications they have for the racist apartheid regime of Israel.
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