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Palestinians, Israelis may be talking, but tension mounts by the day
Palestinians   Peace   Photos   Talks   Wikipedia: Palestine  
 The News & Observer 
Palestinians, Israelis may be talking, but tension mounts by the day
RAMALLAH, West Bank — The peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians are progressing painfully slowly, with few details emerging, and the atmosphere around the negotiations is one of risi... (photo: UN / Paulo Filgueiras)
FILE - In this Monday, June 17, 2013 file photo, Iranian President-elect Hasan Rouhani, places his hand on his heart as a sign of respect, after speaking at a news conference, in Tehran, Iran. Rouhani on Monday leveled his first criticism of the outgoing administration since June's election, saying it has mismanaged the country's economy.
Human Rights in Iran   Iran   Photos   UN   Wikipedia: Human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran  
 The Guardian 
Iran human rights record condemned in UN report
UN special rapporteur publishes report criticising widespread abuses, but raising hopes new presidency may bring change | Since taking office in August the Iranian president, Hasan Rouhani, has called... (photo: AP / Ebrahim Noroozi)
People raise their arms during protest in Tunis, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, calling for the resignation of the government. Some thousands demonstrated in Tunisia on the day of the opening of the country's national dialogue calling for the Islamist-led government to keep its promise and resign to allow fresh elections.  The New York Times 
Tunisian Protests, by Islamist and Secular Groups, Delay Talks on Constitution
CAIRO — Deadly violence and street protests in Tunisia on Wednesday postponed talks intended to end a political standoff that had thwarted completion of a new constitution in the birthplace of, and ... (photo: AP / Hassene Dridi)
Islamist   Photos   Politics   Protest   Wikipedia: Tunisian revolution  
File - A Sheikh, representing a region for the Sunni organization, Sahwa, and an Iraqi National Police officer stand together before the start of a meeting, to discuss the future of the Sons of Iraq at Joint Security Station Loyalty, eastern Baghdad, Iraq, May 16, 2009.  The Independent 
How the Sunni-Shia schism is dividing the world
The Muslim world’s historic – and deeply tragic – chasm between Sunni and Shia Islam is having worldwide repercussions. Syria’s civil war, America’s craven alliance with the Sunni Gulf autoc... (photo: US Army / Staff Sgt. James Selesnick)
Nuclear Iran   Photos   Religion   Syrian War   Wikipedia: Islamic schools and branches  
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad, Pakistan Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. The State
As Pakistan’s Sharif calls for ending drone strikes, U.S. defends them
ISLAMABAD — Even before Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif meets President Barack Obama at the White House on Wednesday, his visit to Washington as the leader of... (photo: AP / Jason Reed, Pool)
Barack_Obama   Pakistan   Photos   USA   Wikipedia: Nawaz Sharif  
Kingdom Centre also called Burj Al-Mamlaka (Arabic:  ) is a supertall skyscraper located in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia and the 45th tallest building in the world with a height of 311 m (1,020 ft). It is also host to the highest mosque in the world. The Tower Contains a total of 43 floors excluding the 4 levels of basement. The Kingdom Centre is owned by Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, a prince of the Saudi royal family. It is also the headquarters of his holding company: Kingdom Holding Company. The total cost of the project was US$ 1 billion and the contract was taken by Saudi Arabian Al-Saif and The Italian Impregilo. The Times Of India
Riyadh to 'shift away from US' over Syria and Iran, Saudi spy chief says
DOHA: Saudi Arabia's intelligence chief has said the kingdom will make a "major shift" in relations with the United States in protest at its perceived inaction over the S... (photo: Creative Commons / Ameen Mohammad)
Photos   Riyadh   Saudi Arabia   Syria War   Wikipedia : Geneva II Middle East peace conference  
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah protects his eyes from the sun as he watches paratroopers during their capability demonstrations Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at the Army headquarters in suburban Tagui, south of Manila, Philippines. The Independent
Stoning for adulterers and amputation for thieves: Sultan of Brunei announces strict punishments for criminals ...
The Sultan of Brunei has announced strict new Islamic punishments for criminals – including amputation for theft and stoning for adultery. | The punishments, which are ... (photo: AP / Pat Roque)
Brunei   Hassanal Bolkiah   Islam in Brunei   Photos  
A bit of classical Islamic architecture in downtown Bandar, Brunei, the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque stands as a tribute to Sultan Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien. The Sultan, father of His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, is regarded as the architect of modern Brunei.  Anchored in a lagoon beside the Mosque is a replica of a 16th century Mahligai, or royal barge, where religious ceremonies were held during the 1960s and 1970s. BBC News
Brunei announces tough new code of Islamic law
The sultanate of Brunei has announced it will enforce a tough new Sharia law penal code. | The code - to apply only to Muslims - is expected to introduce death by stoning... (photo: Creative Commons / Ar-ras)
Brunei   Hassanal Bolkiah   Islam in Brunei   Photos   Sharia in Brunei   Wikipedia :Islam in Brunei  
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja stays out on the wicket after play was stopped due to rain on the first day's play of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. The Times Of India
Usman Khawaja enters row over beer logo
SYDNEY: Australian batsman Usman Khawaja may follow fellow Muslim Fawad Ahmed and refuse to wear a uniform with a beer brand logo, but admits that cementing his Test plac... (photo: AP / Mark Baker)
Cricket   Photos   Sport   Star   Wikipedia: Usman Khawaja  
Palestinian workers in the tunnel along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. The Siasat Daily
Hamas admits digging tunnel from Gaza into Israel
Gaza, October 20: | The armed wing of Islamic Hamas movement has admitted being behind the recently discovered tunnel leading from Gaza into Israel. | "Al-Qassam Brigades... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb)
Gaza Tunnel   Gilad Shalit   Hamas   Photos   Wikipedia : Gilad Shalit  
An Egyptian protester throws a tear gas canister back at riot police, not seen, during clashes near Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Huffington Post
Egyptian Police Fire Tear Gas At Hundreds Of Protesters At Al-Azhar University
CAIRO -- CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian anti-riot police fired tear gas Sunday at hundreds of supporters of the country's ousted Islamist president, besieging them inside a pres... (photo: AP / Khalil Hamra)
2013 Egypt Coup Protest   Al Azhar University   Cairo   Photos   Wikipedia : Islamist protests in Egypt (July 2013present)  
Egyptian Coptic Christians grieve over the coffins during a mass funeral for seven victims of sectarian clashes, at Samaan el-Kharaz Church in Manshiet Nasr shantytown in eastern Cairo Al Jazeera
Several killed outside church in Cairo
Gunmen on a motorbike shot dead three people, including an eight-year-old girl, as they fired on a group outside a church in Cairo, Egypt's interior ministry said. | Sund... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb)
2013 Egypt Coup Protests   Coptic Christians Persecution in Egypt   Egypt Coptic Christians   Photos   Wikipedia : Persecution of Christians in Egypt  
FILE- Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh addresses the media in this file photo dated Monday, July 29, 2013, in Tunis, Tunisia. It is announced Saturday Sept. 28, 2013, that Larayedh will step down in three weeks and negotiations will continue to find an interim replacement, after Tunisia's governing Islamist party agreed to resign in favor of a caretaker government to resolve the political crisis that has paralyzed the country. Swissinfo
Tunisia sees Islamist militants exploiting Libya chaos
Arab Spring | Reuters | October 20, 2013 - 16:30 | By Patrick Markey and Tarek Amara | TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia's Prime Minister Ali Larayedh said Islamist militants are... (photo: AP / Hassene Dridi)
Islamist   Libya   Photos   Tunisia   Wikipedia: Ali Laarayedh  
Arab states call on Saudi Arabia to rethink UNSC seat rejection The Siasat Daily
Arab states call on Saudi Arabia to rethink UNSC seat rejection
Abu Dhabi, October 20: | Arab nations have appealed to Saudi Arabia to reverse its decision to reject a seat on the UN Security Council. Arab UN ambassadors made the appe... (photo: UN / Paulo Filgueiras)
Photos   Saudi Arabia   Security Council   UN Election   Wikipedia: Saudi Arabia  
Islam Women Terrorism
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- Pak fatwa declares administration of polio vaccines Islamic
- Minimum 40 years for racist killer
- Khurshid rubbishes Modi's attack on Rahul
FILE - In this Monday, June 17, 2013 file photo, Iranian President-elect Hasan Rouhani, places his hand on his heart as a sign of respect, after speaking at a news conference, in Tehran, Iran. Rouhani on Monday leveled his first criticism of the outgoing administration since June's election, saying it has mismanaged the country's economy.
Iran human rights record condemned in UN report
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- Taking the Persecution of Christians to the Next Level
- Muslim Brotherhood backer gets DHS promotion
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad, Pakistan Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013.
As Pakistan’s Sharif calls for ending drone strikes, U.S. defends them
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- Nine Maoists arrested in Bihar
- Iraq Says It Needs Drones And F-16 Jets To Fight Al-Qaeda
- Meet The Private Companies That Help Cops Spy On Protesters
- Syrian media: Troops kill 40 rebels near Damascus
FILE - In this Monday, June 17, 2013 file photo, Iranian President-elect Hasan Rouhani, places his hand on his heart as a sign of respect, after speaking at a news conference, in Tehran, Iran. Rouhani on Monday leveled his first criticism of the outgoing administration since June's election, saying it has mismanaged the country's economy.
Iran human rights record condemned in UN report
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- Iraq Says It Needs Drones And F-16 Jets To Fight Al-Qaeda
- Muslim Brotherhood supporters rally in Egypt
- How College Students Can Help Feed Syria
- Saudi women prepare for driving protest
FILE - In this Monday, June 17, 2013 file photo, Iranian President-elect Hasan Rouhani, places his hand on his heart as a sign of respect, after speaking at a news conference, in Tehran, Iran. Rouhani on Monday leveled his first criticism of the outgoing administration since June's election, saying it has mismanaged the country's economy.
Iran human rights record condemned in UN report
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- Scathing UN report details Iran rights abuses
An Egyptian protester throws a tear gas canister back at riot police, not seen, during clashes near Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013.
Egyptian Police Fire Tear Gas At Hundreds Of Protesters At Al-Azhar University
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