In a controversy that is sweeping the country, many Americans oppose a plan to build an Islamic Center just two blocks from the site where al Qaeda terrorists toppled the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center, on September 11, 2001. Supporters...
By Phuong Tran Abeche, Chad 06 June 2007 In Africa, some Muslims interpret Islam's teachings to mean a husband has almost total control over his wife - including her health care. Even in cases when a procedure might save a woman's life, health-care w...
By Indonesian service, Crystal Park Washington, D.C. 24 November 2006 watch Muslim Rap report Critics of American rap music say it glamorizes thug life, and contains too many violent themes and profanity. But one Muslim rap trio, known as Native Dee...
By Mohamed Elshinnawi Washington, DC 24 May 2006 watch Islam report A new survey of U.S. public attitudes toward Muslim-Americans and Islam finds that a majority of Americans -- 55 percent -- regard Muslim-Americans favorably, but that smaller numbe...
By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 11 March 2006 Pakistani troops have killed at least 25 suspected militants, some of them thought to be foreigners, in an attack near the Afghan border. The so-called tribal...