Alabama Congressman Tweets Muslims ‘Want To Kill Us’
A Republican congressman from Alabama who is also a state campaign official for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is standing some inflammatory comments he tweeted Monday night during the first debate. A series of tweets from Rep. Ed Henry targeted Muslims as well as Hillary Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton. The three-term congressman […]
Noor Tagouri, Newsy reporter, becomes first woman to wear hijab in Playboy
A Muslim American journalist has become the first woman to wear a hijab in Playboy’s 63-year history. Newsy reporter Noor Tagouri is featured in Playboy’s “Renegades of 2016” issue, dedicated to men and women who have broken barriers and “risked it all – even their lives – to do what they love,” according to the […]
US should end playing role of world policeman
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former prime minister of Denmark and former secretary-general of NATO, contributed an article in The Wall Street Journal last week saying the United States should play the role of the world’s policeman. His one-sided argument is based on the perception that only the US has the material and moral greatness to stop […]
Germany: Dresden mosque bombed in ‘xenophobic’ attack
Bomb attacks hit a mosque and a convention centre in the eastern German city of Dresden, police said on Tuesday, adding the motive appeared to be xenophobia and nationalism. No one was injured in the explosions late on Monday in a city that has become a hotspot for far-right protests and hate crimes following a […]
Shimon Peres: The Quiet Man Who Sought Peace for Israel
Israel just lost the last tie to its founding fathers. Shimon Peres, Israel’s ninth president, three-time prime minister, defense minister, foreign minister, minister of transportation, minister of immigrant absorption and director general of the Ministry of Defense, died on Wednesday at the age of 93. Peres was a protégé of Israel’s first prime minister, David […]
ICC: Mali fighter jailed for destroying Timbuktu sites
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced a former Malian fighter to nine years in prison for destroying shrines and historic sites in Timbuktu during Mali’s 2012 conflict. In a landmark judgement experts hope will send a strong message to safeguard the world’s ancient monuments, Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi become on Tuesday the first person to […]
Millennials may have less time on their side, U.S. retirement study shows
Chronically low interest rates have been a scourge for older folk saving for retirement. But, coupled with falling equity returns, there may be an even bigger problem for millennials wanting to retire. A new study by San Francisco-based personal finance website NerdWallet warns that just to retire by age 70, today’s millennials would have to […]
Muslims Could Have Big Election Impact
Muslims make up just one percent of the United States population but they could yet have a significant impact on the outcome of November’s presidential election. Donald Trump’s rhetoric, including calling for a blanket ban on all Muslims entering the country, is thought to have spurred a sharp increase in Muslims registering to vote.
NYC Supports Muslims With Ad Campaign
Reacting to a sharp increase in attacks against the Muslim community across the United States, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled Monday a social media campaign and outreach program to support Muslim residents of the country’s most populous city. The plan was announced by the city’s Community Affairs Unit, Office of Immigrant affairs […]
Israel’s elder statesman Shimon Peres dead at 93
The death of Shimon Peres at the age of 93 marks the departure of the last major figure in Israel’s founding generation. He died on Wednesday in a hospital after suffering a major stroke. Peres – one of the disciples of David Ben Gurion, Israel’s first prime minister – spent his long political career in […]