The New Museum in New York witnessed the opening of the first wide exhibition featuring contemporary art of more than 45 artists from over 15 Arab countries; including 10 artists from Lebanon. The exhibition which will be on view until September 28, features a variety of contemporary art that addresses through its various materials the … Continued
Gulf ministries of health have taken all health measures to prevent Ebola virus patients from Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria, and other African countries from entering any Gulf country, said Professor Tawfiq Ahmad Khoja, director-general of the Executive Health Office for Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The measures are being adopted as the World Health Organization warned … Continued
Without prior warning, an Israeli missile hit the house of the Ayyad family last Saturday. The Ayyads, who are Christian, were the first family among the tiny minority in Gaza to be targeted since the offensive began three weeks ago. The Ayyad’s home was severely damaged. Furniture was ruined and family belongings such as children’s … Continued
The Federal Aviation Administration is restricting U.S. airlines from flying at or below 30,000 feet over Iraq because of what it calls “the potentially hazardous situation created by the armed conflict” there. The agency already had restricted flights in Iraqi air space to a 20,000-foot minimum. The order issued Thursday night follows the downing two … Continued
Users of the social networking site Twitter shared a picture of a subway train in Belgium after it was repainted in colors of the Palestinian flag in solidarity with the Palestinian cause against Israeli aggression on Gaza Strip. The picture was admired by the users as they expressed their pride of Belgium, who condemns the … Continued
This past week the Arab American Institute (AAI) released its third biannual poll of American attitudes toward Arabs and Muslims. Conducted by Zogby Analytics, 1100 likely voters were surveyed nationwide. The results were deeply troubling. What we found was that there has been a continued erosion in the favorable ratings Americans have of both Arabs … Continued
A demonstration drew thousands to the White House and the streets of downtown Washington on Saturday afternoon as participants from across the country called for an end to the continued violence between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. “Free, free Palestine, killing children is a crime,” the crowd chanted, several holding Palestinian flags, cardboard … Continued
Five long-time U.S. residents who are Muslim or from Muslim-majority countries sued the federal government on Thursday, saying the Department of Homeland Security was unfairly denying or delaying requests for citizenship and permanent residency on vague security grounds. The plaintiffs, all immigrants who are either practicing Muslims or are from predominantly Muslim nations, complain their … Continued
The organization Freedom for Palestine posted a heartfelt video featuring men and women holding signs with the names of the people of Gaza who have died during the recent bombardment by Israel. Along with the videos, stills of the shots are posted along with messages from those holding the cards who stand in solidarity with … Continued
US aid to Israel has been blocked by Republican senators, who have concerns that support for America’s “number one ally” would increase the country’s debt. The aid, worth $225 million for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system, was included in a proposed “border aid bill” worth a total of $2.7 billion, which was also intended … Continued
Rami Nabaheen approached us because he was looking for help. He was at a loss. Four days earlier his wife, Najwa, had given birth to conjoined twins. They are attached at the chest and abdomen and share a heart and a liver. The one heart cannot beat for two and they must undergo separation surgery … Continued
Yesterday I and many others received a press release titled “Stop Hamas – Princess Yasmine become terrorist” [sic]. Attached to the release were a boatload of jpegs depicting Prince Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, Bart Simpson, and a variety of other cartoon characters as “terrorists of Hamas.” The artist, “aleXsandro Palombo,” called them “A powerful series of … Continued
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