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Netanyahu Speech Scandal Blows Up, and 'Soiled' Dermer Looks Like the Fall Guy

Jan 30, 2015

In the last 24 hours the controversy over the planned speech by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to both houses of(...)

Is It Time to Stop Using the Word 'Terrorist'?

Jan 30, 2015

Tarik Kafala, the head of BBC Arabic, prefers to avoid the word “terrorist”. He’s avoided it in coverage of the(...)

The Dehumanizing of Iraqis Is the Main 'American Sniper' Issue

Jan 30, 2015

The three-car caravan was headed to a funeral, everyone dressed in their Friday best. It was warm outside, as Baghdad(...)

Texas Lawmaker: Muslims Should Pledge Allegiance Or Get Out Of My Office

Jan 30, 2015

A Republican state lawmaker in Texas is sending a message to her Muslim constituents: if they want to come calling(...)

Remy: I Need a Hashtag! - YouTube

Jan 30, 2015

Remy decides to stand up for freedom the easiest way he knows how: by taking selfies. #YOLO! Approximately 2 minutes.(...)

Spain Blames Israel for Death of Peacekeeper on Lebanon Border

Jan 29, 2015

Spain's ambassador to the United Nations is blaming Israel for the death of a Spanish UN peacekeeper during the Israeli(...)

Steven Salaita sues U. of I. over lost job

Jan 29, 2015

Controversial professor Steven Salaita , whose job offer at the University of Illinois was withdrawn last year after he made(...)

'Sniper' studio condemns anti-Muslim rhetoric

Jan 29, 2015

Warner Bros. released a statement denouncing anti-Muslim rhetoric on Tuesday.Source: www.usatoday.com

No, It Wasn’t ‘Feminist’ for Michelle Obama to Skip Wearing Hijab

Jan 29, 2015

First Lady Michelle Obama made a lot of headlines Tuesday when she arrived in Saudi Arabia without wearing the headscarf(...)

Angelina Jolie Recalls ''Unspeakable Brutality'' for Iraqi Refugees

Jan 29, 2015

In a powerful new op-ed for the New York Times, the 39-year-old actress and special envoy of the United Nations(...)

The Israel-Palestine Lorde Diaries, Chapter 5: The Future

Jan 29, 2015

“He who wishes to fly must first learn to walk,” said Nietzsche, and I say: before teaming up with Palestinians,(...)

Palestinian Student Arrested After Facebook Post

Jan 29, 2015

Palestinian intelligence services arrested a media student yesterday morning for "insulting a public official".Bara Al-Qadi, 22, posted a status on(...)