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Clashes in Libya Worsen as Army Crushes Dissent

Feb 19, 2011

Thousands gathered Friday for a third day of violent demonstrations in Benghazi, Libya’s second-largest city, in an unprecedented challenge to(...)

New Mosque Opens in Brentwood to Accommodate Growing Muslim Population

Feb 18, 2011

When Mahtab Ahmad began leading her class on the Quran six years ago, her only student was a friend's daughter.(...)

In Qatar, Arab Modern Art Gets its First Museum

Feb 18, 2011

Paintings acquired by shadowy anonymous buyers paying record prices now hang in the light of day in Qatar in the(...)

Arab Muslim Women Embrace Rewards and Challenges of Running for Chicago Office

Feb 17, 2011

Running for public office is not something that women are encouraged to do in male-dominated Arab Muslim culture. But five(...)

Change in Egypt Focuses Attention on Other Countries in Middle East

Feb 17, 2011

New anti-government protests are springing up in the Middle East in the wake the massive protests and leadership change in(...)

Helen Thomas Speaks on The Joy Behar Show

Feb 17, 2011

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12 Ways to Watch Al-Jazeera English

Feb 16, 2011

Al-Jazeera was one of the only TV networks paying attention when the Egyptians began rising up against now-ousted President Hosni(...)

Metro Detroit's Arab-Americans: Democracy in Egypt will Take Time

Feb 15, 2011

The celebrations continued Saturday among Arab-Americans in Metro Detroit. Dozens gathered in Dearborn in front of City Hall to celebrate(...)

Arabs Celebrate the End of an Era

Feb 15, 2011

After Tunisia and Egypt, it is time to celebrate. For decades, the Arabs have been on a course of misguided(...)

Helen Thomas: Egyptians Understand Their Power

Feb 15, 2011

A Tunisian-Egyptian Link That Shook Arab History

Feb 14, 2011

As protesters in Tahrir Square faced off against pro-government forces, they drew a lesson from their counterparts in Tunisia: “Advice(...)

Metro Detroit Reacts as Egyptian President Mubarak Resigns

Feb 13, 2011

As reported by CBS News, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has stepped down following many days of street protests. Following Friday’s(...)