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Syrian Arms issue proves need for better U.S. engagement

Statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Syrian Arms issue proves need for better U.S. engagement Presidential debate should focus on necessity of a coherent U.S. Middle East Strategy   PHOENIX (October 16, 2012) – Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, a devout Muslim and author of “A Battle for the Soul of Islam: An American Muslim Patriot’s Fight […]

Covering Muslim women: The Olympics and beyond

Covering Muslim women: The Olympics and beyond  By Eva Sajoo, Special to The Vancouver Sun August 10, 2012 VANCOUVER — On Aug. 4, Wojdan Shaherkani became the first Saudi woman to compete in the Olympics. While her judo match lasted a mere 82 seconds, her appearance in the Games has been hailed as a triumph for […]

White House Partners with Muslim Brotherhood Front

March 20, 2013 By Ryan Mauro Frontpagemag.com The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), a group with Muslim Brotherhood origins and an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation terror-financing trial, recently toured the White House and met with multiple officials. According to the group, Paul Monteiro, Associate Director of the Office of Public Engagement, “cited ISNA as his […]

Female Syrian hurdler disqualified for doping

Female Syrian hurdler disqualified for doping USA Today, 8/10/12 LONDON (AP) – A female hurdler from Syria was kicked out of the London Olympics on Saturday after failing a drug test. The IOC said that 400-meter hurdler Ghfran Almouhamad tested positive for the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine Aug. 3. Her backup “B” sample confirmed the positive finding. The […]