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| Opinion: Tale of Two Cities: Ramallah, Gaza and the Identity Crisis - by Ramzy Baroud |
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The distance between Gaza and Ramallah in sheer miles is hardly significant. But in actuality, both cities represent two different political realities, with inescapable cultural and socioeconomic dimensions. Their geopolitical horizons are vastly different as well – Gaza is situated within its immediate Arab surroundings and turmoil, while Ramallah is westernised in too many aspects to count. In recent years, the gap has widened like never before.
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| 2014 FIFA World Cup: Libya, Cameroon Battle It Out For Final Spot From Africa Zone |
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When everybody thought that Tunisia, hosts and four-time World Cup finalists had all but booked their place in the second stage of qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, on the last day of qualifiers from Group B, they were stunned by Cape Verde who defeated them 2-0 in Rades on Saturday to book their 2014 qualifier playoff spot.
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| 94 Public Libraries to be Opened in Libyan Cities, Villages |
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The Libyan government has signed contracts to equip and furnish 94 pubic libraries and cultural centers in 22 Libyan cities and villages.
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| Little Support for Obama on His Aggression Against Syria |
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Despite rhetoric uttered by the US Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday, the Associated Press has reported that President Obama is poised to become the first US leader in three decades to attack a foreign nation without mustering broad international support or acting in direct defense of Americans.
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| Egyptian Authorities Put Off Move to Disperse Mursi Supporters |
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In a bid to “avoid bloodshed”, Egyptian authorities on Monday postponed plans to disperse two protest sit-ins at a number of camps by supporters of ousted President Mohammed Mursi to "avoid bloodshed".
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| Eid Kareem, Eid Mubarak |
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Muslims the world over are marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month for the Muslim fast, Thursday. This is the month when humility, devotion and commitment to Allah (SAW) are at its peak in every Muslim – the search for spiritual perfection is doubly emphasised
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| How Fasting is Celebrated in Libya and India |
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The core value of Ramadan, the holy act of fasting, is universal. Muslims all over the world observe it with exceptional spirit of enthusiasm, devotion and submission. The fundamental goal of fasting is to help people learn how to resist reckless temptations.
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| Valuing Time with Children |
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Children are one of the most precious and greatest gifts of God. And to raise them in a good manner is every parent’s responsibility. They are a trust given to the parents, who are essentially responsible for the moral, ethical and religious teachings of their children.
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| Finally, Saudi Arabia Lifts Travel Ban on Pilgrimage of Ugandan Muslims |
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The long awaited time has come as Saudi Arabia finally lifted travel ban it has earlier put on Ugandan Muslims who were prepared to travel to Mecca and perform Hijja last year. Muslims held protests against the Saudi embassy for they were denied visas to travel to Mecca for Hijja last year.
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| UNHCR Welcomes Positive Collaboration with Libya |
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The UNHCR in Libya said in its April update that it welcomes the positive collaboration with the “Department of Combating Illegal Migration” (DCIM) under the Ministry of the Interior to facilitate the regular protection monitoring visits and the registration of persons of concerns in detention centres throughout the country.
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| Mena Region Witnessing Fast Growth in Aviation Sector |
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The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is witnessing the fastest growth in the aviation sector, higher than the global average growth rate.
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| Libya Movie Awards 2013 Competition for Libyan Film Makers |
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The Italian Culture Institute, in partnership with the European Union and 1Libya, has announced the First edition of the 'Libya Movie Awards', a competition for short films by talented young Libyan film makers.
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| Libya: International Mine Awareness Day Celebrated in Misurata |
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Over 2000 adults and children gathered in Misurata to celebrate the 4th April International Day of Mine Awareness and 500 school children handed over their toy guns in exchange for LEGO boxes for their schools. The aim is to raise the profile of the danger posed by mines and unexploded ordinance.
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| Hetherington's Film At Sudance Festival |
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The life and work of British war photographer Tim Hetherington, who died covering fighting in Libya in 2011, is celebrated in a film presented at the Sundance Film Festival this week.
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| Opinion: Exploited and Misused: The Impossible Discourse of the ‘Arab Spring’ - by Ramzy Baroud |
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A reductionist discourse is one that selectively tailors its reading of subject matters in such a way as to only yield desired outcomes, leaving little or no room for other inquiries, no matter how appropriate or relevant.
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