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#MuslimVote: The Hashtag That Changed U.S Politics

#MuslimVote: The Hashtag That Changed U.S Politics

MEHRUNISA QAYYUM, CGNEWS: Analysis has revealed that Muslims played a key role in swing states in the recent U.S presidential elections

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Hummus: The Tasty ‘Glue’ That Binds Jerusalemites

Hummus: The Tasty ‘Glue’ That Binds Jerusalemites

NATASHA TYNES, CGNEWS: Two chefs from Jerusalem – one Muslim, one Jewish – have produced a book that celebrates the food of this divided city.

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UN Palestinian Vote Heralds ‘Birth of New World Order’

UN Palestinian Vote Heralds ‘Birth of New World Order’

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: It’s not just the scale of the victory but it’s what it tells us about a new, emerging world order that is important.

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‘Forgotten Impact of Islam’ Highlighted in Exhibitions

‘Forgotten Impact of Islam’ Highlighted in Exhibitions

LUCY CHUMBLEY, CGNEWS: Two exhibitions currently in Washington DC have had a transformative effect on millions of Muslims views of their heritage

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‘Ethical Code of the Hunter’: Not Applicable To Gaza

‘Ethical Code of the Hunter’: Not Applicable To Gaza

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: There are so many agendas at play in Gaza today but one of them undeniably is the opportunity to showcase – and sell – weapons.

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Free Speech v Religious Respect: Squaring the Circle

Free Speech v Religious Respect: Squaring the Circle

REBECCA CATALDI, CGNEWS: It doesn’t have to an ‘either or’ situation. People can speak freely and also ensure that they don’t insult religion.

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‘Hate Islam, Love Israel’: US Public Don’t Buy Message

‘Hate Islam, Love Israel’: US Public Don’t Buy Message

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: The intention behind the vile subway ad campaign is clear – to drive a wedge between non-Islamic Americans and their Muslim co-citizens.

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Cairo’s Latte Drinking Salafis: Stereotype Busters

Cairo’s Latte Drinking Salafis: Stereotype Busters

NADA ZOHDY, CGNEWS: You’ll find them at Costa or Starbucks. They’re happy to discuss rather than denounce and they’re seeking ways to build Egypt’s civil society.

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‘Muslim’. ‘Women’s’. ‘Rights’. Giving Meaning to Words

‘Muslim’. ‘Women’s’. ‘Rights’. Giving Meaning to Words

SHEHERAZADE JAFARI, CGNEWS: The idea of Muslim women awaiting rescue from their oppressive lives by an injection of Western liberal values is far from reality.

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Wessam al-Badry: An Uncompromising Photographer

Wessam al-Badry: An Uncompromising Photographer

ENGY ABDELKADER, CGNEWS: He grew up a refugee in Saudi Arabia and photojournalists became his superheroes. Now he’s a photographer himself

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One Day On the Beach: Is It Good Enough?

One Day On the Beach: Is It Good Enough?

FRANZISKA KABELITZ, CGNEWS: In a controversial programme young Palestinian children are invited to spend one day on Israeli beaches.

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Movie Shows How Islamic Art Changed The World

Movie Shows How Islamic Art Changed The World

NAAZISH YARKHAN, CGNEWS: A newly released documentary gives a compelling overview of Islamic art’s effect on the wider world.

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‘Turkey Is Our Model State’, Say Egyptians In Survey

‘Turkey Is Our Model State’, Say Egyptians In Survey

LUCY CHUMBLEY, CGNEWS: The role of religion in society is important for Egyptians but not as important as a strong economy.

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Palestine/Israel: A Tragedy ‘In The Purest Sense’

Palestine/Israel: A Tragedy ‘In The Purest Sense’

MICHAEL FELSEN, CGNEWS: The writing of Anton Chekhov provides a picture of how Palestinians and Israelis will end their conflict

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J Street: Is It Making Any Difference At All?

J Street: Is It Making Any Difference At All?

MORIEL ROTHMAN, CGNEWS: It was established to provide an alternative outlet for discourse. Has it succeeded?

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Pregnant and Abandoned: What Should You Do?

Pregnant and Abandoned: What Should You Do?

AMERICAN BEDU: Many foreign women who have had relationships with Saudi male students find themselves in great difficulty.

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New Approach to Holy Land Tours ‘Opens Minds’

New Approach to Holy Land Tours ‘Opens Minds’

AZIZ ABU SARAH, TALIA SALEM, CGNEWS: A new, self-funding tourism initiative promotes active interfaith dialogue.

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Hunger for Freedom: It’s Time to Act on Khader Adnan

Hunger for Freedom: It’s Time to Act on Khader Adnan

MICH CAFE: He has been fasting for more than nine weeks so the opportunity to avert disaster is ebbing by the hour.

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Assassination By Drone: Time for A Re-Think of US Policy

Assassination By Drone: Time for A Re-Think of US Policy

KEN BALLEN, CGNEWS: ‘You can kill extremists but you don’t kill extremism with missiles’. Perhaps the U.S should look at new policies.

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Opinion Shift: Support Weakening for Once Unquestionable Israel Funding

Opinion Shift: Support Weakening for Once Unquestionable Israel Funding

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: In the past, anyone who dared question military support for Israel would have been taken to task, labeled anti Semitic…