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ALGIERS - Algerian opposition leaders, emboldened by uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt, on Sunday announced a

'Change is on its way'

Coalition of opposition parties, rights groups, unofficial unions call for more reforms in Algeria.

 second protest march in the…

ATLANTA — Around Sept. 11, 2001, not long after she founded the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta, Soumaya

 Khalifa heard from a group whose name sounded like “Bakers Club.” It wanted a presentation.

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Kendrick Brinson for the International Herald Tribune…

Zaynab Ansari is a native Atlantan, who has been with the ISB since its inception in August of 2001.…

Whether in prison or in jail, on probation or on parole, more African-Americans are under correctional control today

Michelle Alexander, associate professor of law at The Ohio State University, discusses how, though America is legally against racism, it is still an active part of society, especially when dealing with criminals. Alexander…

I have been summoned to appear before a federal grand jury in Chicago on January 25. But I will not testify, even at the

Maureen Murphy: We have done nothing wrong.

By Maureen Murphy

 risk of being put in jail for contempt of court, because I believe that…

After being left on the sidelines of the social protests that led to the ouster of president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in

'We suffered all sorts of injustices'

Islamists tell stories of repression by ousted regime under harsh anti-terrorism laws that have imprisoned…

Jan 21, 2011 – Saturday, February 12 join your community in supporting the survivors of domestic violence by wearing

 purple (tie, kufi, scarf), etc. go with a group of friends to pray for an end to domestic abuse. Join the community of Edmonton, CA (Canada) as they hang posters for their rally at the Legislative Building in that city. Join the Atlanta, GA community on Saturday, February 12 at the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam, 560 Fayetteville Rd. at 3:30 pm for…

The tunnel so far can only be accessed from the Silwan side

Head of Jerusalem's Islamic Waqf insists digging in Jerusalem's Old City is contrary to international law.

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WASHINGTON - The United States stands with Tunisia and supports the "democratic aspirations" of all people,

'The United States of America stands with the people of Tunisia'

US President says Tunisians’ will proved more powerful than writ of dictator.

 President Barack Obama…

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Cairo on Tuesday, facing a massive police presence, to demand the

Emulating Tunisia’s uprising

Thousands of Egyptian protesters brave massive police presence in Cairo to demand Mubarak’s ouster.

By Samer…