An unexpected statement by US officials calling for the eventual nuclear disarmament of Israel raises hopes and fears - of both of disarmament and continuing conflict. Read more

Pope John Paul II was, in many ways, the Muslim world's best friend among Christians in the world today. After his death this week, are there more friends waiting to follow his example? Read more

Will Tariq Ramadan's call for a moratorium on Islamic corporal punishments result in a more humane shari'a? Or could it backfire? Read more

With the death of "moderate rebel" and former Chechen President Aslan Maskhadov, uncertainty returns to Chechnya amidst a conflict with Russia that may only grow more violent. Read more

Muslim spokespeople are coming down firmly on the side of keeping Schiavo alive - even though there is debate about this issue behind the scenes. Read more

Both Charlotte Beers and Margaret Tutwiler tried (and largely failed) to make much of a dent in the impressions Muslims have of the US. Will Karen Hughes do any better? Read more

A new series of comic books set in largely Pakistani Bradford, England, features a teenage Muslim superhero who fights against demons in subterranean worlds (and in real life) Read more

Many Muslims, not to mention the rest of the world, weren't prepared to see a woman leading Friday prayers, along with men and hijab-less women shoulder-to-shoulder for full dramatic effect. Read more

With five of six gang-rapists acquitted despite 150 witnesses, Pakistan's Supreme Court takes on the challenge of justice for Mukhtar Mai. Read more