: Opinions Divided Over French Hijab Ban, Muslims Included

Last updated on: January 5, 2004 at 2:12 am By Shahed Amanullah

Relations between the general French population and their Muslim compatriots are being tested with a proposed government ban on hijab in schools. Read more

: I Hate All Arabs

Last updated on: January 3, 2004 at 6:35 pm By Guest Contributor

The Gregorian year 2003 was similarly littered with heartening "Onion"-esque tales of courage, strength, sheer goodness, and shameless kindness. Read more

Year in review: The top ten good news stories of 2003

Last updated on: December 31, 2003 at 11:41 am By Shahed Amanullah

It was a year of war, civil rights struggles, and natural disasters - but there were points of inspiration and hope as well. Read more

: Muslim Leadership And The 2004 Elections

Last updated on: December 29, 2003 at 12:10 pm By Guest Contributor

Muslim voters are way ahead than their leadership in terms of determining their electoral choice well in advance and acting on it. Read more

: Hope Fades In Iran As Death Toll Surpasses 20,000

Last updated on: December 29, 2003 at 2:10 am By Shahed Amanullah

Rescue efforts in earthquake-devastated Bam, Iran have turned to cleanup operations as hope for finding more survivors fades. Read more

: What If The Next Attempt On Musharraf’s Life Succeeds?

Last updated on: December 26, 2003 at 9:22 am By Shahed Amanullah

With the increased efforts, presumably by al-Qaida, to end Musharraf's life, many are wondering what that possibility might mean for Pakistan. Read more

: Spurned Muslim Voters Seek A Democratic Suitor

Last updated on: December 24, 2003 at 4:38 pm By Shahed Amanullah

Feeling betrayed by Bush's foreign and domestic policies after backing him in 2000, Muslim voters are courting Democratic hopefuls for president. Read more

: Nuclear Dominos In Middle East Topple: Will Israel Follow?

Last updated on: December 24, 2003 at 3:03 am By Shahed Amanullah

Nuclear proliferation in the Middle East has declined dramatically with Iran & Libya agreeing to give up nukes and submit to inspections. Read more

: Anti-Terror Prosecutions In “War On Terror” Falling Apart

Last updated on: December 19, 2003 at 9:21 am By Shahed Amanullah

What started out as death-penalty cases with no defense lawyers are ending up as quiet releases or transfers to civilian courts. Read more

: In Bush’s Backyard, An American Muslim Wins Houston Election

Last updated on: December 17, 2003 at 2:05 am By Shahed Amanullah

An American Muslim wins election to Houston's city council, proving that the electorate can look past negative images of Muslims. Read more