The hated "morals police" of the Taliban is back - with 1% of the officers, no jail, and a mandate to use "persuasion" rather than physical intimidation. Read more

Does doing the "least harm" mean keeping conjoined twins crippled for life or taking the risk to separate them? Islamic scholars grapple with the ethics of separation. Read more

Eager to put an end to over 3 years of sectarian violence, Indonesia is pouring troops and peace negotiators into the troubled Central Sulawesi region. Read more

Israelis face increasing taxes and international cultural isolation, amid a growing economic recession and no end in sight to Palestinian or Israeli bombings. Read more

Recent incidents involving relics attributed to Prophet Muhammad, including stolen slippers and an insulted beard hair, have sparked rising tensions in Kashmir, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Read more

Amidst continuing suspicions, questioned loyalties, and an uncaptured Osama bin Laden, American Muslims figure out how to prepare for September 11th rallies and remembrances. Read more

Alarmed by the influence of "jihadi" culture, Muslim countries have started to promote moderate alternatives. But does it have more to do with preserving political power? Read more

With antics that are "like a 'Saturday Night Live' parody", alleged al-Qaida operative Zacarias Moussaoui isn't getting any help from American Muslims (or himself, for that matter). Read more

A Christian conservative group is suing the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill for assigning a book about the Qur'an to incoming freshman. Read more

A political party widely regarded as Islamic in its roots (although their leadership denies it) is poised to win Turkish parliamentary elections. Read more