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International Coalition: ISIS Lost 40% of its Land After Our Campaign

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | May 16, 2016 | World

The spokesman for the international coalition to fight ISIS, Steve Warren, confirmed that the military campaign launched by the coalition 18 months ago resulted in the terrorist organisation losing 40% of territory it controlled. However, the spokesman stressed that...

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Cameron during his visit to Mecca Mosque in Leeds, England yesterday with the Imam of the mosque Mr Asim and Shabana Munir, a member of the women’s committee of the mosque (Reuters)

British Campaign to Save Muslim Women From “Social Isolation”

by Najlaa Habriri | Jan 19, 2016 | World

The British Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday emphasised the need to rescue Muslim women from social isolation, teach them English and address discrimination against them. He also linked the isolation of mothers from society and its liberal values to the slide of...

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Opponents of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi participate in a protest in Cairo, Egypt, 02 July 2013.
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The Legitimacy Excuse

by Elizabeth Monier | Jul 3, 2013 | Majalla Blogs

After the unprecedented number of protesters that turned out to call for Mursi’s ouster on Sunday, June 30, and the ultimatum given by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) on July 1, it seems the end of President Mohamed Mursi—and perhaps even the Muslim...

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Saudi Labor Minister Adel Fakeih. (AAA)

A Few Choice Words on a Hot Topic

by Hussein Shobokshi | Apr 7, 2013 | Opinion

Touching upon any hot topic is like standing in the eye of a storm, but here I intend to comment upon the wide-ranging campaign in Saudi Arabia to address the country’s labor, residence, and sponsorship systems. This is an intensive, focused, and unprecedented...