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This article deals with the assault waged by a Jordanian in the capital, Amman, against a group of tourists, which resulted in the death of one Briton and the injury of five others and a Jordanian policeman. The attack was the first since an anti-terror law was approved.
This article discusses the historical origins of the Shī’ah - Sunnī conflict; now expressing itself in Iraq.
The author warns of a conspiracy by Hamās, through the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood, to make Jordan a substitute country for the Palestinians by turning the Hashemite kingdom into an Islamic country to liberate the Palestinian lands.
Terrorists involved in the attacks in America left behind copies of a document in Arabic giving them instructions for their suicide mission and preparing them spiritually for death. A copy of the document was found in luggage left behind by Muhammad Atta, suspected of organizing the attacks and...
The author believes that the evil operation of September 11 generated the false idea that Islam encourages terrorism. He comments on the tolerant nature of Islam and provides historical examples on the peaceful relations Muslims have with Christians and Jews.
The writer reports that the Jordanian government declared its readiness for ideal elections on June 17, 2003. A government spokesman says that women wearing the niqab will not be able to vote unless unveil their face to prevent forgery. He also points out that for the first time the election will...
By far the majority of Muslims today live their lives without recourse to violence, for the Koran is like a pick-and-mix selection. If you want peace, you can find peaceable verses. If you want war, you can find bellicose verses. You can find verses which permit only defensive jihad, or you can...
After his visit to the US, the King of Jordan was convinced that Muslims undermine their civilization by not pointing out the role of Arab Christian and by not reaffirming the tolerance of Arab society through them. History proves that Arab Christians let their civilizational and national bonds win...
The effects of the past 19 months of intifada and the last three weeks of war on Palestinian society have been dramatic and have made an indelible mark whose impact will be felt for many years to come. Palestinian society has lost its hope and its faith that peace is a possibility. Palestinian...
Mona Eltahawy writes against the repression of expression across the Arab world. The author notes that Arab “dictators” oppose the Danish cartoons because they think "freedom of expression” should have limits. The author redirects that call to Arab leaders themselves, arguing that they should have...

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