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Iran's parliament says Ahmadinejad's oil ministry takeover was illegal

News DeskJune 1, 2011 22:44

The parliament's vote against Ahmadinejad was the most recent development in the escalating tension between Iran's president and his onetime mentor, the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Luxury hotels compete for the Muslim market

Mona AlamiJune 2, 2011 06:07

DUBAI — Hotel owners across the Middle East are designing hotels that cater to Muslim guests by adhering to Shariah, or Islamic, law.

Indonesian hardliners can't let bin Laden go

Sara SchonhardtMay 4, 2011 15:48

JAKARTA — Still, many on the streets of Jakarta say bin Laden’s death is positive. They hope it will restore the image if Islam as a religion of peace.

Pakistani men acquitted over Mukhtaran Mai's rape case

News DeskApril 21, 2011 11:24

The 2002 case drew international attention because the victim chose to speak out about her ordeal and thereby became a symbol of the fight for women's rights in Pakistan. She was named one of the TIME's Asia Heroes in 2004.

How Bohra Muslims set themselves apart

Hanna IngberApril 24, 2011 07:56

MUMBAI — The brightly colored garb worn by traditional Bohra women is one of the many ways the community differentiates itself from other Muslims.

Veil ban to take effect in France

Mildrade CherfilsApril 2, 2011 08:29

PARIS — Critics say President Sarkozy is using the religion debate to obscure the reality that his ruling party is lagging in polls.