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Huda al-Habash says wearing a head cover can mean freedom
For a new generation of young Muslim women, veil is part of a trend that seeks to integrate European and Muslim identities
Haitian-born actor works to keep issue of rebuilding Haiti alive months after devastating earthquake
Spanish actor will work to raise awareness of global poverty
One of most popular children's stories in modern literature is back on screen, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp
Political thriller earned controversial director Roman Polanski top honors in February at Berlin Film Festival
Hollywood veteran hits career high in role of washed-up singer
Mark Johnson travels world to record musical heritage.
During the past year, group has quickly become one of the hottest new acts in Country music
Previous releases featured noted blues musicians from Chicago, New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta, and a global collection
New book cites Arab disunity, culture of violence as major barriers to peace while arguing US must remain a key player in the region
A new book explains how the communication and renewable energy revolutions can determine the future survival of earth
Afghan-American writer Tamim Ansary discusses the ten pivotal periods in human history from a Muslim perspective
5,000 Kurdish men, women, children in Halabja on March 16, 1988, by former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein
American scientist Robert Lang gave up job to pursue origami, making him one of the few professional origami artists in the country
Players from 120 countries already participating in EVOKE, designed to get young people involved in finding solutions to urgent needs
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