October 11, 2008 -

Muslim women’s law firm breaks down stereotypes

researcher16 years ago15 years ago01 mins

Women from the Amal Law Group in Chicago, which may be the nation’s only law firm composed solely of Muslim women representing the vast diversity of the Islamic faith, are hoping that they can dispel stereotypes about Muslim women. “People think that somehow we’re weak and not able to express opinions,” said Janaan Hashim, the…

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Austrian far-right leader Haider dies in road accident

Euro-Islam16 years ago02 mins

Outspoken Austrian far-right leader Joerg Haider, who sparked international outrage with comments praising Nazi policies, died on Saturday when his car veered off the road. Haider, 58, suffered serious head and chest injuries when his car flipped over several times and died en route to hospital, police said. Tributes were paid by Austrian politicians of…

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