December 20, 2008 -

Attempted arson of mosque in Saint-Priest (Rhône) outside of Lyon

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In response to an attempted arson of the mosque of Saint-Priest (Rhône) in an eastern suburb of Lyon, thousands gathered to show their solidarity against Islamophobia and to denounce the criminality of the act. The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) and the rector of the Grande Mosque of Paris Dalil Boubakeur both expressed…

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Anousheh Ansari: “I am proud of being an Iranian Muslim”

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Leading up to Ansari’s 2006 space voyage, the mainstream media dedicated their coverage of her historic flight to professional and technical matters, leaving aside the more controversial question of Ansari’s Iranian and Muslim identity. In this exclusive interview, Anousheh Ansari has the opportunity to tell her side of the story, including what it means to be an Iranian businesswoman and the first female private space explorer […]

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