To counter travel ban, filmmakers want to give American Muslims a voice
Often her projects have been turned down because "America isn't ready for a Muslim cast" or "there's too many brown people in this film," she said.
Thu Feb 16 2017
After Orlando, some American Muslims are anxious about what comes next
In the aftermath of Orlando shooting, American Muslims worry about what might come next at a time when some of their neighbors support Donald Trump
Sun Jun 19 2016
US Muslims feel backlash after attacks in Paris and California
American Muslims say they are living through an intensely painful moment and feel growing anti-Muslim sentiment after the recent IS attacks in Paris and this week's San Bernardino shootings.
Fri Dec 04 2015
Muslims who fight for the West
In a 2008 interview, troubled by accusations that Barack Obama was secretly a Muslim, Colin Powell asked the obvious question: "What if he is?"
Sun Nov 22 2015
American Muslims fear a new wave of Islamophobia
Many of the country's 2.8 million Muslims say such tensions could become uglier during a presidential race.
Tue Sep 22 2015
American Muslims cite increasing concerns about bias, hate crimes
Anti-Islamic sentiment is a deep and painful problem that American Muslims confront daily.
Mon Feb 16 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024