Earliest Islamic burials in the Levant
Abstract
The Middle East plays a central role in human history harbouring a vast diversity of ethnic, cultural and religious groups. However, much remains to be understood about past and present genomic diversity in this region. Here, we present for the...
I noticed that there wasn't any good map showing the percentage of Muslims in Europe by region (and not just by country), so I searched for the data and made one. Brussels had the highest percentage of Muslims (25%) of any non-Muslim country in Europe, followed by Marseille and Birmingham (both...
The Guardian: Brain scans show social exclusion creates jihadists, say researchers
"For years western policymakers have tried to establish what causes individuals to be radicalised. Now a pioneering study has used medical science to gain fresh insight into the process – in the brains of...
There is a great setup for a perfect storm in Near East. All the elements are in place, the only question is how much appetite for a war all sides will have.
1. The power brokers, Iran and Saudis, are at all time high aggressive mode. They are already engaged in proxy war with each other. Shia...
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/01/08/what-is-appropriate-attire-for-women-in-muslim-countries/
I'm glad there is no appetite even in Near East for Burka, although the next option is preferred in Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon, no surprise, and Turkey are more liberal.
Now this is...
People living outside these countries may not have noticed these events, but the made the national headlines in their respective countries.
The worst incidents happened in several Stockholm suburbs, where dozen of cars were torched while schools and shops were set on fire. The riots started in...
Do you think the burka should be banned?
It is a legitimate common sense measure or simply an anti-islamic back last?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/31/belgium-public-ban-burqa-niqab
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