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As Ahmid suggests, the story of Islam in Europe is a story of immigration. During the Continent's reconstruction after World War II, Britain and France turned to their former colonies in South Asia and North Africa to fill their manpower shortages, while Germany opened its doors to "guest workers...
In Sarajevo, the imams' calls to prayer from reconstructed mosques blend with the chimes of bells from Orthodox Christian medieval churches and 19th century cathedrals. "I have more in common with Bosnian Serbs than Muslims from Pakistan and Afghanistan," says former Bosnian Interior Minister Muhamad Besic. His words offer striking...
This new interpretation is taking shape in different places at different speeds. Although non-Muslims often view Islam as a monolithic bloc, the religion is characterized by its diversity. With over a billion believers scattered across every continent, as well as separate Shi'ite and Sunni traditions, the Muslim community...
Besides, Vivendi, like News Corp. (which dominates satellite in Europe and China), hails from a part of the world where owning cable lines doesn't seem so important. Right-out-of-the-box satellite is getting a fast start in the infrastructure-deprived Third World, and only half of European...
“[AIDS] is not just the problem of a specific continent, it’s not just the problem of a specific nation, it’s not just the problem of a specific age group. It’s a problem that also affects Harvard students,?...