After converting to Islam, Sean Stone says Hollywood is “reluctant to work with me”

After converting to Islam, Sean Stone says Hollywood is “reluctant to work with me”

By funkymonkey on from www.nypost.com

Sean Stone, son of controversial director Oliver Stone, converted to Islam in Iran last week and says he’s already experiencing a Hollywood backlash.
Bombs Kill 46 Across Afghanistan

Bombs Kill 46 Across Afghanistan

By cricketguru on from abcnews.go.com

Suicide bombers launched multiple attacks in a remote corner of southwestern Afghanistan near the Iranian border Tuesday, killing dozens of people including shoppers buying sweets for a Muslim holiday and leaving charred and smoldering bits of cookies and dried fruit among the bodies on the ground.
Iran's Ahmadinejad urges Muslim unity ahead of Syria meeting

Iran's Ahmadinejad urges Muslim unity ahead of Syria meeting

By cricketguru on from www.reuters.com

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged Muslim countries to show greater unity ahead of a summit of Muslim leaders this week expected to focus on the crisis in Syria.
Saudi Arabia urged America to attack Iran over nuclear program

Saudi Arabia urged America to attack Iran over nuclear program

By tabish on from www.guardian.co.uk

According to leaked US diplomatic cables that describe how other Arab allies have secretly agitated for military action against Tehran, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has repeatedly urged the United States to attack Iran to destroy its nuclear program. ,

Other highlights of the Wikileaks top secret leaks:
• Embassy cables show Arab allies want strike against Tehran
• Israel prepared to attack alone to avoid its own 9/11
• Iranian bomb risks 'Middle East proliferation, war or both'
Ah-mah-need-a-haircut

Ah-mah-need-a-haircut

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

In a stunning display of sense and style, the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance have taken the bold step of banning the mullet. Yes, the mullet shall live in Iran no more! And truly, I say bravo to them for this choice. After watching several hours of American TV and countless repeats of, “COPS,” they must have correctly learned that nothing good can come from this hairstyle. Of course, the ministry has placed the hairstyle within a broad category of unacceptable “un-Islamic Western hairstyles”, but I can see what you’re doing, Iranian Ministry of Culture… you’re now on my style watch list you sly minxes.
Iran criticises US nuclear summit

Iran criticises US nuclear summit

By cricketguru on from english.aljazeera.net

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's president, has condemned a nuclear security summit in the US, where international leaders are meeting to work out a global nuclear security strategy.

Representatives from 47 nations gathered in Washington, DC on Monday for the start of the two-day summit hosted by Barack Obama, the US president.

Obama began the gathering with a series of bilateral meetings with some of the world leaders gathered for the summit.

But Ahmadinejad, whose country was not invited to attend the conference, called the meeting "humiliating to humanity".
‘Axis of Evil’ Label’s Effects On Youth In Iran

‘Axis of Evil’ Label’s Effects On Youth In Iran

By MuslimVoices on from muslimvoices.org

Filmmaker Neda Sarmast shows the complexity of Iranian society in 'Nobody's Enemy'.
West Drafts New Sanctions to “Squeeze” Iran

West Drafts New Sanctions to “Squeeze” Iran

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

UNITED NATIONS — Western powers have drafted a fourth round of tougher UN sanctions targeting Iran’s banks over Tehran’s nuclear program, meeting opposition from veto-wielding Russia.
Iran's Hijab Skier in Winter Olympics

Iran's Hijab Skier in Winter Olympics

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO – When skier Marjan Kalhor lines up on Wednesday, February 24, to cross the start line of the giant slalom in Vancouver wearing her hijab under her helmet, she will be making history as the first Iranian woman to compete in the Winter Games.
Iran Arrests Top Sunni Militant

Iran Arrests Top Sunni Militant

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

Iran announced on Tuesday, February 23, the arrest of Abdulmalak Rigi, the leader of the ethnic Baluch militant group Jundullah, claiming he was at an American base...

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