The long history of Islamic scholarship has just got a novel addition, a college in California that seeks to educate on Muslims . Zaytuna College held its inaugural classes August 24 and aims to become America’s first four-year, accredited, Islamic institution of higher learning. Founded by three Muslim-American scholars, Zaytuna focuses on renewing Islam’s intellectual [...]
President Barak Obama on the occasion of minority enterprise development week said. Since our Nation’s founding, the United States has been a beacon of economic opportunity and limitless possibility. America’s strength and resiliency have relied on the vision of our entrepreneurs and small business owners, whose tireless work ethic has defined the character of our [...]
President Obama will participate in a Summit with the leaders of the European Union, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 20, 2010 a press release from white house said. The United States has no stronger partner than Europe in advancing security and [...]
In a press release received today The United States strongly condemns today’s murderous attack by al-Shabaab against civilians staying at the Mouna Hotel in Mogadishu. Our condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims. The attack, occurring during Ramadan, highlights al-Shabaab’s complete disregard for human life, Somali culture, and Islamic values. [...]
The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan’s call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that began July 29. To date, the United States is providing approximately $150 million to support relief efforts in Pakistan, including funding for the operations of the Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority, the UN’s emergency relief [...]
President Barak Obama on the occasion of minority enterprise development week said Since our Nation’s founding, the United States has been a beacon of economic opportunity and limitless possibility. America’s strength and resiliency have relied on the vision of our entrepreneurs and small business owners, whose tireless work ethic has defined the character of our [...]
Secretary Clinton sent a video message to the International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria. This biennial conference brings together scientists, policy makers, advocates, persons living with HIV, and others working to end the global AIDS epidemic. More than 25,000 people have gathered in the past week to discuss the current state of research, policy, and [...]
President Barack Obama announced the appointment of Daphne Kwok to serve as Chair of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. President Obama also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key administration posts: David Grubb, Member, Board of Directors of the Presidio Trust ,William R. Hambrecht, Member, Board of [...]
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In a blistering attack on Pakistan’s long and covert association with terrorism, US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has accused some government officials there of harbouring Osama bin Laden and Mullah Omar, and warned that the US “cannot tolerate” attacks emanating from that country. Clinton’s stunning accusation against Washington’s ally came in course of a [...]
