Arab And Muslim Chicagoans Host 2000 Elections Candidate Night
The United Muslim American Association (UMAA) hosted a candidates' night on Sunday evening for Arab and Muslim candidates running in the coming November elections. Non- Arab and -Muslim candidates running in districts with a concentrated Arab American population in southwest Chicago area were also invited.
Egyptian authorities have formally charged a prominent pro-democracy activist and 27 of his aids with obtaining funds from foreign sources and defaming Egypt.
Jolo: Failed Attempt To Rescue American Hostage
Blaming bad weather, a military operation by elite members of the Philippines army to rescue American hostage Jeffrey Schilling turned out unsuccessful.
A Fresh Start On Middle East Peace Initiatives
In a quest to bring about a fresh start in the Middle East peace process, Israel Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat are expected to resume direct talks over East Jerusalem and the fate of the Palestinians Diaspora.
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Cry Of A Beloved Wife
The wife of a leading Egyptian Islamist, Talaat Fouad Kasem, who is believed to have been kidnapped by Egyptian authorities five years ago in Croatia, has appealed to Croatian authorities to help determine her husband's whereabouts.