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For Christmas: Jesus’ Life-Giving Breath and Persian Love Poetry
Christianity

For Christmas: Jesus’ Life-Giving Breath and Persian Love Poetry

Juan Cole

Muslim mystics such as Rumi, Attar and other Sufi writers often referred to Jesus as a symbol of spirituality and love.

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Syrian opposition forces fought the fiercest battle with government loyalist troops yet on Monday, in the tony El Mezze district of Damascus. Damascus, the capital, […]

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Afghanistan
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With the Qur’an-burning scandal, the Panjwai massacre, repeated demonstrations against the United States, and Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai’s increasingly strident anti-American pronouncements, it seems clear […]

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Paul Conroy Speaks at Syria Rally in London (Covered Baba Amr)

Paul Conroy Speaks at Syria Rally in London (Covered Baba Amr)

British journalist Paul Conroy, who covered the Baba Amr massacre in Homs from the scene, speaks at a London rally against the Syrian Baath regime:

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India Trade Delegation Bucks US Sanctions on Iran

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A major Indian trade delegation to Iran has pronounced the trip a success. The development underscores how difficult it will be for the Obama administration […]

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