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May 19th, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

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Egyptian researchers reveal the first day of Eid al-Adha

ALBAWABA - As millions of muslims across the globe await the arrival of Eid al-Adha, an Egyptian astronomical research institute revealed that the crescent moon of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH will be sighted on the dawn of Tuesday, May 27. The research institute adds that the moon will be visible in Cairo's skies for a total of 47 minutes after sunset. On the contrary, the moon will ...

Divorces do tend to spring up in the happy holiday times, research has shown.

September 8th, 2011 - 01:00 GMT

Divorces spike during summer break, Eid holiday

Ribal al-Assad, cousin to Bashar and son of 'War Criminal' Rifaat al-Assad treated British conservative politicians to a Westminster dinner for 65, Wednesday 7th September.

September 8th, 2011 - 09:48 GMT

UK envoy calls for tougher stand on Syria, as Brit politicians have dinner paid by Assads

In the lead up to September 11 ten-year anniversary, we consider the repercussions and impact of this single event to American history, not to mention world politics.

September 8th, 2011 - 08:15 GMT

9/11 terror attacks had greater impact on US than Vietnam War, JFK's assassination, Watergate scandal

People are not taking decent 'holiday' rest from their relentless careers nowadays. It does not help that increasingly, people operate on laptops and also smart phones lately, that make for carrying your work around with you, literally. Picture from 'polopuentearanda'.

September 7th, 2011 - 01:00 GMT

Are you suffering from career fatigue?

Christian Arabs who might sometimes get the 'rap' for wanting to break off and form their own 'Lebanon' for example
are in fact averse to this idea and put their vote firmly with separation of Church and State in a civil state.

September 7th, 2011 - 10:40 GMT

Christian Arabs against division of Mideast into sectarian states

Driving in Saudi Arabia where 86% of the population have cars can be a tricky business when surrounded by young drivers who show disdain for the rule of law on the roads.

September 7th, 2011 - 08:13 GMT

Arab Drivers above the law? Think again

Alhambra of Granada, Andalusia, once Moorish Spain, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the inspiration for
lore and many a legend.

September 6th, 2011 - 01:13 GMT

Jordanian carves name at Alhambra Spain: remembered by criminal record

Child brides are still a social issue in the Middle East and globally. But there is more awareness and legal attention on this social malaise, with countries like India raising their legal age for marriage to 21.

September 6th, 2011 - 10:59 GMT

Arrested buying child bride

Baptism site at Jordan river believed to be where Jesus himself was baptized is the site of many Christian Arab baptisms today.

September 6th, 2011 - 08:16 GMT

Queen Rania hosted baptism of Tony Blair's Goddaughter, Murdoch's child

The Gaddafis: A family divided. Brothers go separate ways and cast blame: Saadi Gaddafi told CNN in a telephone interview that an "aggressive" speech broadcast by his brother, Saif Al Islam Gaddafi, a few days ago had led to the breakdown in negotiations, paving the way for an attack.

September 5th, 2011 - 01:00 GMT

Sibling rivalry between Gaddafi brothers

The author to the Wikileaks entertainment wires, Julian Assange. Not short of drama, these leaked cables can provide real life entertainment for hours on end: "These dry diplomatic cables are more engrossing than a Dan Brown riddle or a legal thriller by John Grisham."

September 5th, 2011 - 09:17 GMT

Chilling (Wiki) accounts of American crimes against Iraqis

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, former friend to the now beleaguered Gaddafi, turns his back on ex-ally, now 'wanted' man.

September 5th, 2011 - 08:12 GMT

Qaddafi’s Tears as Friends Bail out