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Educational Opportunities in PakistanBringing the Poor at Par with the Others
For many of Pakistan's poor, the much-criticised Islamic schools are the only possibility to get an education, because they don't ask for tuition fees. But do all graduates leave the school as radicals? Abdul Hafeez and Peter Koppen take a closer look
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Ofer Grosbard and his "Quranet" Project
The Therapeutic Verses of the Koran
Along with his students at the University of Haifa, the clinical psychologist Ofer Grosbard compiled a collection of advice for bringing up children from Koranic verses. Hisham Adem talked to the Israeli lecturer about the practical pedagogy of the holy book
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Documentary: "Visiting the Prophet"
The Political Implications of a Pilgrimage
Young German Muslims documented their first trip to Mecca in a film project. Even the Saudi ambassador graced the premiere - and witnessed an unexpected political discussion. Ariana Mirza reports from Berlin
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Afghan Journalist Sentenced to Death
A Victim of Political Power Games?
A court in Mazar-e Sharif has sentenced an Afghan journalist to death for "insulting Islam". Journalists and human rights organisations are outraged. They accuse the authorities in northern Afghanistan of despotism and an abuse of power. Ratbil Shamel reports
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Turkish Football
Mirror of National Identity
With its dramatic ascent to the semifinals of the Euro 2008, the Turkish team has impressed the world of football. But how much potential does Turkish football really have? Amin Farzanefar in an interview with sports journalist and Turkey expert Tobias Schächter
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Ibrahim Afellay
Little Big Man in a Team of Giants
Holland or Morocco, Europe or North Africa – Ibrahim Afellay had to make a tough choice. He decided on "Oranje" and is now living his dream: playing in the European Cup. André Tucic profiles the young footballer
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Energy from the Middle East and the Maghreb
Dreaming of Saharan Solar Power
It sounds like a pipe dream, but it is technically feasible. Solar thermal power plants in the Sahara could provide electricity for all of Europe. So where's the catch? Steffen Leidel reports
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WOMNET Conference of Women Networks
Partial Successes for the Women's Rights Movement in Morocco
Goals towards achieving greater gender equality are far from being fully realized in EU countries and in predominantly Muslim states bordering on the Mediterranean. So concluded a conference of women's rights groups. Yet, there were also positive developments noted. One of these is the new Family Law in Morocco, as Monika Hoegen reports
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Karim BenzemaThe boy next door
There's no place like home – if you ask Karim Benzema, French football's diamond in the rough. He still lives at home with his parents and eight siblings and is loyal to his home team, Olympique Lyon. A portrait by André Tucic
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Franck Bilal Ribéry''Always believe in God''
Franck Ribéry has never been in better shape, and - winning the Champions League plus the award for Best Player in Europe - 2013 has been the best year of his career. Yet things have not always been so rosy for Ribéry, a devout Muslim and former construction worker; not everything in his career has come easy. A portrait by André Tucic
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Dialogue between Israeli and Palestinian Archaeologists
Forum for Cross-border Research
Despite the provisional end to the Middle East peace process a few years ago, which put paid to official co-operation between Israeli and Palestinian archaeologists, some 50 archaeologists from both sides of the divide have decided to continue the dialogue. Joseph Croitoru reports
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Journalism or Propaganda?
Prejudice and Media Perception in the Middle East
Where do authentic images end and biased reporting or even propaganda begin? Media experts and journalists from the Middle East recently discussed all these issues and more at a conference in Germany. Arian Fariborz reports
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