Attorneys for the Irvine 11, students arrested for protesting a speech made by Israeli ambassador Michael Oren last year, called for the removal of District Attorney Tony Rackauckas from the case at the March 11 arraignment.
The White House attempts to reassure the Muslim community days before the planned Congressional hearing on the radicalization of Muslim Americans by sending Denis McDonough (National Security Council chief of staff) to speak at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society. As the opening day of the hearing approaches, Muslim leaders feel apprehensive but determined to…
Unrest comes to Saudi Arabia as the nation’s Shi’a minority and a growing number of discontent plan to hold protests this Friday.What makes this situation even more volatile is the possible consequences protests could have on oil production and oil prices worldwide, which will greatly impact the amount of support protesters will get from world…
By: Sahar Jahani On February 4th, 2011 Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas announced charges against a group of eleven Muslim students who interrupted Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren’s speech as a form of protest at UC Irvine last year. This is the latest chapter in the Irvine 11 case that has sparked a national debate…
Al-Talib interviews Hassen Morad, an Egyptian American who has been covering the protests through vlogs. He went to Egypt over two months ago with the intention of studying at Al-Azhar University. A-T: Describe the new social and political environment in Egypt. What changes have you seen since you arrived? Morad: It’s difficult to say there’s…
Editor’s note: Al-Talib interviewed an Egyptian-American senior at UCLA about the current situation in Egypt. The person interviewed requested to remain anonymous. Al-Talib: Describe the social, political situation that led to the protests. why are people out there? Answer: Egyptians are in the streets because they feel that their basic rights as humans have been…
Egypt in Turmoil: A Hungry Nation’s Revolution Al-Talib meets with Noora Kamel, an Egyptian-American senior at UCLA, to talk about life in a nation ruled by Hosni Mubarak. Having lived there for five years and recently returned to the United States, Kamel shares her experiences about a hungry nation on the brink of revolt. A-T:…