We encourage readers to turn to multiple and diverse news sources for accurate information and balanced commentary. The goal of these roundups is simple: to offer a sample of news from around the world related to the intersection of “east” and “west” and the status of women. If you have articles or other items you’d like to suggest, e-mail Todd at todd@findingbibi.com.
Laura Chinchilla, who led in polls before Costa Rica's presidential election, with supporters Sunday after voting in San José. (Caption: NYT; Photo: Esteban Felix/AP)
Costa Rica elects first woman president, Christian Science Monitor
Iran opposition leaders urge rally on anniversary, New York Times
Israeli forces raid West Bank camp, Al Jazeera English
Germany’s very own minaret debate turns nasty, Der Spiegel
Iran to step up uranium enrichment, Al Jazeera English
Burqa ban: What’s the fuss, ask Indian Muslims, Times of India
Muslim, man, HijabMan: An interview, AltMuslimah
First female Iranian skier all set for Olympics, Al Arabiya
Syrian film praised abroad still not seen at home, Al Arabiya
Podcast: Homosexuality in Sudan – a Conversation with a Gay Blogger, MideastYouth
Women in Mosques: Living up to the legacy, AltMuslimah
Iraqis: Adjusting to America, or Not, New York Times
Leila Ghannam is first woman appointed to govern Ramallah, TimesOnline.co.uk
Lifting the veils from our own eyes Minnesota Public Radio
Beautiful Ummah blog marks first year with contest, BeautifulUmmah.blogspot.com
The Taqwacores at Sundance, aka the Love that is Taqwacore, MideastYouth.com
The worst sexual assault prevention tips ever, The Sexist
Young Somalis in Minnesota beating the odds, Minnesota Public Radio
Iranian opposition calls for mass protests, Al Jazeera English
Turkish man faces life for burying daughter alive, Al Arabiya
UK: Muslims should get politically active says MP, IslaminEurope Blog
International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA) introduced in Congress, Feministing
Italy: Halal meat counter to open in Rome, ADNKronos International
Wales: Five arrested for anti-Muslim Facebook comments, IslaminEurope Blog
Underage marriages committee formed in Saudi Arabia, Al Arabiya
This is not an exhaustive list nor one filtered to reflect a particular point of view. Therefore, neither the views expressed in articles nor those neglected by this list should be seen as reflecting Finding Bibi’s views.
Great diverse assortment of news topics. Taqwacore is an intriguing subject which I’d never heard of before, and won’t feel qualified to comment about until I’ve learned much more.
Ashamed to admit I found “The worst sexual assault prevention tips ever” an irresistible title, and just as horrifying to read as I’d expected. Sadly, a few good ideas … See Morewere hidden in that mess, but even those were mostly obscured by the bizarre victim-blaming sexism. (Advising people to trust their own instincts is usually good advice, for example, but here it is obscured by advice that seemingly aims to make elevators and stairs equally terrifying.)
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Hey Kevin – Thanks for the comments. We try to keep the roundups diverse, putting out articles that we feel both speak our minds and ones that irk us and some in between. We miss a ton of good material, so feel free to pass on and we’ll incorporate as we’re able. You’ll be seeing a lot from us on Taqwacore and the various bands involved, as it’s such a fascinating movement.
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