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‘Three Chaplains’ takes hard look at US military experience of Muslims
'I’m hoping that the film will provide a means to initiate conversations that haven’t been had before.'
By Sarah Sicard
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‘Three Chaplains’ follows Muslim fight for military religious freedom
Three muslim chaplains aspire to change perceptions of their religion in the U.S. military.
By Sarah Sicard
US to launch new program to fight extremism in Philippines
U.S. and Philippine officials on Tuesday discussed a new program to thwart efforts by Muslim extremists to recruit and mobilize followers in the country’s south after a bloody siege by jihadists aligned with the Islamic State group.
Army denies soldier’s request to grow beard in observance of Flying Spaghetti Monster religion
The importance of one’s hair or beard can never be understated.
By Jon Simkins
Filipino rebel commanders become officials under peace deal
President Rodrigo Duterte led a Friday ceremony to name Moro Islamic Liberation Front leader Murad Ebrahim and some of his top commanders as among 80 administrators of a transition government for the five-province region called Bangsamoro.
Trump’s battle with China dominated 2018’s headlines in Asia
Across the region, there are pockets of optimism but also a pervasive feeling of disquiet, a lot of which is linked to the twin political behemoths whose presence has been felt this year in every corner of Asia: China and Trump.
Analysis: Rising US, China rivalry deepening rifts in Asia
The clash between the world’s two biggest economies is shaking the bedrock of regional amity and leaving some countries worried they will be forced to choose between Beijing and Washington.
Airman becomes the first Muslim to be granted service’s beard waiver for observing religion
The airman with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron was granted the exemption after waiting years for approval.
By Jon Simkins
Nobel prizes focus attention on rape as a weapon of war
The atrocities unfold as victorious fighters sweep into seized territory, using sexual violence out of a sense of impunity or entitlement or as a way to terrorize and punish communities.
By Christopher Torchia, The Associated Press