On Tuesday 24 March 15

the conference itself highlighted the contradiction at the heart of the Saudi effort

Sharia v Extremism
Source : New York Times





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. . . the overturning circulation started to weaken — an event likely triggered by an unusual amount of sea ice traveling out of the Arctic

Global warming
Source : The Washington Post
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create a community for people to connect in a positive way, one that involves peace, acceptance and tolerance.

Peace in Palestine?
Source : The Huffington Post
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On Monday 23 March 15

George Orwell

The Orwellian named in Religious Freedom Restoration Act Indiana looks like it is about to become the law of the land.

Religious Freedom?
Source : The Huffington Post




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Ever since Darwin first collected their fossils about 180 years ago, scientists had been baffled about where these odd South American beasts that went extinct just 10,000 years ago fit on the mammal family tree. 

More about Darwin
Source : Reuters
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Many people believe that much of modern science already exists in ancient texts or teachings of their respective religions.

An interview with Steven Weinberg

Source : Times of India

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Not all of this violence is explicitly motivated by religion, but a great deal of it is.

Muslims must reject oppression and violence.

Source : Wall Street Journal

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