Clashing Visions of Syria’s Future Play Out in Ancient Alleys of Damascus

Many in the capital worry that the secular freedoms they enjoyed under the Assad regime are under threat from the new Islamist government.

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Grief Pervades a Somber Farewell to a Slain Police Officer

Didarul Islam, killed by a gunman at a Park Avenue tower in Manhattan, was eulogized for his service to his community, his department and his city.

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Slain Officer is Remembered for Devotion to His Family and Mosque

Officer Islam donated thousands of dollars to help establish a local mosque in his largely Bangladeshi neighborhood in the Bronx, according to a friend of his.

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Mosque Killing Puts French View of Muslims Under Scrutiny

The victim was stabbed dozens of times last Friday while he was praying, and critics say officials were slow to call it a bias crime or show concern.

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No Phone, No Internet: A First-Time Visit to Casablanca

On her first visit to Morocco’s largest city, a visitor swears off her phone, the internet and even printed guides. Her aim? To get lost, learn as she goes, and reclaim the serendipity of travel.

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