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SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) — A columnist imprisoned under Ethiopia's controversial anti-terrorism laws, an Azerbaijani investigative radio reporter who had surveillance cameras planted in her apartment and a Palestinian blogger who has been beaten and tortured for reporting on abuses and protests in Gaza each received Courage in Journalism awards Wednesday from a women's media group. The International Women's Media Foundation also honored 70-year-old Pakistani journalist Zubeida Mustafa with its annual lifetime achievement award during a lunch in New…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) — As the networked world of the internet makes that which is distant seem very local, reality can be both distorted and amplified. The unfortunate "Innocence of Muslims" video served as a catalyst for the dissatisfaction felt by many toward American support of Arab nations. Yet this would not have occurred without the ability to spread video through YouTube and Vimeo, and the ways by which the mainstream media and fringe element together in the…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) —The organization has been set up on a voluntary basis by the Shia youth to provide services for the Muslim youth, with the main focus on the Ahlalbait followers. The organization is independent and works for the interest of the Ahlalbait youth in the Netherlands. The objectives are, firstly to provide the Shia youth in the Netherlands with a place to share and obtain knowledge and secondly to help the youth recapture their identity and…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) — If it is possible for a microwave oven to interfere with Wi-Fi signals – I just read something like that on your blog – because they operate at the same frequency, is Wi-Fi then not dangerous to your health? Would having Wi-Fi in your home not be like leaving your microwave door open? Hermie This is a question that comes up from time to time, and the short answer is no. In fact, we…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) —  This text has played a central role in the study of Arabic literature, and has expounded countless other sciences which have emanated from this single source. This academic conference aims to explore in depth the wide-ranging themes of faith, humanity and politics in the sermons, letters and sayings of Imam Ali contained within the book. This conference further serves to stimulate research and discussions pertaining to the influence of his teachings in the era…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) - Insurgents in the Syrian capital Damascus have attacked Press TV staff, killing the Iranian English-language news network’s correspondent Maya Naser, and injuring its Damascus Bureau Chief Hosein Mortada. Naser came under attack while reporting on air just hours ago. He was shot and killed by a sniper.  Press TV and Al-Alam Damascus Bureau Chief Hosein Mortada also came under attack and was injured. The two were covering twin blasts in Damascus and the ensuing fighting.…

SHAFAQNA (Shai international News Association) - The brain that revolutionized physics can now can be downloaded as an app for 9.99 US dollars (£6.15) - but it won't help you win at Angry Birds. While Albert Einstein's genius isn't included, an exclusive iPad application just launched promises to make detailed images of his brain more accessible to scientists than ever before. A medical museum under development in Chicago obtained funding to scan and digitize nearly 350 fragile and priceless slides…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) —The ninth Islamic Manuscript CONFERENCE Manuscripts of the Mamluk Sultanate and Its Contemporaries  2-4 September 2013, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom The Islamic Manuscript Asso ciation is pleased to announce that the Ninth Islamic Manuscript Conference will be held at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge from 2 to 4 September 2013. The Conference will be hosted in cooperation with the Thesaurus Islamicus Foundation and the HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre of Islamic…

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – Everyday, there are news concerning Muslims and Shia Muslims in particular, that are not spread in the media and few people are aware of. Therefore, SHAFAQNA is seeking your cooperation to obtain your local news and grow to another level of serving the Shia Muslims worldwide. You can send us written or audiovisual reports and stories. The topics are wide and anything can be relevant for people to know about. Here are some examples…