In pictures: Jerusalem's African quarter

A glimpse into a world we may never see ourselves..

In pictures: Jerusalem's African quarter
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/8556358.stm

Animation confronts Gaza breast cancer taboo

A diagnosis of breast cancer (or any cancer for that matter) is unbelievably traumatic for us, with medical services available right around the corner, and the hope of a cure present. Imagine being a cancer patient in Palestine, and having not only to deal with the associated taboos, let alone the oppression that exists in Gaza, the kind of oppression that does not care whether you live or die.
Animation confronts Gaza breast cancer taboo
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/10/07/palestinian.territories.animation.cancer/index.html

Switzerland vs. the Minaret

If you want to gauge the mood and attitude towards Islam and Muslims in Switzerland, here's something that will help you:
Swiss city allows controversial right-wing poster
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/10/08/switzerland.poster.campaign/index.html