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The 21st Century went to war against the 11th Century in Afghanistan last week. The 11th Century won. US warplanes cluster-bombed the usual natives, but the intensive air attacks failed to dislodge Taliban tribal warriors from positions north of Kabul.

Understanding, learning and patience are just some of the things that are necessary at this critical time for all of us trying to heal from the wounds of the September 11 tragedy and deal with the war.

Islam and Muslims have long been accused of mistreating women. Mistreatment and abuse of women, and wives in particular is condemned by Islam. Here are some stats to show how violence against women is not a Mulim-only problem.

The beginning of an establishment for the engraving and printing of U.S. currency can be traced as far back as August 29, 1862. Learn more interesting facts about money in the U.S. here.

Some resources that can be used to study poverty and homelessness in the United States.

Two trends are largely responsible for the rise in homelessness over the past 15- 20 years: a growing shortage of affordable rental housing and a simultaneous increase in poverty. Below is an overview of current poverty and housing statistics.

Muslim countries are importers of American meat, poultry and foodstuffs. And this kind of dishonesty in trying to genuinely provide Halal meat is not uncommon. This is an Expose of Halal Certification Fraud of food exported from the U.S.