Lebanon's First Female Bobbies on the Beat

When Beirut follows in the footsteps of Amman: "The below photo (of women patrolling Beirut's streets) appeared in Assafir newspaper yesterday. This all women Lebanese police patrol was on duty for the first time in Mar Elias street in Beirut."

A question that could be useful to expats living in the Muslim world who want to share in the holy month (just like non Christians sometimes partake in Christmas) with their Muslim neighbors.

"Iftar is also an occasion that Muslims and non-Muslims can experience together. Many Muslims are happy to share their iftar with a non-Muslim. But, can a non-Muslim host an iftar for a Muslim friend or family? Absolutely!"

Still soaking up in the novelty of Egypt's new 'changed' era. The presidential inauguration is upon Egypt.
"It is a historical moment when the commanders of the Egyptian armed forces salute the first civilian president after 60 years of military rule in Egypt."

Talk about a revolution...

Will it all kick off agains Bashir of Sudan?

"Amnesty International reports that ahead of a new round of protests against the government in Khartoum, activist Magdi Aqasha, the head of Sharara (Youth for Change), was arrested on the pretext of causing a traffic accident. Sudanese security agents, who used the accident as a pretext to take him in before Friday’s demonstrations begun, were reportedly tailing Aqasha."