Free Libya is Born-Again Muslim

Will Islam be the Libyan way forward for the liberated and re-born Libya; Obesity is a world-wide killer; Rest in Peace Prince Sultan, while Saudi-aired TV soaps take three days off air as the Kingdom mourns its loss; And from Pharaohs to Arab Spring.

Mahmoud Jibril, LIbya's interim ruler unveils a freed and Islamic plan for new Libya that embraces polygamy as an Islamic life-choice and re-embraces Islamic banking.

Ramallah Online [2]

Gaddafi dead: What next?

If some could have it their way, there'd have been more crowd-gun-firing in the air in the revelry of post-Gaddafi Libya. Jibril, amongst other new decrees, declared his staunch disapproval for this reckless sport, while welcoming more Islamic elements, polygamy notwithstanding, to his liberated Libya. "The report that the evasive Libyan ruler Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has died as a result of the wounds he sustained during a NATO attack has flung the Libyans into a jubilant frenzy while it has provoked mixed reactions from the political observers who may eye the event with reasonable degree of suspicion."

Media Caffeine [3]

Obesity Worldwide

"It’s not that surprising hearing about obesity everywhere. As a matter of fact, 65% of world’s population live in countries where they are more likely to die from obesity than malnutrition. According to the research, 300 million women are obese as compared to 200 men. Take a look at this infographic for more facts on obesity around the world."

American Bedu [4]

Saudi Arabia: Crown Prince Sultan – May He Rest in Peace

He was a much-loved Prince, a Humanitarian and People's Prince. "It is with deep regret to announce the passing of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud on Saturday, 22 October. Crown Prince Sultan succumbed to his own personal battle over the years with colon cancer while he was at a New York hospital. His passing leaves a dark void in the hearts of the people of Saudi Arabia."

A Sense of Belonging [5]

Coptic Iconography: From the Pharaonic Age to the Arab Spring

"Magdy William is one of the world’s premier Coptic iconographers, having studied under the renowned reviver of the long neglected art, Isaac Fanous."