Everybody wants a slice of halal food business
The halal food business accounts for three billion euros in sales in France and more than 150 billion dollars throughout the world. Big companies want to be part of that growing market, but in France there is no law to regulate production.
More and more making Mecca pilgrimage
The Mecca pilgrimage is growing each year in popularity. Around 3 million people from all over the world made the trip to Saudi Arabia this year. A financial blessing for the kingdom but a challenge for the security of pilgrims.
Can religions get along?
This Christmas, a look at our guest Christian Makarian's book on Jesus and Mahomet and the fundamental differences between Islamic and Christian cultures for lessons on how we can better understand each other.
After 30-year ban, religious police ease stance on cinema
Following last week's breakthrough public screenings of the comedy, "Manahi," the head of Saudi Arabia's powerful religious police said some feature films may be acceptable despite a three-decade ban on cinemas.
Arson attack damages Lyon mosque
An arson attack on a mosque near Lyon in central France damaged its walls and doors and saw copies of the Qur'an burned early on Saturday. The mosque director called for a protest outside the mosque to condemn "Islamophobia."






