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The Taliban

  • News

    February 2, 2012
  • News

    November 10, 2011
  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    Hafiz and Izhar Khan, Alleged "Terror Imams," Head to Court this Afternoon

    via Google StreetviewThe Flagler Mosque​The father-and-son Miami imams charged this weekend with aiding Pakistani terrorists will make their first appearance in court today at 1:30 pm as South Florida's Muslim community tries to come to grips with the accusations.The Miami Herald says that the cas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    Pakistani Relatives of Terrorist-linked Miami Imam Claim He's Innocent

    ​The indictment that lead to the arrests of Hafiz Muhammed Sher Ali Khan, the Imam of a Miami mosque, and his two sons for allegedly providing material support to the Pakistani Taliban also named three other suspects that are believed to be at large in Pakistan. Amini Khan, Khan's daughter who is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2011

    Imam of Miami Mosque and Sons Indicted for Financially Supporting Taliban

    ​A father and his two sons in South Florida have been arrested and charged with financially supporting the Pakistani Taliban. Hafiz Muhammed Sher Ali Khan, 76, the Imam of the Flagler Mosque, was charged with providing "material support" to the terrorist organization by federal prosecutors. His so ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2011

    Twenty-Two Dead in Afghan Protests Over Florida Koran Burning, But is Terry Jones Directly to Blame?

    ​Twenty-two people, including several United Nations workers, have been killed in Afghanistan during protests over Florida pastor Terry Jones's burning of a Koran in his tiny Gainesville church. Jones, who had postponed the burning after threatening to hold International Burn a Koran Day on the ni ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Alan Grayson's "Taliban Dan" Attack Ad: Does FactCheck.org Need to Check Their Own Facts?

    ​It's really no surprise that Florida's loud mouthed Rep. Alan Grayson has produced what's become the most talked about attack ad of the season. In a 30-second spot that began airing in Grayson's Orlando-area district last week, the first term Democrat compares Republican opponent Dan Webster to r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2010

    Angelina Jolie and Hillary Clinton Condemn Koran-Burning Church, But Mayor Bloomberg Supports Congregation's Rights

    Pastor Terry Jones​Pastor Terry Jones and his small Gainesville church known as the Dove World Outreach Center will continue with their plans to burn copies of the Koran, the holy book of Islam, on the ninth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks despite a growing backlash and warnings ... More >>

  • Film

    September 2, 2010

    The Tillman Story sets the record straight

    An Arizona Cardinals player's death in Afghanistan was spun into a recruiting tool.

  • Film

    July 22, 2010

    Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington go to war for Restrepo

    An Arizona Cardinals player's death in Afghanistan was spun into a recruiting tool.

  • Film

    July 22, 2010

    Restrepo: A South Florida soldier and his comrades, vérité-style

    An Arizona Cardinals player's death in Afghanistan was spun into a recruiting tool.

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2010

    Sundance Winner Restrepo Shows Meaning of a Miami Kid's Death in Afghanistan

    ​Juan "Doc" Restrepo, a 20-year-old Army medic from Pembroke Pines, appears only twice in the new documentary bearing his name. On a train in Italy, he mugs for the camera. South Beach shades cover his eyes, and a huge grin spreads across his face."Tune in next time, where we're still going to be ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2010

    Adventure in Afghanistan

    ​Juan "Doc" Restrepo, a 20-year-old Army medic from Pembroke Pines, appears only twice in the new documentary bearing his name. On a train in Italy, he mugs for the camera. South Beach shades cover his eyes, and a huge grin spreads across his face."Tune in next time, where we're still going to be ... More >>

  • Film

    May 20, 2010

    (100) Days of Summer Movies

    ​Juan "Doc" Restrepo, a 20-year-old Army medic from Pembroke Pines, appears only twice in the new documentary bearing his name. On a train in Italy, he mugs for the camera. South Beach shades cover his eyes, and a huge grin spreads across his face."Tune in next time, where we're still going to be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2010

    Artist William Powhida Mocks Art Basel With Huge Drawing, Calls Miami 'Hooverville'

    Art Basel is many things to many people. Some see it as a drug-infused bacchanal where, occasionally, art is appreciated. Others see it as the art world's seasonally scheduled hangover. Most would agree it's a catastrofuck of major proportions. William PowhidaDo you remember anything from last year ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 7, 2010

    Art capsules

    Art Basel is many things to many people. Some see it as a drug-infused bacchanal where, occasionally, art is appreciated. Others see it as the art world's seasonally scheduled hangover. Most would agree it's a catastrofuck of major proportions. William PowhidaDo you remember anything from last year ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 24, 2009

    Art Capsules

    Art Basel is many things to many people. Some see it as a drug-infused bacchanal where, occasionally, art is appreciated. Others see it as the art world's seasonally scheduled hangover. Most would agree it's a catastrofuck of major proportions. William PowhidaDo you remember anything from last year ... More >>

  • Film

    December 10, 2009

    Brothers is a PTSD melodrama

    Art Basel is many things to many people. Some see it as a drug-infused bacchanal where, occasionally, art is appreciated. Others see it as the art world's seasonally scheduled hangover. Most would agree it's a catastrofuck of major proportions. William PowhidaDo you remember anything from last year ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 19, 2009

    Art Capsules

    Art Basel is many things to many people. Some see it as a drug-infused bacchanal where, occasionally, art is appreciated. Others see it as the art world's seasonally scheduled hangover. Most would agree it's a catastrofuck of major proportions. William PowhidaDo you remember anything from last year ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 12, 2009

    Art Capsules

    Art Basel is many things to many people. Some see it as a drug-infused bacchanal where, occasionally, art is appreciated. Others see it as the art world's seasonally scheduled hangover. Most would agree it's a catastrofuck of major proportions. William PowhidaDo you remember anything from last year ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 5, 2009

    World leaders should see the Frost Art Museum's latest exhibits

    Art Basel is many things to many people. Some see it as a drug-infused bacchanal where, occasionally, art is appreciated. Others see it as the art world's seasonally scheduled hangover. Most would agree it's a catastrofuck of major proportions. William PowhidaDo you remember anything from last year ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 24, 2009

    No Justice, No Seat

    Art Basel is many things to many people. Some see it as a drug-infused bacchanal where, occasionally, art is appreciated. Others see it as the art world's seasonally scheduled hangover. Most would agree it's a catastrofuck of major proportions. William PowhidaDo you remember anything from last year ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 17, 2009

    The Revolution Will Be Televised

    Art Basel is many things to many people. Some see it as a drug-infused bacchanal where, occasionally, art is appreciated. Others see it as the art world's seasonally scheduled hangover. Most would agree it's a catastrofuck of major proportions. William PowhidaDo you remember anything from last year ... More >>

  • Film

    July 23, 2009

    Afghan Star

    Now playing.

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2009

    Buckley: Joe Scarborough Has the Best Face in the GOP

    Joe Scarborough, a former Republican congressman and current MSNBC host, laughed away talks he might run for Florida Senate: "I don't really think it would be good to run in 2010 with a party that is actively associating itself with the Taliban." Christopher Buckley, son of conservative icon Willia ... More >>

  • News

    February 26, 2009

    Guantanamo's Final Days

    America prepares to shutter the infamous prison camp, and jihad looms.

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2009

    The Stain of Gitmo: "We Destroyed People's Lives."

    Tomorrow on newsstands, we tell the story of Omar Khadr, who is the youngest detainee at Guantanamo, the only Westerner, and a symbol of sorts. To some, he is exhibit A for all that is wrong with America's War on Terror. For others, he's an example of why the camp exists in the first place. For us, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2009

    Joe Scarborough Won't Run For Senate Because Republicans are Now the Taliban

    Just Yesterday, we were talking about a Joe Scarborough Senate run in 2010. And why not? If Charlie Crist doesn't run, former Rep. Joe "I Have a TeeVee Show" Scarborough sounds just as good or better than Connie "Hey, Remember my Dad?" Mack IV, Vern "Not Katherine Harris" Buchanan, and Marco "Check ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2008

    Cheney Still Hearts Gitmo; the Senate Does Not Heart Cheney

    You've got to give Tricky Dick some credit. The man sticks to his guns (even when they're clearly shooting someone in the face).Amid the Bushie farewell tour over the past week, Cheney has time and again stuck up for his administration's use of, ahem, "questionable" tactics in treating prisoners at ... More >>

  • News

    September 25, 2008
  • Film

    May 1, 2008

    Mighty Avenger

    Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man is a thing to marvel.

  • News

    June 8, 2006

    Pearl of the Antilles

    The elephant in Guantanamo's living room gets 4200 calories a day and a Koran

  • News

    January 19, 2006

    Letters from the Issue of January 19, 2006

    I tremble at the thought of facing down Bat-mullah!

  • Music

    December 1, 2005

    Juelz Santana

    What the Game's Been Missing (Def Jam)

  • Music

    January 27, 2005

    Steve Earle

    What the Game's Been Missing (Def Jam)

  • Calendar

    September 30, 2004

    Civic Doody

    What the Game's Been Missing (Def Jam)

  • Music

    August 26, 2004

    Steve Earle

    The Revolution Starts ... Now Artemis

  • News

    July 8, 2004

    From the Cradle to the Rave

    Etiquette for the glow stick set

  • News

    August 8, 2002

    A Tale of Two Mosques

    Both are in South Florida and both attracted terrorists, but they could not be more different

  • Music

    June 27, 2002

    The Silk Road Less Traveled

    Down Asian trade routes and deep into the throat

  • News

    June 6, 2002

    Letters from the Issue of June 6, 2002

    Freedom of expression -- what a concept!

  • Film

    February 28, 2002

    Arabian Nightmare

    A road through hell paved with good intentions points the way to Kandahar

  • News

    January 31, 2002

    Live from Havana, It's Mesa Redonda!

    Thanks to one show, an unprecedented amount of foreign news is airing in Cuba -- but it ain't Nightline yet

  • Music

    January 10, 2002

    Back in Black

    Words to the wise from Last Poet Umar Bin Hassan

  • News

    October 18, 2001

    Fair Game

    A terrorism survivor and expert digs into the bin Laden dilemma

  • News

    September 27, 2001

    1984 and Counting

    Media attempts to find a face for terrorism -- and to fashion a response -- evoke George Orwell

  • News

    April 2, 1998

    News of the Weird

    Media attempts to find a face for terrorism -- and to fashion a response -- evoke George Orwell

  • News

    September 25, 1997

    News of the Weird

    Media attempts to find a face for terrorism -- and to fashion a response -- evoke George Orwell

  • News

    February 13, 1997

    News of the Weird

    Media attempts to find a face for terrorism -- and to fashion a response -- evoke George Orwell

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