‘Turkish schools key to success in Africa'

Today's Zaman

Deputy Prime Minister and State Minister Bülent Arınç noted that the Turkish schools that have opened in various parts of Africa have contributed significantly to the development of ties between Turkey and Africa.

“Relations between different peoples are a multi-faceted issue, one can't see this in terms of just trade or Turkey's investments,” Arınç said. “There are other factors, such as culture, traditions and cooperation in education. Thank God the best quality education in Uganda is being given by the Turkish Light Academy set up in Kampala 10 years ago.

Imam who lives in rural Pennsylvania arouses praise, concerns

Andrew Conte

SAYLORSBURG — Just a short drive on a two-lane road from the Dunkin' Donuts here, the Golden Generation Retreat Center hardly seems like the home of one of the world's leading Islamic thinkers.

A metal gate at the driveway stands open, and no fences or walls protect the 25-acre property from suburban homes and rolling hillsides nearby. Officials recently invited their neighbors to celebrate the opening of a three-story meeting center and share a Thanksgiving feast.