The Christian Science Monitor

Bilingual and struggling

A bilingual parent tries to keep a native tongue alive at home, a problem faced by many immigrants. By Fariba NawaOctober 18, 2011The Christian Science Monitor Newark, Calif.My daughter Bonoo Zahra, age 3, began preschool in August, and my worst fear about her education in the United States is coming true – English is invading

Bilingual and struggling2025-04-21T13:04:44+00:00

The rising demand for overseas television: America’s United Nations of cable TV

Satellite TV lets immigrants cocoon in their own culture. Does it also alienate? By Fariba NawaJune 27, 2011 The Christian Science Monitor Fremont, Calif. Afghan immigrants Fatima Majeed and Naseer Ahmadi watch an average of eight hours of television a day in their suburban three-bedroom apartment while their four sons and daughter go to school,

The rising demand for overseas television: America’s United Nations of cable TV2025-04-21T13:04:44+00:00

A movie star rises from ruins of war

Discovered in a refugee camp, feisty Grandma Hamida has gained fame in Afghanistan, but not riches – despite a role in 'The Kite Runner.'

A movie star rises from ruins of war2025-04-21T13:04:44+00:00

Foreign female aid workers feel less safe in Afghanistan

By Fariba Nawa August 9, 2002 The Christian Science Monitor Kabul -- Patricia Omidian looked up through her glasses. Her palm-sized diary was open to an entry on June 8 -- the day a French aid worker was gang-raped by seven men in Pul-i-khumiri, a small town in northern Afghanistan. "It's just starting to sink

Foreign female aid workers feel less safe in Afghanistan2025-04-21T13:04:44+00:00

Afghan women freer, yet a rise in fiery suicides

By Fariba Nawa August 9, 2002 The Christian Science Monitor Herat, Afghanistan - Sanaa was tired of living with 15 in-laws. Tired of daily fights with her mother-in-law. And tired of being treated like a "servant." So last month, with her husband watching, she threw a gallon of cooking gas on her chest and lit

Afghan women freer, yet a rise in fiery suicides2025-04-21T13:04:44+00:00

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