What women really want: income equality- Do they?
Global Post.Com: BERLIN, Germany — On average, it will take a German woman until March 23 to earn as much money as a male counterpart earned last year. That is the […]
U.S. Plans No Charges Over Deadly Strike in Pakistan: From Allies to Foes
The New York Times: Erik Schmidt: An American investigation in December found fault with both American and Pakistani troops for the deadly exchange of fire, but noted that the Pakistanis fired […]
Want unity? Tolerate diversity! Pakistan can still be saved
The Express Tribune: Khaled Ahmed: Why do we seek unity but end up with uniformity? If you want unity, teach yourself to tolerate diversity. Today, we are returning to a […]
How the Smell of Food Affects How Much You Eat
ScienceDaily (Mar. 21, 2012) — Bite size depends on the familiarly and texture of food. Smaller bite sizes are taken for foods which need more chewing and smaller bite sizes are often linked to a sensation of feeling fuller sooner. New research published in BioMed Central’s new open access journal Flavour, shows that […]
Traditional Remedy Bitter Cumin Is a Great Source Antioxidant Plant Phenols, Study Suggests
ScienceDaily (May 19, 2011) — Bitter cumin is used extensively in traditional medicine to treat a range of diseases from vitiligo to hyperglycemia. It is considered to be antiparasitic and antimicrobial and science has backed up claims of its use to reduce fever or as a painkiller. New research published in […]
1,000 march in Tel Aviv against war with Iran
By BEN HARTMAN Jerusalem Post: Protesters express opposition to strike on Iran, voicing anti-Netanyahu slogans and railing against AIPAC. By Ben Hartman In the first significant antiwar- with-Iran protest held […]
The War On Religion Does Not Exist
Source: Huff Post Religion Apparently, attempts are underway to open a new front in the supposed “war on religion” in my home state of Louisiana as it takes center stage in the presidential primary season. Truth be told, from what I have seen lately, those claiming there is a war […]
Comparative Theology in Germany – Muslims and Christians Discussing Nietzsche
Source: Qantara Klaus von Stosch Stosch is the most important representative of Comparative Theology in Germany. In his new reference work, Stosch writes that this course of studies is a […]
Germany’s Muslims Are Skeptical towards Their New President
Source: Qantara Muslims are divided in their views on the new German president, Joachim Gauck. Many are concerned about his evident understanding for the views of Thilo Sarrazin on Muslims […]
Special Report: Intel shows Iran nuclear threat not imminent
(Reuters) – The United States, European allies and even Israel generally agree on three things about Iran’s nuclear program: Tehran does not have a bomb, has not decided to build one, and is probably years away from having a deliverable nuclear warhead. Read More
Iran says making nuclear bombs a “great sin”
(Reuters) – Iran, facing growing international pressure over its nuclear program, called for more talks with the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Tuesday and condemned production of atomic weapons as a “great sin.” Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful but negotiations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have stalled […]
Opposition formulates joint strategy on PCNS recommendations
The Muslim Times Editor for Pakistan DAWN.COM | DawnNews ISLAMABAD: The opposition parties in the National Assembly have decided to present a joint stance based on consensus on the recommendations […]
Holy Qu’ran Tour makes way to North Battleford
Source: News Optimist – Adherents of the Islam faith took their message of peace and harmony to North Battleford on March 15. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association were in the city for an open house at North Battleford Public Library on “The Holy Qur’an.” The goal of the […]
Veils: who are we to judge?
Source: Macleans.ca Why the debate over the veil is much more complicated than you think No item of female apparel summons more attention, animosity, debate or censure in Western society […]
Bike Riders vow to burn Ahmadiyya property in Kenema
Pandemonium broke loose in the township of Kenema city causing business people to close their shops and pack their wares while parents rushed to schools to collect their children on Thursday morning 22nd March 2012. According to reports a motor bike rider Aruna Lansana of Koryagbema section in Kenema city […]
Philanthropic KSA never lets down less fortunate
By JEDDAH: ARAB NE The Kingdom has an age-old tradition of extending a helping hand to the needy and less fortunate. Victims of poverty, internal strife and natural disasters in any part of the world can be assured of the help in cash and kind from Saudis. A Saudi cargo […]
Saudi Arabia: Wedding joy for 1,200
By YOUSUF MUHAMMAD | ARAB NEWS JEDDAH: About 1,200 young men and women will marry in a mass wedding to be held on May 16, the Welfare Society for Marriage and Family Guidance announced on Friday. It said Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, the society’s honorary chairman, would patronize the […]
Palestinians are up to ears in debt
Los Angeles Times: By Edmund Sanders: Rahma abu Hussein can’t help but feel they are moving up in the world. The database engineer and his wife just bought their first home, and it’s […]