Hamburg signs historic deal with Muslims
The Local: Hamburg authorities have signed a deal with the city’s Muslim community groups guaranteeing Islamic holidays, school religion lessons, and burial rights. It’s the first agreement of its kind […]
Deadly clashes erupt in northwest Pakistan
Credit: CNN via Wasim Sroya Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN)— A deadly clash between government forces and Taliban militants erupted in Pakistan’s restive tribal belt Tuesday, marking continued unrest in the Orakzai district — an area government officials last year claimed they had largely pacified. Pakistani Army Col. Asif Khan said 35 […]
Assad in control of 30% of Syria, listens only to Iranian advisors –– Hijab
by Hani Hazaimeh JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Former Syrian prime minister Riyad Hijab, who fled to the Kingdom last week, said the Syrian regime is falling apart economically, financially and […]
The shape of chocolate to come
by Matt Allen, swissinfo.ch Universally loved and recession proof, chocolate continues to be a sweet prospect for both manufacturers and consumers. But while sales growth is expected to continue on […]
Enjoy 3rd World War on Video!
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Two million faithful throng the Grand Mosque for Lailat Al-Qadr prayers
ARAB NEWS Wednesday 15 August 2012 MAKKAH: More than two million Muslim faithful, including a large number of foreign pilgrims, attended taraweeh and qiyamullail prayers at the Grand Mosque in […]
Fair selection process in place for Nizam’s free rubat accommodation in Makkah
JEDDAH: AFSHAN AZIZ | ARAB NEWS STAFF Wednesday 15 August 2012 It’s a dream of every Muslim to visit Makkah for Umrah or Haj. But religious pilgrimage in a foreign […]
Makkah summit spreads message of global peace
SIRAJ WAHAB | ARAB NEWS STAFF Wednesday 15 August 2012 MAKKAH: The holy city — the direction the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims turn to five times daily to pray — […]
King calls for inter-sectarian dialogue center – will Ahmadi-Muslims be included?
ARABNEWS MAKKAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah yesterday opened an unprecedented conclave of Muslim leaders in the holy city of Makkah. Addressing the summit in the midnight, […]
FIJI NEWS – Ban lifted on Fiji Methodist Church meetings
Political ban on restricted synod for Fiji Methodist Church Updated 14 August 2012, 11:33 AEST The Methodist Church in Fiji has finally been given permission to hold its annual meeting or synod. http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/sites/all/libraries/jwplayer/player.swf Political ban on restricted synod for Fiji Methodist Church (Credit: ABC) The meeting has been banned by […]
Attack on Illinois Islamic School
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Arab News – Saudi Women to Get Their Own City
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