Mashair train service ready to serve Hajis
MAKKAH: ARAB NEWS Wednesday 12 September 2012 Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Prince Mansour bin Miteb will inspect the Mashair Railway project on Sunday, Al-Madinah reported yesterday. It was […]
Youth urged to confront anti-Islam designs
TAIF: ARAB NEWS Wednesday 12 September 2012 Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal yesterday urged Saudi youth to confront the anti-Islam smear campaign by leading an exemplary life, following the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah. “You are a good example to the whole world in adhering to the eternal values, […]
Protests as ‘Israel-hater’ gets philosophy prize
Source: The Local Both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators appeared in Frankfurt on Tuesday as US philosopher Judith Butler accepted the Theodor Adorno prize. Jewish groups had branded her an “Israel hater” ahead of the ceremony. More:
Germans happiest in north and south
Credit: The Local The happiest Germans live in the north of the country, according to a new survey which suggests people in Hamburg and on the North Sea coast are the most content with their lot. More:
Constitutional Court approves euro rescue
Credit: The Local The Constitutional Court has rejected attempts to stop the country’s participation in the euro rescue fund ESM, meaning it can be ratified – but said Germany’s contribution must be limited to the agreed €190 billion. More: