January 7, 2014 – Page 2 – The Muslim Times

By A Q Farhat on January 7, 2014 ( 3 Comments )

Israel bans posting nude photos, sex films online

Offenders could face five years jail; those targeted to be recognized as victims of sexual harassment. Haaretz: The Knesset approved a bill on Monday that prohibits the online distribution of […]

By Zia H Shah on January 7, 2014 ( 2 Comments )

Islam Gaining Popularity In The Brazilian Culture

Source: The Washington Times WASHINGTON, January 6, 2014 — While the Middle East appears to dominate much of the discourse relating to Islam and Muslims, the growth of Muslim communities […]

By Dr. Abdul Alim on January 7, 2014 ( Leave a comment )

Anna Hazare-inspired ‘common man’ party takes first step toward its Indian revolution

Global Post: NEW DELHI, India — Ever since 1947 when South Asians threw off the yoke of the British Raj, India has been dominated by the Congress party, led by the Gandhi family, with occasional interruptions from the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. Now a new force in Indian politics […]

By Zia H Shah on January 7, 2014 ( 1 Comment )

North America arctic blast creeps east

Source: BBC North America’s brutal cold snap is heading east, ushering in dangerous temperatures not seen in two decades, warn forecasters. About half of the US population has been placed under a wind chill warning or cold weather advisory. In Canada, the province of Ontario is facing temperatures of -40C […]

By Zia H Shah on January 7, 2014 ( Leave a comment )