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By abidaorchard on June 9, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

General Election latest: Theresa May strikes deal with DUP

Theresa May will ask the Queen for permission to form a minority Government when she visits Buckingham Palace at 12.30pm, Downing Street has said. Read more…http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/09/general-election-results-theresa-may-talks-dup-coalition/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/09/general-election-results-theresa-may-talks-dup-coalition/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/09/general-election-results-theresa-may-talks-dup-coalition/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/09/general-election-results-theresa-may-talks-dup-coalition/

By abidaorchard on June 3, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Police confirm third incident in Vauxhall

Police have confirmed officers are now dealing with a third incident tonight. In South London police vans and officers are converging on Vauxhall after reports of an incident. Read more…http://metro.co.uk/2017/06/04/police-confirm-third-incident-in-vauxhall-6682917/

By abidaorchard on June 3, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Palestinians pour into Jerusalem for prayers

Tens of thousands of Palestinians poured into Jerusalem to attend the first Friday prayers of Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, under heavy security. Many had queued from before dawn at the Israeli checkpoints that control access to annexed east Jerusalem from the rest of the occupied West Bank, AFP […]

By abidaorchard on June 3, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Saudi King Salman named Islamic Personality of 2017

21st Dubai International Holy Quran Award names King Salman as Islamic Personality of the Year Image Credit: AP King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Published: 22:52 June 2, 2017 WAM Dubai: King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia has been named Islamic Personality of the Year, organisers announced during […]

By abidaorchard on June 3, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Albilad appoints Manal Al Sharif as first Saudi female managing editor

JEDDAH — Manal Faisal Al Sharif has been appointed as the first Saudi female managing editor of the Arabic daily Albilad. It is one of the oldest newspapers in Saudi Arabia, having been established in April 1932. Read more….http://saudigazette.com.sa/saudi-arabia/albilad-appoints-manal-al-sharif-managing-editor/

By abidaorchard on June 3, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Elaborate security plans for 27th night at Prophet’s Mosque

Saudi Gazette report Madinah — Security plans have been completed for the 27th night of Ramadan and for the night when the Holy Qur’an is completed during Taraweeh prayers, according to Commander of the Emergency Forces for the Madinah region Colonel Bajad Bin Majid Al-Harbi. Read more…http://saudigazette.com.sa/saudi-arabia/elaborate-security-plans-27th-night-prophets-mosque/

By abidaorchard on June 3, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

‘Van hits pedestrians’ on London Bridge in ‘major incident’

Police are responding to reports that a van has hit a number of pedestrians on London Bridge in central London. Armed officers were sent to the scene after witnesses reported seeing a white van mount the pavement and drive into people. Read more,,,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40146916

By abidaorchard on June 2, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Israeli minister holds rare meeting with Palestinian premier

Occupied Jerusalem: Israel’s finance minister has met the Palestinian prime minister, Israeli officials said on Thursday, in a rare visit by an Israeli cabinet member to the occupied West Bank as part of a US peace push. Read more….http://gulfnews.com/news/mena/palestine/israeli-minister-holds-rare-meeting-with-palestinian-premier-1.2036932

By abidaorchard on June 2, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Saudi prince supports women driving

Manama: A Saudi former minister said that allowing women to drive was bound to happen and that women would be driving society, not just cars. “The ban on women driving has been imposed on us, and women in the past used to lead their own camels. Women need to be […]

By abidaorchard on June 1, 2017 ( 1 Comment )

Trump decides to keep U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, at least for now

Source: Washington Post President Trump will not relocate the U.S. Embassy in Israel from secular Tel Aviv to the capital Jerusalem, at least for now, the White House announced Thursday, […]

By abidaorchard on May 26, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Remembering a pioneer of girls education

THERE were no formal schools for girls in the holy city of Makkah until 1957. That year Sheikh Omar Yahya Abdul Jabbar, who passed away in 1970, became the first to establish an elementary school for girls in the city. Read more…..http://saudigazette.com.sa/saudi-arabia/remembering-pioneer-girls-education/

By abidaorchard on May 26, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Boy, 6, too young to give blood to Manchester attack victims returned with snacks for nurses

A six-year-old boy who was turned away from his local hospital because he was too young to give blood to Manchester attack victims returned to give sweets to nurses instead. Read more….http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/26/boy-6-too-young-to-give-blood-to-manchester-attack-victims-returned-with-snacks-for-nurses-6663534/

By abidaorchard on May 26, 2017 ( 3 Comments )

Jeremy Corbyn blames foreign policy for terrorism in UK

Source: Sky News By Jon Craig, Chief Political Correspondent By linking attacks to UK support for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, he faces being accused of exploiting the Manchester atrocity. […]

By abidaorchard on May 25, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Muslim man comforts elderly Jewish woman in symbol of Manchester’s unity

A Muslim man comforted an elderly Jewish woman and the pair prayed together at a floral tribute in the centre of Manchester in a symbol of the city’s unity following a suicide bomb attack which killed at least 22 people. Read more….http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/manchester-muslim-man-jewish-woman-picture-photo-image-elderly-unity-terror-bombing-a7754161.html

By abidaorchard on May 23, 2017 ( 1 Comment )

Children among the dead as death toll rises to 22 after Ariana Grande Manchester bombing

A suicide bomber deliberately chose the place where he could cause ‘maximum carnage’ when he detonated a bomb at a pop concert in Manchester, the Prime Minister has said. Theresa May said ‘many’ children and young people were among the 22 dead and 59 injured in the attack. Read more….http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/23/terror-attack-in-manchester-leaves-22-people-dead-6654609/

By abidaorchard on March 9, 2017 ( 2 Comments )

Muslim call to prayer won’t be silenced in Israel

Source: The New Arab from November of 2016 A government-backed Israeli bill to limit the volume of calls to prayer (adhan) at mosques in the country has been put on […]

By abidaorchard on January 27, 2017 ( Leave a comment )

Pakistanis who Persecute Minorities could be Refused U.S. Visas

U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on U.S. refugees and immigration could severely affect Pakistanis who plan on visiting the United States. A draft copy of the executive order published by L.A. Times describes how U.S. visas could be denied to those who engage in “persecution of those who practice […]

By abidaorchard on December 30, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

PRESS RELEASE 122nd JALSA SALANA QADIAN CONCLUDES WITH ADDRESS BY HEAD OF THE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY

PRESS RELEASE 122nd JALSA SALANA QADIAN CONCLUDES WITH ADDRESS BY HEAD OF THE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad says all Muslims must heed the perfect example of Holy Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him) Read more:https://www.khalifaofislam.com/press-releases/jalsa-qadian-2016/

By abidaorchard on December 22, 2016 ( Leave a comment )

HRH Prince Charles’ special video message

Source: http://www.acnuk.org/hrh-prince-charles-message-for-aid-to-the-church-in-need-

By abidaorchard on December 22, 2016 ( 1 Comment )

More professions should be open to women—Saudi cleric

Riyadh: A senior Saudi cleric and a health ministry official said women should be allowed to work as paramedics and opticians, Saudi newspapers reported on Monday, part of a push to relax strict labour codes in the country. Source: http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/saudi-arabia/more-professions-should-be-open-to-women-saudi-cleric-1.1948652

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General Election latest: Theresa May strikes deal with DUP

Police confirm third incident in Vauxhall

Palestinians pour into Jerusalem for prayers

Saudi King Salman named Islamic Personality of 2017

Albilad appoints Manal Al Sharif as first Saudi female managing editor

Elaborate security plans for 27th night at Prophet’s Mosque

‘Van hits pedestrians’ on London Bridge in ‘major incident’

Israeli minister holds rare meeting with Palestinian premier

Saudi prince supports women driving

Trump decides to keep U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, at least for now

Remembering a pioneer of girls education

Boy, 6, too young to give blood to Manchester attack victims returned with snacks for nurses

Jeremy Corbyn blames foreign policy for terrorism in UK

Muslim man comforts elderly Jewish woman in symbol of Manchester’s unity

Children among the dead as death toll rises to 22 after Ariana Grande Manchester bombing

Muslim call to prayer won’t be silenced in Israel

Pakistanis who Persecute Minorities could be Refused U.S. Visas

PRESS RELEASE 122nd JALSA SALANA QADIAN CONCLUDES WITH ADDRESS BY HEAD OF THE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY

HRH Prince Charles’ special video message

More professions should be open to women—Saudi cleric