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The Jakarta Globe: June 1 is commemorated as Pancasila Day, the philosophical foundation of the Indonesian state that bridges the country’s diversity. Unfortunately today, there are some people who have […]
Back to ‘kishkes’: Obama defends his Israel commitments, touts his Jewish ties in a closed-door meeting with select Jewish leaders The Times of Israel: WASHINGTON (JTA) — The so-called “kishkes […]
Foreign countries are increasingly demanding that products made in the settlements be labeled accordingly JERUSALEM (AP) — For decades, Israel has marketed an array of cosmetics and food products manufactured […]
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Ulama or Muslim cleric have potential to promote immature Islamic industry in Indonesia. Nevertheless, not many of them are familiar or have knowledge about the industry. “Ulama […]
Israeli researchers weed out the THC from marijuana to create a pain-relieving plant devoid of unwanted side effects The Israel Times: A new strain of cannabis promises to provide users […]
Century21C: A cooperative triangle involving Jordan, Israel and the US turns its attention to producing alternative fuels for the two Mideast neighbors. In wealthy Western countries, renewable energy developments are a source of progress, pride and smart business. For Israel and Jordan, two Middle Eastern countries severely lacking in water […]
Israel21C: How many peppers can Peter Piper pick? Well, if the protagonist in the old tongue twister were picking them in Israel’s Arava Desert, the surprising answer is about 150,000 […]
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – The UNHCR’s Representative in Indonesia, Manuel Jordao, believes on similarities between Islamic law and international law, especially on refugee rights. He said that in a book review, […]
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, PONTIANAK – The West Kalimantan Provincial Capital of Pontianak is ready to host ASEAN Quran Reading Competition (MTQ) in July 2012. ………………. Meanwhile, West Kalimantan branch of Nahdlatul Ulama […]
Indonesia’s rise is the big story we’re missing Can Australia handle having a stronger, richer neighbour? AUSTRALIANS see Indonesia today through a kaleidoscope of negative images: Islamic terrorists, people smugglers, […]
The Middle East Monitor: Al-Aqsa Association for Religious Endowment (Waqf) and Heritage has accused the Israeli occupation authorities of planting thousands of fake Jewish tombs around Al-Aqsa Mosque and the […]
The Jakarta Globe: In August 2002, a number of Islam-based political parties demanded the Jakarta Charter be included in the Constitution, which would mean that Muslims in Indonesia would have the obligation to live according to the prescriptions of Shariah law. The effort was supported by a large number of […]
JISH, Israel (AP) — Two villages in the Holy Land’s tiny Christian community are teaching Aramaic in an ambitious effort to revive the language that Jesus spoke, centuries after it all but disappeared from the Middle East. The new focus on the region’s dominant language 2,000 years ago comes with […]
Big Apple’s Israeli celebration: In honor of Israel’s 64th anniversary, New York’s Empire State Building to be lit in blue and white If you happen to be in New York between June 1 and June 3 – expect a particularly exciting Israeli surprise. New York’s landmark building the Empire State […]
Americans for Peace Now said it was due to the devaluation of democratic values in Israel The Times of Israel: Jewish groups called on Israel to protect African migrants in Israel after riots in Tel Aviv. “We hope and expect that the authorities will take effective measures to protect this […]
The Jersulem Post: Head of Germany’s Jews alarmed about negative view of Israel, rejection of responsibility toward Jewish state by Germans. Berlin. Dr. Dieter Graumann, the head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, told the mass circulation Bild newspaper on Thursday that he is “worried and sad” about […]
weeklypresspakistan: Pakistani Muslims must understand that how many kinds of big mistakes they have committed. First they pushed back a great leader ALLAMA ENAYTULLAH AL MASHRIQUI of Khaksar Thareek. Then they accepted the British-imported M.A. POONJA’s leadership, who was brought back to India by Sir Agha Khan. In 1973 under […]
The Palestinian Chronicles: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has told Israeli officials that they must partition Jerusalem if they really want peace. “No Israeli government since 1967 has done even a smidgen of what was needed in order to unify the city in practical terms. That is a tragedy […]
Mr. Baird’s speech mentioned the persecution of religious groups including Buddhists and Muslims in Myanmar, Ahmadiyya Muslims, and Baha’i. But it dealt most extensively with the targeting of Jews and Christians…….. He said that Canada now will “stand with the Jewish state.” OTTAWA— Globe and Mail Update: Foreign Minister John […]
ASIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION – URGENT APPEALS PROGRAMME Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-086-2012 ——————————————————————— INDONESIA: Ahmadiyah members in Batam are threatened, ill-treated and illegally arrested with the acquiescence of the police ISSUES: Freedom of expression, freedom of religion, minorities, police negligence, arbitrary arrest & detention ——————————————————————— Dear friends, The Asian Human […]