Lorry driver jailed after B3004 death
Thursday, 5 July 2018 – Local People Lewis Lodge has been jailed for four years and eight months after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving A LORRY […]
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Rafiq A. Tschannen
Rafiq A. Tschannen is a Swiss national. He converted to Islam and joined the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at the age of 16 after reading the German translation of the Holy Qur'an. He worked in 15 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, first as Finance Director in the private industry and later as Chief Executive Officer of NGOs and International Governmental Organizations. He is now devoting his time to The Muslim Times as Editor for Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Switzerland and as Associate Chief Editor.
Canada: Jalsa Salana Muslim convention focuses on nine principles of peace
By Peter Edwards Staff Reporter Sat., July 7, 2018 The first time there was a Jalsa Salana Muslim convention in Toronto, it was possible to fit all the attendees into a […]
Breaking News: Another assassination attempt of an Ahmadi-Muslim couple in Pakistan
Syed Ali Abbas ZaidiVerified account @Ali_Abbas_Zaidi 59m59 minutes ago JUST IN: Prominent Ahmadi Muslim couple shot in #Pakistan. Gunmen stormed the house of Mr. Ziauddin, the former head of the Ahmadiyya […]
Thailand cave rescue: Boys tell parents ‘don’t worry’ in letters
Thailand cave rescue Twelve Thai boys trapped in a cave have exchanged emotional letters with their parents, for the first time since their ordeal began two weeks ago. “Don’t worry, […]
How Libya holds the key to solving Europe’s migration crisis
7 July 2018 The European Union wants to set up migrant “reception centres” in North Africa to process the thousands of Africans trying to reach Europe. This has been rejected […]
Imran Khan’s party gains ground in Pakistan election race – polls
Reuters International This content was published on July 4, 2018 Imran Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), gestures while addressing his supporters during a campaign meeting ahead of general […]
Killings sow fear inside Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
Reuters International This content was published on July 4, 2018 A Rohingya refugee child applies a makeover in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain (reuters_tickers) By Zeba […]
Switzerland: Anti-Semitism: Protection of Jewish and Muslim minorities to be strengthened
This content was published on July 4, 2018 The Jewish community has expressed concern about the security situation at synagogues in Switzerland. (Keystone) The government plans to earmark CHF500,000 […]
Vatican diplomat who helped heal wounds with Islam dies
Reuters International This content was published on July 6, 2018 FILE PHOTO: Cardinal Jean Louis Tauran (L) looks on as Islamic Society of North America head Ingrid Mattson gestures during […]
SDC and SECO’ Urbanisation poses challenge for Swiss development aid
By Christina Stucky This content was published on June 29, 2018 A study claims that by 2050, thirty new air conditioning units will be installed in China every 10 seconds. This […]
We can talk but doesn’t mean I agree, religious minister tells LGBT, Shiahs, Ahmadis
Shazwan Mustafa Kamal Malay Mail6 July 2018 Mujahid explained that Malaysians were free to practise whatever they believed in private, but added that these practices become a ‘problem’ when propagated […]
The George Soros philosophy – and its fatal flaw
The long read Unlike most of the billionaire class, George Soros is not an out-of-touch plutocrat, but a provocative thinker committed to progressive ideals – which is what makes his […]
After Isis is gone, Iraq will continue to be a deeply corrupt country
Though there is talk of reforming this system, it is politically dangerous to do so because the networks of corruption and patronage established themselves too long ago and involve too […]
SUNDAY READS: From bombs and rubble to regrowth in Richmond Hill, Markham
‘I miss my family. I hope I can help them.’ by Simone Joseph Markham Economist & Sun This is what’s left of the home Mohammad Alomar lived in with his […]
Canada Day at Maryam Mosque, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Barrie
Community Jul 01, 2018 Barrie Advance President Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Barrie Khalid Malik (left), National President Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada Lal Khan Malik and Oro-Medonte Mayor Harry Hughes cut the […]
Briefing On Human Rights and Religious Freedom – The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
July 6, 2018 House Foreign Affairs Committee Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Statement of Eric Goldstein, Deputy Director, Human Rights Watch Middle East and North Africa Division I wish […]
Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years in jail
Corruption charges related to purchase of London flats, with verdict likely to affect election Memphis Barker in Islamabad Fri 6 Jul 2018 Nawaz Sharif, who is in London with his […]
No relief for Ahmadis
Editorial Daily Times July 6, 2018 The Islamabad High Court (IHC) holds Parliament collectively responsible for the amendment to the oath of Khatam-e-Nabuwwat in the Election Act 2017. Justice Shaukat […]
After lengthy battle, court tells Selangor Islamic enforcers to keep hands off Ahmadis
Zurairi Ar Malay Mai l6 July 2018 The Ahmadiyya community celebrates with their lawyers after the decision by the Shah Alam High Court today, July 6, 2018. ― Picture courtesy […]
EU lawmakers back plan for European Investment Bank work in Iran
Reuters International This content was published on July 4, 2018 FILE PHOTO: Members of the European Parliament attend a plenary session of the European institution in Strasbourg October 20, 2008. […]