Iraq must not be repeated in Syria
Apr 18,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Michael Jansen The western missile attacks on alleged Syrian chemical sites pre-empted the visit to the town of Douma, east […]
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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.
Senators leave classified briefing on Trump’s Syria policy ‘very unnerved’
By Nicole Gaouette, Ted Barrett and Richard Roth, CNN April 18, 2018 Source: CNN Senators ‘unnerved’ by Trump’s Syria policy 01:30 Washington (CNN)Lawmakers emerged from a classified administration briefing […]
Is Syrian civil war prophesied in Hadiths?
11-10-16 Syrian civil war is one of the major events in the history of Muslims. Has it been prophesied in end of times Hadith? Re: Is Syrian civil […]
Is Chaos in Syria Fulfilling Bible Prophecy?
04-14-2018 Billy Hallowell, Faithwire The Syrian conflict — and the U.S. decision to strike a base inside the embattled country — is leading to increased concerns about the future of the nation’s civil […]
Kenyatta Warns Donors Against Using Aid to Destabilise States
Uhuru warns donors against using aid to destabilise states Wednesday April 18 2018 In Summary The President, who is on a five-day visit to the UK, was speaking at the […]
Saudi Arabia wins seat at UN commission on women
Abdallah Al-Mouallami, the Saudi envoy to the UN Updated 18 April 2018 Arab News April 18, 2018 01:58 The Kingdom was one of 12 new countries elected The commission will […]
Why Americans in Pakistan have license to kill?
By Mazhar Hussain April 18, 2018 ISLAMABAD – Last week, a 22-year-old Pakistani man was killed by an American diplomat in Islamabad. It was a cold-blooded murder but since the […]
A view from Iran: ‘The gang of criminals’
April 18, 2018 TEHRAN- This is a special report by the Tehran Times of the 58 wars launched by the 20 U.S. presidents since 1900. Since World War II, the […]
Residents of Syria’s Douma breathe fresh air after weeks in hiding
By AFP – Apr 17,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Civilians walk in the former Syrian town of Douma on the outskirts of Damascus, on Tuesday, after the Syrian army declared […]
Children of Iraq’s Kawliya return to school after 14-year break
Reuters International This content was published on April 17, 2018 3:20 PMApr 17, 2018 – 15:20 Children of Iraqi Kawliya group (known as Iraqi gypsies) play outside a school […]
We are all deeply frightened
Apr 17,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Hasan Abu Nimah The lesson learned, time and again in our region, is that the use of military strikes as punishment for international misconduct […]
The search for truth in the rubble of Douma – and one doctor’s doubts over the chemical attack
Exclusive: Robert Fisk visits the Syria clinic at the centre of a global crisis Robert Fisk Douma, Syria @indyvoices Tuesday 17 April 2018 The search for truth in the rubble […]
Noah’s Ark
by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, The Promised Messiah and Mahdi (as) An Invitation to Faith From 1896 to 1914 the plague ravaged British India, and more particularly, the province of […]
The Changing Global Religious Landscape
Demographic Study April 5, 2017 The Changing Global Religious Landscape Babies born to Muslims will begin to outnumber Christian births by 2035; people with no religion face a birth dearth […]
Why No World Power Really Wants To Topple Syria’s Assad
April 16, 2018 Greg Myre A crowd in central Damascus waves flags and portraits in support of President Bashar Assad on Monday, two days after the U.S., Britain […]
Geneva Declaration : Saving the spirit of communities through cultural heritage
By Frédéric Burnand in Geneva This content was published on April 17, 2018 11:00 AMApr 17, 2018 – 11:00 Outgoing UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Raad al-Hussein signs […]
SWITZERLAND: abu ramadan : Bern opens criminal proceedings in Muslim hate preacher case
This content was published on April 15, 2018 The entrance to the Ar’Rahman mosque in Biel, where Ramadan spoke. (Keystone) A judicial enquiry has been opened in Bern against […]
SWITZERLAND: Exclude or integrate? How politicians would deal with Islamic fundamentalists
By Peter Siegenthaler This content was published on November 21, 2017 According to the Social Democrats, most Muslims live their faith in a way that fits into Swiss society. (Keystone) […]
Netherlands: Complicated integration system is failing refugees
Complicated integration system is failing refugees, says new report Education Society April 17, 2018 – By Robin Pascoe The current system of integration courses and lessons for refugees is so […]
No change in Greek Cyprus’ position, Turkish leader says after first meeting in 9 months
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL DHA Photo President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Mustafa Akıncı said on Tuesday the Greek side’s attitude towards a political solution in the divided […]