U.S. nuclear general says would resist ‘illegal’ Trump strike order
Reuters International This content was published on November 19, 2017 12:03 AMNov 19, 2017 – 00:03 FILE PHOTO – U.S. Air Force General John Hyten, Commander of U.S. Strategic […]
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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.
Palestinians say they won’t be blackmailed by U.S. move to close PLO office
Reuters International This content was published on November 18, 2017 8:03 PMNov 18, 2017 – 20:03 By Ali Sawafta and David Brunnstrom RAMALLAH/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Palestinian officials expressed surprise on […]
The greatest dangers in the Middle East today are Jared Kushner and Mohamed bin Salman
The sort of Neo-con and right-wing think tankers, who in 2003 were saying that a war with Iraq would be a doddle, are back in business in Washington, pushing for […]
Muslims Are Converting to Christianity in Record Numbers (apparently…)
Source: National Catholic Register By Patti Armstrong, who is an award-winning author and was the managing editor and co-author of Ascension Press’ bestselling Amazing Grace series. How are so many […]
NATO apologizes to Turkey over reports Erdogan shown as foe
By suzan fraser, associated press ANKARA, Turkey — Nov 17, 2017, NATO’s secretary-general apologized to Turkey on Friday over military exercises in Norway during which Turkey’s founding leader, Mustafa Kemal […]
Refugee chefs take over Geneva restaurants: ‘I am convinced it can help change people’s perceptions’
Source: The Local By Caroline Bishop; caroline.bishop@thelocal.com @calbish On Sunday October 15th Sri Lankan chef Thambithurai Sritharan, an asylum seeker in Switzerland, will take over the kitchen of the Brasserie […]
How to Reach Muslim Women (Hint: They’re Not an Aesthetic)
By Nafisa Bakkar. Published on November 14, 2017. Credit: Inez Van Lamsweerde / Vinoodh Matadin / Vogue Arabia Muslims on the whole, and in particular Muslim women, are woefully under- […]
Iran says ‘biased’ French stance threatens Middle East stability
Reuters International This content was published on November 17, 2017 French President Emmanuel Macron arrives for the EU Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth in Gothenburg, Sweden, November […]
Entry ban: Baloch activist Mehran Marri deemed security threat by Swiss police
By Anand Chandrasekhar This content was published on November 17, 2017 Switzerland has been drawn into tensions between Baloch activists and Pakistan (swissinfo.ch) Swiss authorities have confirmed that an […]
Muslim World League: Saudi funder announces plans to reform Geneva mosque
This content was published on November 17, 2017 10:15 AMNov 17, 2017 – 10:15 The homes of two employees of the Geneva mosque were raided by French authorities in […]
Saudi Arabia and Iran are jostling for control over the Middle East – and it could turn into all-out war
The only way we can prevent global consequences from a regional conflict between Riyadh and Tehran is if we begin treating their countries the same Paddy Ashdown There used to saying in the Middle East: “If a dog barks in the Middle East, British intelligence is behind it.” Replace the word […]
Lebanon’s Hariri to arrive in France on Saturday to meet Macron, Elysee confirms
COMPILED FROM WIRE SERVICES ISTANBUL Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, left, welcomes Christian leader Michel Aoun, right, after he announced his support for Aoun to be the Lebanese […]
US has done enough harm, time to go it alone
THE EDITORIAL BOARD ISTANBUL Any doubt that the U.S.’s anti-Daesh strategy was nothing but empty promises based on a mistaken prognosis of the problem evaporated overnight earlier this week when BBC News, in a very important reporting achievement, showed how U.S. forces in Syria not only allowed but also […]
View from Turkey: Saudi Arabia plays with fire by counting on US
HILAL KAPLAN @hilal_kaplan Saudi Arabia’s King Salman (C, in brown and white) welcomes President Trump with a military honor cordon after they arrived the King Khalid International Airport in […]
A New Bill Passed by Pakistan National Assembly: Finality of Prophethood restored to its original form
Source: Pakistan Today Finality of Prophethood restored to its original form Law minister says amended bill will make clauses relating to Khatm-e-Nabuwwat more effective ‘Separate voters’ list will be created […]
PAKISTAN: Original Khatam-e-Nabuwwat declaration restored as Elections (Amendment) Bill 2017 passed in NA
Last Updated On 17 November,2017 The amended bill was presented by Law Minister Zahid Hamid. ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved revival of the […]
NIGERIA: Ahmadiyya Engineers, Architects provide water, light to 25 villages
On November 17, 2017 The International Association of Ahmadi Architects and Engineers (IAAAE) have started the installation of solar power devices to illuminating villages or rural communities that never had electricity. The solar panel projects are being installed in twenty five (25) villages in the Southwest states of , […]
US denial of involvement in YPG-Daesh Raqqa deal contradicts field realities, Erdoğan says
SERDAR KARAGÖZ @serdarkaragoz DOHA President Erdoğan (L) said U.S. forces have been involved in the fight against Daesh on the ground alongside YPG forces in Raqqa. The U.S. denying […]
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri accepts exile in France as Saudi Arabia no longer feels like a home away from home
It’s worth remembering how much Saad Hariri liked – and quite probably still does like – Saudi Arabia Robert Fisk Middle East Correspondent @indyvoices Thursday 16 November 2017 Hariri has […]
Secret convoy let hundreds of IS fighters escape
13 November 2017 The BBC has uncovered details of a deal that let hundreds of IS fighters – including foreign militants – and their families escape from Raqqa in Syria, […]