Catholics rise up against bishop’s leadership
Source: The Local German Catholics have rebelled against a bishop, attacking his leadership style and reading out a letter in a cathedral calling for change. More:
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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.
US war on Syria ‘planned many years ago’
The United States’ possible military action against Syria was planned “many years ago” in order to replace the Syrian government with a pro-Western one, an American journalist said. “The issue is very clear. Syria is Washington’s war. It was planned many years ago,” Stephen Lendman told Press TV on Monday. […]
From R2P to R2A
Source: Asia Times: The ”responsibility to protect” (R2P) doctrine invoked to legitimize the 2011 war on Libya has just transmogrified into ”responsibility to attack” (R2A) Syria. Just because the Obama administration says so. On Sunday, the White House said it had ”very little doubt” that the Bashar al-Assad government used […]
Saudi Arabia to have 16 nuclear reactors by 2030
Source: TOI DUBAI: Oil-rich Saudi Arabia plans to become a leader in renewable energy by building 16 nuclear reactors by 2030 at an estimated cost of USD 100 billion and with a combined capacity of 22 gigawatts. More:
US postpones August 28 meeting with Russia over Syria gas attack
Source: TOI WASHINGTON: The US state department on Monday postponed a meeting scheduled for Wednesday in The Hague between senior diplomats from the United States and Russia due to “ongoing consultations” over the chemical weapons attack in Syria. The meeting was to have discussed plans for an international peace conference […]
Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: Lack of faith means Britain is ‘losing the plot’ – Jewish religious leader blames increasing secularisation for breakdown of institutions
IAN JOHNSTON SUNDAY 25 AUGUST 2013 THE INDEPENDENT Britain is “losing the plot” because its increasingly secular society has led to a breakdown of trust affecting marriage, child poverty and […]
Muslim soldiers to visit schools to try to counter Islamophobia
Ministers hope measures will help to tackle prejudice in the wake of Lee Rigby’s death OLIVER WRIGHT Author Biography SUNDAY 25 AUGUST 2013 THE INDEPENDENT Ministers are to send serving […]
Did Musharraf Kill Benazir?
Source: LewRock Well.Com via Wasim Sr. Pakistan’s former military dictator, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, was indicted last week on charges of murdering former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, and for treason. Never […]
Death is now everyday among Arabs – but culprits, and facts, are rare
In Lebanon, Egpyt and Syria, society has become frighteningly distorted, writes Robert Fisk. Mass gassing, massacres in the streets, mosque bombings. It’s as if no Middle Eastern state can any longer enjoy the blessings of peace. I was driving to Cairo airport on Friday, wondering if it was really wise […]
An upcoming young Scientist of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Germany
Note by the Editor:Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Germany is blessed with lot many young male and female upcoming scientists. Each year large number is engaged in research and getting PhD degrees. It is clear proof that Muslim World is not void of talents. Effort will be made to introduce such scientists […]
World military chiefs gathered in Jordan
Source: CNN.Com Even as the world’s military chiefs gathered in Jordan to debate their next move on Syria, the host nation is keen to keep the talks under wraps. Official statements have been scant, the precise date, time and location seem secret. Expect no post-meeting press conference either, we are […]
Kerry Cites Clear Evidence of Chemical Weapon Use in Syria
Source: NY Times: WASHINGTON — Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that the use of chemical weapons in attacks on civilians in Syria last week was undeniable and that the Obama administration would hold the Syrian government accountable for a “moral obscenity” that has shocked the world’s conscience. More: […]
40 Maps That Show How The World Works
source: http://www.fastcocreate.com 40 Maps That Show How The World Works By: Joe Berkowitz Recently, a collection of quirky maps made the rounds online. The Washington Post followed with its own collection and a different perspective. As we’ve mentioned time and time again, there are a lot of creative ways […]
Inside The Minds Of Russia’s Black Widows
Source: The Daily Beast Women in the Caucasus region. (K.M. Chaudary/AP) Extremism Inside The Minds Of Russia’s Black Widows 11 hours ago – by Anna Nemtsova In the Caucasus region, women are losing husbands and sons to the Islamic insurgency against Russia—and becoming radicalized by their own grief. By Anna […]
The NSC bounces back
Source: ET The first meeting of the Defence Committee of the Cabinet (DCC) held on August 22, 2013 under the new federal government, led by Nawaz Sharif, decided to establish the Cabinet Committee on National Security (CCNS). It is a reincarnation of the controversial National Security Council (NSC), established in 2004, by […]
Adventure Group of Germany cruising its way to UK Jalsa
Source: Tariq Kareem Arif Photos Muhammad Hammad Haerter: As reported earlier the adventure group of German Ahmadies under the dynamic leadership of Amir Germany is cruising its way to UK Jalsa. On Monday group left for the UK. According toe Tariq Arif who is spoke person of the adventure group, the first problems with a cycle occurred and have been […]
Egypt: A Tissue of Lies
By Tariq Ramadan Swiss Muslim Thinker Tuesday, 13 August 2013 00:00 It’s dangerous to be a friend of the United States in the Middle East. A fact the US government […]
Queens Muslim fashion follower — a hijabista — breaks new modest yet stylish ground
Queens mom Sana Rashid, 30, discusses life and all things fashionista on her site Modhijabi.com BY ERICA PEARSON / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Sana Rashid wears clothing that covers her […]
Qaeda head slams Saudi support to Egypt
Source: Morocco World News: DUBAI, Aug 25, 2013 (AFP) A top Saudi member of Al-Qaeda slammed King Abdullah’s support for the Egyptian army’s ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, in a video message posted online Sunday. “One of their latest crimes is supporting the secular forces in Egypt against the […]
Japanese wife kills cheating husband with coffee cup
Source: Gulf News Tokyo: A Japanese housewife battered her 70-year-old husband to death with a coffee cup after discovering he was cheating on her, reports said Monday. The 61-year-old woman allegedly attacked her partner after learning of his affair, battering him repeatedly about the face and head with the mug […]