Chinese PM opens Hannover trade fair
Source: The Local German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao officially opened the Hannover Messe, the world’s biggest industry and trade fair, on Sunday evening. China is […]
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Zia H Shah
He is a physician practicing in Upstate New York. He is the Chief Editor of the Muslim Times, which has more than 43,000 followers in Twitter. He is also Chair of Religion and Science for the Muslim Sunrise, the oldest Muslim publication in North America. He has authored more than 400 articles on Islam, Christianity, Secularism and Religion & Science. Follow in Twitter: @The_MuslimTimes
Lord Goldsmith: ‘Tony Blair made wrong judgment over Gaddafi’
Tony Blair made the “wrong judgment” in restoring relations with Colonel Gaddafi after his renunciation of weapons of mass destruction, former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith admitted yesterday Source: The Telegraph […]
Rare Good News Pakistan: Jhimpir Wind Power: First wind farm gets global recognition
RAWALPINDI: The first wind power generation project in Pakistan has recently been recognised by Project Finance Magazine. The financial magazine, in circulation for the last twenty years, is widely read by financiers, […]
Elections likely as Wilders rejects cuts package
It has been confirmed that government talks on billions of euros’ worth of extra cutbacks have broken down. More spending cuts are needed to reduce the 2013 budget deficit to within the European Union limit – three percent of GDP. Recriminations Prime Minister Mark Rutte accuses Mr Wilders of lacking […]
China Willing to Work with Germany to Boost China-EU Ties
China fully recognizes the status and role of Germany within the European Union (EU) and is willing to work with the country to promote China-EU ties, visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday. Read More…
China needs ‘consistent policy’ on South China Sea
China needs a ”consistent policy” on the South China Sea if it is to resolve disputes, a new report says. The International Crisis Group said ”conflicting mandates” and ”lack of co-ordination” among Chinese agencies had stoked tension in the region. Read More…
India: Nice Article in Kerala Daily on the Tombs of Jesus and Mary!
Promoted post: Why Did Dr. Abdus Salam Recite Two Quranic Verses in His Nobel Banquet Speech? There are people who believe that the Tomb of the Son of God Jesus […]
This time at Köln Railway Station!
Credit: Mr Fareed Khalid. By Zubair Khan Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Germany, under the dynamic leadership of its national head, Abdullah Wagishauser and very energetic national secretary preaching, Mr Fareed Khalid, has very successfully mobilised the power of its youth to spread the message of Ahmadiyyat. Ahmadiyya Muslim community propagates freedom […]
UN delegation of the ‘terrified’ in Syria
By TARIQ ALHOMAYED ARABNEWS Rather than the delegation of international observers in Syria monitoring the Assad forces implementation of the cease-fire — according to the Annan initiative — we saw the Free Syrian Army (FSA) protecting the Blue Berets, particularly in Homs, where the head of the observer mission, Col. […]
Hollande wins first round, sets up run-off with Sarkozy
France24: Socialist presidential challenger François Hollande topped the first round of France’s presidential election on Sunday with 28.4 percent of votes, while incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy finished second with 25.5 percent, according to exit polls. Those figures set up a widely expected run-off between Sarkozy and the candidate of France’s main […]
French voters flock to polls after lacklustre campaign
France24: Despite fears of low turnout after a muted campaign, France’s Interior Ministry has reported strong participation in the first round of presidential polls. More. http://www.france24.com/en/20120422-france-voters-presidential-election-polling-station-first-round-arrondisement
New association to unite, promote Jordan’s Islamic scholars
Jordan Times. AMMAN — Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, HRH Prince Ghazi, Chief Adviser to the King for Religious and Cultural Affairs and the King’s Personal Envoy, attended a […]
Kingdom to host int’l military exercise
Jordan Times AMMAN — Jordan and the US on Sunday discussed preparations for a military exercise that will be held in the Kingdom in early May with the participation of 17 Arab and foreign countries. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Lt. Gen. Mashal Al Zaben met with his US counterpart […]
65,000 gather in Moscow ‘to pray for Church & defend faith
Russian TV: Tens of thousands of Orthodox Christians have joined a service outside Moscow’s main church, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, in defense of their faith, sacred objects and […]
Sri Lankan woman faces beheading on witchcraft charge
the guardian A Sri Lankan woman could face the death penalty by beheading after she was arrested on suspicion of casting a spell on a 13-year-old girl during a family shopping trip, a police spokesman said on Wednesday. The daily Okaz reported that a Saudi man had complained his daughter […]
Belief in God:Russia And Netherlands Show Greatest Change In Belief In God
Huff Post A new report released by NORC at the University of Chicago, “Beliefs About God Across Time And Countries” measures belief in God in 30 countries around the world, and how those beliefs in God have changed over time. The survey asked three questions to determine whether the respondents were atheists, […]
Pakistan is in denial over spreading sectarian violence
the guardian While banned political groups preach hatred towards religious minorities in Pakistan’s major cities, a conflict along sectarian lines is spreading across the country, even to areas not previously associated with violence. Having spent decades turning a blind eye to the calculated violence of groups with a clear agenda based on […]
Prayer as Medicine for the Sick
Huff Post In 1988 a doctor named Randolph Byrd conducted a study to determine whether or not intercessory prayers on behalf of other people were effective. The findings were amazing. The patients who were not prayed for were nearly twice as likely to suffer complications than patients who were prayed […]
Italian Minister Giuliano Amato and Hijab and Mother Mary!
Mother Mary praying to God It is not recent news. Italian Minister of Interior affairs has rejected signing on the law to forbid Hijab in his country. Giuliano Amato said […]
A Dangerous Mind?
On April 12, Mr. Mehanna was sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison. Hearing this, most Americans would probably assume that the F.B.I. caught a major homegrown terrorist […]