Controversial preservatives linked to cancer
The apparent link between parabens and breast cancer. It was in 2004 that researchers reported the occurrence of a series of compounds known as parabens in human breast cancer tissue, […]
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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
North Korea Agrees to Curb Nuclear Work, U.S. Says
Credit: NY Times: WASHINGTON — North Korea agreed to suspend nuclear weapons tests and enrichment and allow international inspectors to verify and monitor activities at its main reactor, the State Department announced on Wednesday, as part of a deal that included an American pledge to ship food aid to the […]
Merkel Stuck in the Euro Firewall Trap
Credit: Spiegel-Germany dapd German Chancellor Angela Merkel has a difficult choice ahead of her. Merkel is damned if she does — but Europe could be damned if she doesn’t. Pressure is growing on the German chancellor to drop her government’s opposition to significantly increasing the size of the permanent euro […]
Lifestyle factors behind most cancers
Credit: TOI on Line: SYDNEY: Lifestyle factors, not exposure to chemicals in food and consumer products, are the most significant causes of cancer, according to the latest evidence. Bernard Stewart, professor of oncology at the University of New South Wales, said: “Measures known to prevent cancer include smoking cessation, reducing […]
Foods you must eat every day
Credit: TOI on Line. While we know that there are a lot of foods that are super healthy and good to eat, we may not consume them regularly. However there are certain foods, which are important to consume on a regular basis, as these comprise of essential vitamins and minerals […]
The Genesis of a church’s stand on race: All revelations are not from God
By Jason Horowitz, Published: February 28 On Dec. 25, 1964, as Mitt Romney enjoyed his last Christmas break as a high school student in Michigan, two Mormon missionaries visited Darius Gray in Colorado […]
If You Feel O.K., Maybe You Are O.K.
NY Times: EARLY diagnosis has become one of the most fundamental precepts of modern medicine. It goes something like this: The best way to keep people healthy is to find […]
Diplomacy to seal Iran’s fate
Credit:Asia Times on Line: By Victor Kotsev While the rhetoric between Iran and its enemies has reached new heights – with Iran’s defense minister reportedly threatening the use of “hidden capabilities which are kept for rainy days” in response to a foreign attack – the diplomatic front is also busier […]
Jihadi democrats ready for their close-up
Credit:Asiatimes BY:- Pepe Escoba Qatar and the House of Saud have been weaponizing the Free Syrian Army for months now, while Washington sticks with the “lead from behind” plot twist. Try arguing that arming Shi’ites in Saudi Arabia’s eastern province or pro-democracy protesters in Bahrain is also a “very good […]
Moulvi TOKA!
Credit: Sikandar Malik of Germany Mr. Tayyab can see to it and find more suitable name can go ahead.
Crown prince (of Saudi Arabia) approves supply of medicines to Sierra Leone
By RIYADH: MD RASOOLDEEN, ARAB NEWS STAFF Crown Prince Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, approved an immediate supply of medicines to Sierra Leone, Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah announced in Riyadh yesterday. The minister said according to the directive, the Ministry of Health would send a consignment of […]
Palestinians call for UN council visit to occupied territory
UNITED NATIONS/ NABLUS — The Palestinian leadership on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to visit the occupied territories to see the impact of Israel’s settlement campaign. The Palestinian […]
What did Saudi Arabia say to Assad?
SaudiArabia has said, over and over again, that its religious and moral duty behooves it to take the stand it has adopted today against the Assad regime, and this is in order to protect the unarmed Syrians, and to protect Syria itself from who knows what awaits it, in light […]
Some Quotes of Voltaire about Christianity and more
François-Marie Arouet (21 November 1694 – 30 May 1778), better known by the pen name Voltaire (pronounced: [vɔl.tɛːʁ]), was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit and for his advocacy of civil liberties, including freedom of religion, freedom of expression, free trade and separation of church […]
China urges to end violence in Syria in UNHRC
GENEVA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — China urged Tuesday in the United Nations human rights forum the government and all political parties of Syria to end violence, and called on various political factions in Syria to express their political aspirations through non-violent means under the rule of law. Read More…
China violence: 12 dead in Kashgar city in Xinjiang
Chinese state media says 12 people have died in riots near the north-western city of Kashgar in Xinjiang province. The Xinhua news agency reported that rioters killed 10 people, while police shot dead two of the rioters. Read More…
Asghar Khan case: Petition filed seeking end of political interference of ISI
The Muslim Times’ Editor for Pakistan Credit: Xpress Tribune By Azam Khan Published: February 28, 2012 ISLAMABAD: As the Supreme Court gets ready to resume hearing of the case filed by Air Martial […]
Picture of the Day: Scenic China
Source: China Daily
The 10 Best Fields For Job Satisfaction
Telecommuting and flex-time privileges might have made the world of work more comfortable, but they’ve also made the lines between our work life and the rest of our life less visible. This isn’t an open letter of complaint, however. The truth is that we’re a society that lives, and loves, to […]
Drinking Diet Soda Every Day MIGHT Give You A Heart Attack
Now we can add heart problems to the list of terrible things diet soda can do to our bodies. Drinking diet soda every day increases the risks of having a stroke, heart attack, or dying of heart-related diseases, according to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Read more: