The Venezuela dangerous precedent
Feb 09,2019 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL Even if all the accusations being levelled against the elected president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, are basically correct, that does not mean that foreign […]
Venezuelan authorities said a cargo plane belonging to 21air, a US based company, has been delivering weapons to the country.
The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent through its website. The cellular phone of the company’s chief executive, Michael Mendez, had a recording on Thursday […]
Venezuela: ‘Let Trump be Trump’
Jan 29,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – Gwynne Dyer The decision to promote Juan Guaidó as a rival president to Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela was clearly made in Washington, not in Caracas. […]
We call anti-migrant hostility ‘right-wing extremism’ on the streets, but what about when it comes from the state?
Recent deportations to Jamaica are proving that it’s still open season on immigrant communities, or anyone perceived to be from one Richard Sudan @richardsudan The Independent Voices The hostile atmosphere […]
Pope Francis Publicly Acknowledges Nuns Are Also Victims of Sexual Abuse by Priests
Source: Time By NICOLE WINFIELD / AP (ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE) — Pope Francis has for the first time publicly acknowledged the scandal of priests and bishops sexually abusing nuns and […]
As a former UN special rapporteur, the coup in Venezuela reminds me of the rush to war in Iraq
Oil rich states such as Iraq and Libya were devastated after concerted campaigns of misinformation. US attempts to provoke conflict in the Latin American country have marked similiarities Alfred de […]
We’ve seen the west’s approach to Venezuela before – in Syria, Egypt, Afghanistan, need I go on?
Instead of pleading with those who will not support him, the self-proclaimed interim president of Venezuela might want to take a closer look at who his foreign friends are Robert […]
‘Muslim women are stuck between Islamophobes and Islamic fundamentalists’
Source: Open Democracy By Nandini Archer 7 From France to Malaysia, Muslim women’s rights activists are challenging those who ask them to ‘choose between being a Muslim and a feminist’. […]
Jordan Ranked 58th globally on Corruption Perception Index for 2018
Jordan Published: 2019-01-29 The Jordanian chapter of Transparency International, Rasheed for Integrity and Transparency has announced the launch of the Corruption Perceptions Index for the year 2018. Since its inception […]
Quebec status of women minister calls Muslim head scarf symbol of oppression
Source: The Chronicle Herald Quebec’s new minister responsible for the status of women faced criticism Wednesday after saying she considers the hijab to be a symbol of oppression. Speaking to […]
Baghdad rejects being dragged by Trump into new conflict with Iran
Feb 06,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – MICHAEL JANSEN US President Donald Trump’s declaration that he will keep US troops in Iraq at the large Ain Al Asad airbase in Anbar […]
People Who Attend Worship Services Regularly Are Happier Than Others, Study Suggests
Source: Huffington Post By Carol Kuruvilla A new Pew Research Center study investigates the connection between religion and well-being. People who are active members of a religious community are more […]
Ted Radio Hour: Gender, Power, and Fairness
The Me Too movement has changed the way we think and talk about gender discrimination. This hour, TED speakers explore how the conversation has moved beyond a hashtag, and where […]
Escape from Syria: the boys stranded after Isis fall
The young children of an Islamic State fighter were abandoned in Syria after his death. But with the help of human rights lawyer Clive Stafford-Smith and reporter Joshua Surtees, […]
Pope hopes his Arabian trip will help Islam-Christian relations
This content was published on February 6, 2019 Pope Francis leads the weekly general audience at Paul VI hall at the Vatican February 6, 2019. REUTERS/Max Rossi (reuters_tickers) By Philip […]
From ‘madman’ to ‘fantastic chemistry’: How Trump-Kim relationship developed over time
FRENCH PRESS AGENCY – AFP SEOUL US envoy arrives in North Korea as Trump announces second summit with Kim U.S. President Donald Trump’s much-trailed announcement of a meeting with North […]
Saint Francis Of Assisi And Islam
Our Favorite Christian Prayer:http://t.co/4u1oCf5I8i pic.twitter.com/f8UnMW93KX — The Muslim Times (@The_MuslimTimes) January 3, 2015 Source: Huffington Post By Doctor David Liepert, who is a convert to Islam and is an anesthesiologist […]
The Concept of Justice in Islam by Sir Zafrulla Khan
Author: Sir Zafrulla Khan The Quran has at various places reiterated this principle. And the recompense of an injury is a penalty the like thereof; but whoso forgives and his […]
Franklin Graham Comes Up With A Brazen New Way To Excuse 8,000+ Trump Lies
Source: Huffington Post By Ed Mazza The evangelical leader refuses to even admit that the president has lied. President Donald Trump has made more than 8,000 “false or misleading claims” […]
US asks nations to repatriate militants as they leave Syria
By AFP – Feb 04,2019 – JORDAN TIMES Civilians fleeing fighting between Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Daesh terrorists in the frontline Syrian village of Baghuz, await to be screened […]