Jewish and Muslim, Bonding Over Dieting
BROOKLINE, Mass. — Your mother-in-law fixes you a plate of food. Does she determine what you eat, and how much? By DINA KRAFT The New York Times So went the […]
America faces a changed Middle East
By Rami G. Khouri The Daily Star STORY SUMMARY Much of the discussion in the U.S. about President Barack Obama’s trip to the Middle East next week centers around whether he will initiate any new diplomatic moves on Arab-Israeli peacemaking, and what he might say about Iran and the continuing […]
Ten years after the invasion, did we win the Iraq war?
By Andrew J. Bacevich,March 08, 2013 Andrew J. Bacevich is a professor of history and international relations at Boston University and a retired Army officer. An updated edition of his book “The New American Militarism: How Americans Are Seduced by War” will be published this month. Judgments rendered by history […]
CIA may target Syrian extremists with drones
AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE Saturday 16 March 2013 LOS ANGELES: The US Central Intelligence Agency is collecting information on radicals in Syria for possible lethal drone strikes against them at a later stage, The Los Angeles Times reported late Friday. Citing unnamed current and former US officials, the newspaper said President […]
Obama due in Jordan Friday
JORDAN TIMES: AMMAN — US President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Jordan on March 22 as part of his Middle East trip that also includes the West Bank and […]
Racist Tweets about TSN hosts reveal Canada’s nasty side
Gurdeep Ahluwalia and Nabil Karim appear on TSN’s Sportscentre. (file photo) (TSN) Racist Tweets about TSN hosts reveal Canada’s nasty side BRUCE DOWBIGGIN, Special to The Globe and Mail Published Friday, Mar. 15 2013, 8:27 PM EDT Karim on its SportsCentre anchor desk last month, the decision brought forth racist […]
Scientists predict thousands will die from earthquake expected anytime on US West Coast
Source: RT Researchers say a massive earthquake and tsunami could soon strike the Northwest US coast, killing more than 10,000 people, flooding entire towns, and causing economic damages totaling $32 billion. An alarming report published by the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission warns about the dire effects of the […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community defends the honor of Prophet Muhammad
Source/Credit: Examiner.com: posted By Shahina Bashir: Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) has been and is the most misunderstood religious figure in history. Although there is a plethora of information about his […]
In Capitol Hill ” just lock them in a room like Vaticans.”
Source: Washington Post: For details click HERE
Argentina a complex crucible for Pope
Source: CNN (CNN) — Does it matter that the new pope comes from Argentina? It matters greatly, because Argentina shaped the life and the views of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis. Through Francis, Argentina will help shape the church. More than any country in Latin American, Argentina is […]
Iraq war bill: $ 2 trillion and rising
NEW YORK: ARAB NEWS Friday 15 March 2013 The US war in Iraq has cost $ 1.7 trillion with an additional $ 490 billion in benefits owed to war veterans, expenses that could grow to more than $ 6 trillion over the next four decades counting interest, a study released […]
“I love Muhammad” day celebrated in Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut, USA March 13, 2013 “I love Muhammad” day was celebrated in University of Connecticut located in Storrs in the Student union hall. After recitation by Mr Ahmad Kusi, two young children recited an Arabic qaseeda in honor of Prophet Muhammad. Members of the audience saw a segment of […]
Central banks souring on the dollar
The World Gold Council had some words of advice for central banks around the world: It may be time to diversify away from the U.S. dollar. While the dollar remains the world’s main reserve currency, the WGC said in a research report that its “optimal” strategy would involve, what else, […]
Dr. Tahir Khan of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community receives “President’s Call to Service Award” from President Barack Obama
Source: PODIATRIC RESIDENTS IN THE NEWS Dr. Tahir Khan, a second year resident at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center has received the “President’s Call to Service Award” from President Barack Obama. This […]
How the new $60 million of Syria aid is being spent (mostly on US contractors – as usual).
Posted By Josh Rogin Wednesday, March 13, 2013 SOURCE: FP FOREIGN POLICY Secretary of State John Kerry announced $60 million in new U.S. aid for the Syrian opposition late last month, but the State Department has refused to detail how that money will be spent. The Cable has obtained the […]
USA: Military Sexual Assault Victims Testify Before Congress
One man and three women who were sexually assaulted and harassed in the military shared their personal experiences with a Senate subcommittee Wednesday morning–the first hearing on sexual assault in the military in 10 years. Former Army Sgt. Rebekah Havrilla, who was raped by a fellow service member while serving […]
Elections 2013 a turning point for Pakistan: US intelligence
WASHINGTON: US intelligence agencies informed the Congress that the upcoming general elections will be a turning point for Pakistan and must be held by May 2013, reported The News International. Director US National Intelligence James R Clapper sent a report to the Congress and noted that “Islamabad is intently focused on […]
HINDU AMERICAN FOUNDATION WELCOME APPOINTMENT OF NEW POPE
Hindu Americans Welcome New Pope: Hope for Better Dialogue Boston, MA (March 13, 2013) – The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) welcomed the appointment of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to the papacy, following the sudden and unprecedented resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Foundation leaders expressed hope that the Catholic Church, under […]
Reaction from Israel: New Pope Said to Have Good Relations With Argentine Jews
Arutz Sheva: The Roman College of Cardinals on Monday evening elected Jorge Bergoglio, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, as its new Pope. Bergoglio, who has taken the name Francis I […]
Pope Francis I from Wikipedia
I chose to freeze the page on the day of his election for the benefit of posterity. From Wikipedia Francis (Latin: Franciscus, Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on 17 December 1936) is the 265th[1] and current pope of the Catholic Church, elected on 13 March 2013. In that role he is both the leader of the Church andSovereign of the Vatican City State. […]