By Major (Retd) Zubair Khalil Khan Arrest of serving Army Brig. Ali Khan along with one Colonel and four Majors very explicitly certifies how deeply the Jehadis have penetrated the ranks and files of Pakistan Armed forces. Brig. Ali Khan currently posted at GHQ was heading the Army Rules […]
Indonesia’s image as a poster child for pluralism has been tarnished – the actions of Islamic radicals are increasingly controlling the agenda. In the opinion of some observers, the moderate majority must display a greater sense of unity and overcome the authoritarian heritage of the country. By Anett Keller A […]
Dutch lawmakers Tuesday approved an animal-rights measure that would ban Jewish and Muslim methods of ritual slaughter, the Parliament press office said. It must now go to the Senate for a vote, which will likely happen in September, press officer Leon Van Schie told CNN. The Dutch Party for the […]
Diplomatic immunity was originally meant to protect embassy personnel from arbitrary harrassment. But a new case in Berlin, involving the alleged abuse of a Indonesian servant, makes it clear that human rights sometimes get lost in the shuffle. The case could go to Germany’s highest court. Where else could […]
21.06.2011, Dietzenbach ahmadiyya.de The Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, opend a Mosque in Dietzenbach, the Bait-ul-Baqi-Mosque, on 21th June 2011. More then 450 guests attended this ceremony. The city Mayor Jürgen Rogg, Ex-Mayor Jürgen Heyer and Ute Zapf (Member of the German Parlament) and judge Horst Schäfer attended the ceremony and held a […]
US President Barack Obama’s new plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan has reopened the debate in Germany over when its soldiers should return from the unpopular mission. Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle wants to start bringing troops home at the end of 2011, but military experts are skeptical. More here…
Drivers who crash their own cars when drunk cannot expect their insurers to pay up, the German Federal Court has ruled – but a loophole still remains which means that a driver who is drunk out of their minds could rightfully make a claim. More Here…
Two people were killed, several people injured and thousands more had their electricity cut after a storm front causing hundreds of thousands of euros of damage battered Germany on Wednesday night. Read More…
A strain of E. coli bacteria which killed dozens of people in Germany is a genetic mix whose ability to stick to intestinal walls may have made it so lethal, a study in The Lancet said on Wednesday. More Here…
The Bundeswehr is in danger of failing its mission in Afghanistan because German soldiers cannot use their weapons, drive their armoured vehicles or take care of their wounded properly, according to classified internal documents. Read More…
The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a simple suspension bridge crossing the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The current bridge is 136 metres (446 ft) long and 70 metres (230 ft) above the river. It is part of a private facility, with a charge for admission, and draws over 800,000 visitors a year. […]
Given that Germany is shouldering risk to the tune of hundreds of billions for a life-threatening euro crisis, it may seem absurd that Berlin is perceived abroad as ‘euro Nazis’ rather than as a benevolent leader. But should the common currency fail, Berlin will be to blame. Read More: […]
18.06.2011, Ginsheim – Germany ahmadiyya.de The Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, opend a Mosque in Dietzenbach, the Bait-ul-Baqi-Mosque, on 21th June 2011. More then 450 guests attended this ceremony. The city Mayor Richard von Neumann, Hessen Minister Uwe Hahn and some local personalities attended the ceremony and […]
19.06.2011, Seligenstadt ahmadiyya.de The Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, opened a Mosque in Selingenstadt, the Bait-ul-Hadi-Mosque, on 19th June 2011. Over 150 guests attended this ceremony. After a speach and opening ceremony from the world wide Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmas (atba) planted […]
German cities are among the greenest in Europe, according to a new survey ranking urban centres around the world depending upon their environmental footprint. Read More…
German Education and Research Minister Annette Schavan said on Tuesday the government would soon ease restrictions on foreign doctors, engineers and other professionals in a bid to plug a yawning gap in the labour market of Europe’s top economy. More Here…
German state interior ministers are warning of a rise in radical Salafist Islam that poses a risk of home-grown terrorism, with one politician calling for changes to residency laws so “hate preachers” can be more easily deported. More Here…
Syrian President Bashar Assad, following in the footsteps of other beleaguered Arab autocrats, promised reforms and threatened protesters in a televized speech. But German commentators join the growing number of observers who feel Assad’s regime may be running out of time. Read More…
While the fighting continues in western Libya, diplomats from around the world are setting up shop in the rebel capital Benghazi. Their mission is to help force Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi to his knees. More Here….
Austrian authorities have detained an alleged Islamist extremist from Berlin as he was traveling back from Afghanistan, where he had undergone terror training. The 26-year-old had boasted about attacking “infidels,” but it is unclear whether he was embarking on a terror plot or simply heading home after becoming disillusioned with […]