I am taking the train to Davos – here’s why
Global Agenda Environment and Natural Resource Security Davos 2020 I’m taking the train to Davos – here’s why It’s better for carbon emissions, sure. But also for comfort and […]
Australia: Fires reach Melbourne suburbs as one firefighter dies
Residents of three Melbourne suburbs were told it was too late to leave. A volunteer firefighter in the eastern state of New South Wales also died Monday amid the blazes. […]
Geert Wilders revives contest for cartoons that mock Muhammad and the Muslim Times response
Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker reveals his plans despite fears the move could spark attacks SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders has revived his plan to hold a contest for […]
Doğan Kuban: Secularizing history of Islamic architecture
PORTRAIT Doğan Kuban: Secularizing history of Islamic architecture HAKAN ARSLANBENZER ISTANBUL Published 28.12.2019 Turkish architectural historian Doğan Kuban was deemed worthy of the 2019 Presidential Culture and Arts Grand […]
Here’s how Boris Johnson can overhaul immigration post-Brexit, in seven easy steps
Voters expect Johnson to ‘get Brexit done’ and that means reforming the immigration system, says Thom Brooks. Here’s how he should What next for the centre? @thom_brooks A key part […]
My one holiday wish is for an end to the cult of Christmas
I like the twinkly lights and gaudy jumpers as much as the next person, but our midwinter festival has become an elitist institution Sirena Bergman @SirenaBergman I do wish Christmas […]
Israel will discredit the ICC ahead of historic probe
Dec 24,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – OSAMA AL SHARIF Five years after joining the International Criminal Court (ICC) and asking it to investigate Israeli war crimes, the Palestinian Authority (PA) […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Slovenia organised Arabic Language Course
Source: Talha Ahmad The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Slovenia successfully organised a free Arabic language course in the country’s capital, Ljubljana. Previously in 2015 and again in 2017 the community conducted a free Arabic language course for beginners in Slovenia’s 2nd largest city, Maribor. The course proved to be very […]
Humanity First Germany in cooperation with Ahmadiyya inaugurates completed projects in Kosovo
Source: Shkelqim Bytyqi Kosovo has some deficits in education and health system. By the mercy and blessings of Allah the Almighty and through the guidance of Khilafat Humanity First Germany has started supporting the education in Kosovo with some successful projects. In this manner we are witnessing in this country […]
Why so many young Swedes live alone
Source: BBC In Sweden it’s a different story. The most common age to leave home is between 18 and 19, compared to the EU average of 26, according to Eurostat figures. And a significant proportion of these young Swedes aren’t moving into cramped house shares or student dorms. They are […]
Pope and U.N. chief appeal for environment, religious tolerance
Dec 20, 2019 – http://www.swissinfo.ch VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday appealed for nuclear disarmament, environmental protection and religious tolerance. The pope […]
Trump Imposes Sanctions to Stop North Stream 2 – but it is too late
by Dave Keating, Contributor Donald Trump last night signed into law sanctions from the U.S. Congress against companies involved in constructing a new gas pipeline between Russia and Germany. But […]
Merkel’s Response to US Nord Stream 2 Sanctions Tantamount to ‘Declaration of War’ on Trump – Bild
11:50 20.12.20!( by Svetlana Ekimenko The US Senate passed a $738 billion defence bill for the 2020 fiscal year on 17 December that includes punitive sanctions against Nord Stream 2 […]
Europe must avoid self-fulfilling pessimism
Dec 19,2019 -JORDAN TIMES – ANA PALACIO MADRID — Over the last decade, the requisite year-end reflections and predictions have become increasingly bleak. This pessimism is understandable: Inequality has been […]
Religious discrimination bill: what will Australians be allowed to say and do if it passes?
The government’s explanatory memo outlines how the bill’s far-reaching effects will change public life dramatically – in medical services, schools, offices and hospitals The second draft religious discrimination bill will […]
Landmark forum seeks ‘better answers’ to refugee response
International Geneva Global Refugee Forum Landmark forum seeks ‘better answers’ to refugee response By Simon Bradley Dec 16, 2019 – 06:00 The first-ever “Global Refugee Forum” opens in Geneva on […]
Why are we letting the defence industry hijack the EU?
Source: The Guardian By Apostolis Fotiadis Away from public scrutiny, France is pushing Europe into prioritising increased arms spending over political alliances Wed 11 Dec 2019 For three years now, […]
Switzerland: Outright burka ban faces opposition in parliament
Dec 12, 2019 – 16:45 A campaign for a n outright burka ban in public collected enough signatures for a nationwide vote in 2017. Parliament is opting for a […]
Canberra’s Ahmadiyya community and their long journey to a mosque
Lucy Bladen There are two phrases on the door to the entrance of the temporary mosque for the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Fyshwick that stand out. In large block letters […]
Conservatives win Wakefield for first time in nearly 90 years
Friday 13 December 2019 Wakefield has its first Conservative MP since 1931, after a shock general election result saw Mary Creagh kicked out of the traditional Labour safe seat. […]