Manchester attack: 22 dead and 59 hurt in suicide bombing
Epigraph: Whosoever killed a person — unless it be for killing a person or for creating disorder in the land — it shall be as if he or she is […]
Protest over “no-go zone for women” in Paris immigrant district
Evie Burrows-Taylor evie.burrows-taylor@thelocal.com 19 May 2017 women Share this article Photo by The Local Women took to the streets of one of the poorest areas of Paris on Friday to protest at what they say has become an all-male “no-go zone”, where any female daring to venture out alone is […]
FRENCH, ENGLISH OR BOTH? Zurich voters support current foreign language approach
By swissinfo.ch MAY 21, 2017 – 15:21 English first? That’s what some Swiss cantons want in primary schools (Keystone) Two foreign languages will continue to be taught in canton Zurich primary schools. On Sunday, around 60% of voters in the canton rejected the initiative “more quality – one foreign language […]
German prosecutors charge two nationalists with planning attacks on refugees
Reuters International MAY 18, 2017 – BERLIN (Reuters) – Two German nationalists plotted a nail bomb and petrol bomb attack on Muslims and asylum seekers, German prosecutors said on Thursday when they charged the men with terrorism and being part of an organised cell. The pair, Daniel A., 41, and […]
2,100 Migrants Have Been Rescued in the Mediterranean Sea
Source: Time (ROME) — Some 2,100 migrants have been rescued at sea to be brought to safety in Italy, the Italian coast guard said Saturday. Among those rescued Friday and […]
BELT TIGHTENING: Switzerland to end development aid to Pakistan
MAY 19, 2017 – Swiss assistance focused on livelihood generation schemes like helping women produce handicrafts (Swiss Cooperation Pakistan) Budget cuts have forced the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) to withdraw aid to Pakistan. On Friday, SDC announced that it was ending development cooperation in two northern […]
BAD TIMING: Swiss nationality request rejected for not repaying welfare
MAY 19, 2017 – Tougher naturalisation requirements at the federal level from 2018 onwards will make it more difficult to pocket a Swiss passport(Keystone) The Swiss Federal Supreme Court […]
Swedish Prosecutor Drops Rape Investigation Against WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
Source: Time (STOCKHOLM) — Sweden’s top prosecutor said Friday she is dropping an investigation into a rape claim against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after almost seven years. The Swedish Prosecution […]
Sweden drops Assange investigation, UK police says he still faces arrest
Reuters International MAY 19, 2017 – 14:37 FILE PHOTO: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes a speech from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy, in central London, Britain February 5, 2016. […]
Brexit or breakup?
Carl Bildt | Published — Friday 19 May 2017 Even after abandoning its empire, the UK hesitated for decades to join Europe. But it eventually did, and in the past half-century it became a proponent of EU enlargement, and a champion of key EU policies such as the single market. […]
UK: Historic Reception held to mark 25th Anniversary of Muslim Television Ahmadiyya [MTA] International
Source: https://www.khalifaofislam.com/press-releases/mta-dinner-2017/ Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community says MTA a fulfilment of the revelation that ‘I shall cause thy message to reach the corners of the earth’ On 15 May 2017, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community held a special reception to mark the 25th Anniversary of its 24-hour, global and multi-lingual television […]
Would you drive a car made from plants?
Source: BBC Students in the Netherlands have come up with this novel design. Original Story
Orthodox Christians in Central and Eastern Europe favor strong role for Russia in geopolitics, religion
Source: Pew Research Center BY JEFF DIAMANT Roughly a quarter century after the end of the Soviet era, Russia retains substantial influence throughout many parts of Central and Eastern Europe. […]
Ahmadiyya/Humanity First completes another Humanitarian Project in Croatia
By Zubair Khan Thursday 18.05.2017 was an important day for Ahmadiyya/Humanity First Croatia. Event was organized to hand over the heating system to an house in Samobor having handling capacity of about 385 women over a period of few years. Currently it houses women victims of societal violence. Humanity First […]
Historic Reception Held to Mark 25th Anniversary of MTA International in London
Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community says MTA a fulfilment of the revelation that ‘I shall cause they message to reach the corners of the earth’ On 15 May 2017, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community held a special reception to mark the 25th Anniversary of its 24-hour, global and multi-lingual television station, […]
Muslim World League, University of London host ‘Tolerance in Islam’ conference
Arab News | Published — Thursday 18 May 2017 LONDON: Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League (MWL), told participants at the League’s “Tolerance in Islam” conference […]
Germany may vote to move troops in Turkey as row with Ankara deepens
Reuters International MAY 17, 2017 – German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel addresses a news conference after meeting Africa Union chairperson Moussa Faki at the Africa Union Commission (AUC) headquarters in […]
UK: Ahmadiyya Muslim Association’s Charity Walk For Peace brings community together on National Children’s Day
Source: http://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/walk-for-peace-inspires-4-000-to-take-to-newham-s-streets-1-5021065 Walk For Peace inspires 4,000 to take to Newham’s streets Over 4,000 people took to Newham’s streets on Sunday to raise money for charity. Organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association, the Charity Walk For Peace brought the community together on National Children’s Day. The significance of the date inspired […]
Boris Johnson apologises after discussing alcohol in Sikh temple
Source: The Guardian By Rajeev Syal Boris Johnson has apologised after he caused a “livid” reaction in a worshipper in a Sikh temple by discussing his enthusiasm for a boost in […]
UK: Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association raised £450 for Earlsfield food bank
Source: http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/yournews/15288007.Ahmadiyya_Muslim_Women_s_Association_raised___450_for_Earlsfield_food_bank_/ £450 were raised for Earlsfield foodbank by Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s association Earlsfield. A Fundraising Lunch was organised by The Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association, Earlsfield. Ms Rima Williams of the Earlsfield foodbank attended this event at which she highlighted how the food bank works and gave more information about the […]