‘Several’ killed in Switzerland shooting
Several people have been killed or wounded during a shooting at a factory in Lucerne, Switzerland, police have said. The Telegraph UK A hotline was set up for families and […]
Egypt balloon crash: criminal activity ruled out by early investigation
An initial investigation into the hot air balloon crash that killed up to 19 tourists in Egypt, including three Britons, has ruled out any criminal activity as a cause of […]
UK: Drinkers ‘consuming almost double official estimates’
Drinkers are consuming almost twice as much alcohol as official studies estimate, according to research which shows women are just as likely to ‘binge drink’ as men. The Telegraph UK […]
Debate on Shia Genocide in British House of Commons
LUBP: Lord Eric started the session with a brief talk on Hazara and Shia Genocide which is now available at Liberal Democract blog LibDemVoice. He recognized that the Shia community in Pakistan (including but […]
Ten years on, Blair admits Iraq is not as he hoped
AFP | Feb 27, 2013 | JORDAN TIMES LONDON — Former British prime minister Tony Blair admitted on Tuesday that the situation in Iraq is “not nearly” what he hoped […]
In a first, local Swedish authority allows Islamic call to prayer
A municipality in the Swedish capital of Stockholm has allowed the recitation of adhan, the call to prayer, through minaret speakers, in an unprecedented move. (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) – […]
Media’s Darkest Days Remembered!
It’s one of those weeks when many in our global tribe will take a moment to reflect on our business. Journalism should not be about the journalists’ own stories, but […]
Fragments of ancient continent found buried under the Indian Ocean
By Rebecca MorelleScience reporter, BBC World Service Fragments of an ancient continent are buried beneath the floor of the Indian Ocean, a study suggests. Researchers have found evidence for a […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to Host Talks on Muhammed (saw) on 7th March 2013
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Chantilly invites the public to attend a conference on Muhammed in early March. The talks will begin at 7 p.m. March 7 and continue til 9 p.m. […]
Muslims shocked by pork in Swiss kebabs
A Swiss laboratory discovered traces of pork in seven out of twenty tests carried out on kebabs sold in several of the country’s cities, say shocked local Muslim authorities “Sample […]
Vatican reveals Pope Benedict’s new title
Source: CNN Pope Benedict XVI waves in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican in December 2012. Benedict, 85, announced on Monday, February 11, that he will resign at the end of February “because of advanced age.” The last pope to resign was Gregory XII in 1415. Rome (CNN) — With […]
Hazara and Shia Genocide in British House of Commons
Source: LUBP A session was held in British House of Commons on 25th February 2012 where Hazara and Shia Genocide was discussed with Lord Eric Avebury. The session was called by Parliamentary Committee of Human Rights which is chaired by Lord Eric Averbury himself. The session lasted for nearly 2 […]
British cardinal’s resignation underscores challenge to Catholic Church’s moral authority
Washington Post: By Anthony Faiola, LONDON — When Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled his plan to legalize same-sex marriage last year, Britain’s highest Roman Catholic cleric took to the national pulpit. […]
Pope forces out Cardinal Keith O’Brien
Source: theguardian, by Severin Carrell and Sam Jones. The pope has forced the abrupt resignation of Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic as the church made a frantic attempt to minimise the impact of allegations of “inappropriate acts” committed by Cardinal Keith O’Brien against fellow priests. The cardinal revealed in his statement […]
Britain’s Economic Malaise Brought Ratings Downgrade
LONDON — At the root of Moody’s decision to downgrade Britain’s credit rating is a crucial economic reality: Britain has begun to trail its peers in Europe — even bailed-out euro zone economies — when it comes to bringing down its budget deficit and making it attractive for foreigners to […]
Hatred is a Poison!
Source: The Malta Independent: Monday, February 25, 2013, by Laiq Ahmed Atif. As the love is a powerful weapon of unity and friendship, hatred is of disarray and animosity. Love […]
Cardinal Keith O’Brien who supported marriage for Priests Resigns as Archbishop
Headline modified by the Muslim Times Source: BBC Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic cleric, Cardinal Keith O’Brien, is stepping down as leader of the Scottish Catholic Church. It follows allegations […]
How do you become fluent in 11 languages?
Source: BBC Twenty-year-old Alex Rawlings has won a national competition to find the UK’s most multi-lingual student. The Oxford University undergraduate can currently speak 11 languages – English, Greek, German, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, Afrikaans, French, Hebrew, Catalan and Italian. More:
Bersani leads Berlusconi in polls as Italy votes for new parliament
Source:CNN (CNN) — Italy’s parliamentary elections kick off Sunday, with polls suggesting the center-left — led by Pier Luigi Bersani — is on track to defeat controversial three-time prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. But Berlusconi’s rise in the polls in recent weeks, combined with widespread public disillusionment, means that nothing about […]
Should a disgraced archbishop help select the next Pope?
Source: The Economist: THE details will be wearily familiar to any observer of the abuse scandals that have rocked the Catholic church in recent decades. Priests accused of horrific crimes are treated by their superiors as victims, while the children who suffered at their hands are seen as administrative headaches […]