It has been confirmed that government talks on billions of euros’ worth of extra cutbacks have broken down. More spending cuts are needed to reduce the 2013 budget deficit to within the European Union limit – three percent of GDP. Recriminations Prime Minister Mark Rutte accuses Mr Wilders of lacking […]
China fully recognizes the status and role of Germany within the European Union (EU) and is willing to work with the country to promote China-EU ties, visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday. Read More…
Russian TV: Tens of thousands of Orthodox Christians have joined a service outside Moscow’s main church, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, in defense of their faith, sacred objects and […]
Mother Mary praying to God It is not recent news. Italian Minister of Interior affairs has rejected signing on the law to forbid Hijab in his country. Giuliano Amato said […]
Source: Times of Malta “On my flight to Malta from Germany, I prayed a lot – because Malta was a completely new country for me, I prayed that God gives me courage and wisdom to get to know the Maltese people,” says Laiq Ahmed Atif, 30, from Pakistan. “As soon […]
“After polygamy was made a sin” by John Cairncross Published 1974 by Routledge and Kegan Paul, London. ISBN 0 7100 7730 Introduction This book, subtitled “The Social History of Christian Polygamy”, was written by a former British civil-servant and journalist who discovered an anti-polygamy book in a Paris bookstore in […]
Petra | Apr 21,2012 | JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The Swiss government envoy in charge of humanitarian assistance to Syrians in Jordan, Manuel Basler, is scheduled to arrive in Amman today to become acquainted with the conditions of Syrian refugees in the Kingdom. During his two-day visit, Basler will meet […]
The Washington Times HOUSTON, April 20, 2012 — In his new book, Islam Without Extremes—A Muslim Case for Liberty, Turkish columnist Mustafa Akyol attempts to lay the philosophical foundation for liberal democracy in […]
Turkish President Abdullah Gül marked the end of a three-day state visit to the Netherlands in a ceremony in the southern city of Maastricht attended by Queen Beatrix. After the Dutch and Turkish national anthems were played in a square in the centre of the city, President Gül inspected a military guard […]
In 2011, more Dutch citizens travelled to conflict regions to take part in Islamist insurgencies than in previous years. AIVD writes that Dutch jihadists were also increasingly successful in linking up with senior members of international Islamist networks. Read more: RNW
By Morton and Eden on April 3, 2012 10:51 AM 1,400-year-old dinar is believed to be first made with gold from ‘Mine of Commander of the Faithful’ A unique and […]
Russian TV: A top Russian Orthodox cleric has said that the Church supports a strong Russian state, but only if it exists in unity with the people and with all […]
Queen Beatrix has praised Turkey’s “great past” and the important role Turkey has played in the region and in the world. “Your country is a stable factor in a turbulent region in which existing powers and relations are constantly being challenged,” the queen told President Abdullah Gül. “To many your […]
The anti-Islam Freedom Party (PVV) in the southern province of Limburg has slammed its own provincial representatives Antoine Janssen and Theo Krebber because they have agreed to attend a lunch with Turkish President Abdullah Gül, who is currently on a visit to the Netherlands. The two provincial councillors will be […]
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands will be paying a state visit to Turkey from 13 to 15 June, a spokesperson has announced. The trip is part of celebrations marking 400 years of diplomatic ties between the Netherlands and Turkey. The Queen will visit Ankara and Istanbul, and attend a performance […]
by Thomas Stephens, swissinfo.ch Most Swiss newspapers have shown understanding for the government’s decision to re-introduce quotas for immigration from eight eastern European countries. At the same time, editorialists queried […]
Source: swissinfo.ch Following controversy over the degree and content of sexual education in primary schools, a cross-party committee has launched a people’s initiative on the issue. The campaign, under the […]
Lankaweb (Given below is the gist of the speech delivered by Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad Ayaz, O.B.E. at: Peace Symposium organized by Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Malta recently.) Dr. Ifthikhar Ahmad Ayaz, OBE 1.(Officer of the Excellent Order of the British Empire) 2. Consul General of Tuvalu Island in the United Kingdom 3. […]
Russian TV: Norway killer has defended his massacre of 77 people, insisting he would do it again. He called his bomb-and-shooting rampage the most “spectacular” attack by a nationalist militant […]
Dutch politician Geert Wilders wants the Netherlands to cancel plans to celebrate 400 years of relations with Turkey. He says Turkish president Abdullah Gül is not welcome here on a state visit this week. But Mr Wilders’ arguments are an insult to adult intelligence, says Radio Netherlands senior editor Robert Chesal. […]