UK: MPs in Morden hear nuclear war warning
The threat of nuclear war was discussed among a band of political heavyweights who visited Morden on Saturday. No less than eight MPs – two of them cabinet ministers – […]
Straining NATO on short Syrian leash
Credit: Asia Times As violence in Syria outstrips the scale of carnage seen a year ago in Libya, still there is no appetite for a strong United Nations resolution. Minds are occupied by the threat that any formula produced in New York might open the door to a North Atlantic […]
Making sense of the language confusion
by Julia Slater, swissinfo.ch It’s astonishing that the Swiss can understand each other. Not only do they have four languages, but well over half of them speak one way and write another. Switzerland is at the intersection of three major European cultures – German, French and Italian – and the […]
‘Protestant Mahometans’: Islam and the coming of tolerance to Britain
Of course, the issue of tolerance did not pass by Britain unnoticed. Although the Anglican church had separated itself from the Pope, it did not adopt a policy of tolerance […]
Israel’s secret base
Source: TAGESANZEIGER, ZURICH,Switzerland (google translate, please excuse the grammar). The long approach is a major obstacle to an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities dar. The government in Jerusalem has […]
Far-right groups rally in Denmark to unite ‘anti-Islamic alliance’
Globalpost.com: LONDON, UK – Far-right groups from across Europe are holding a rally in Denmark in a bid to set up “an anti-Islamic alliance” across the continent. A police spokesman told […]
Child beggars “should be seen as victims”
by Thomas Stephens, swissinfo.ch Roma children who beg and steal in Switzerland are not offenders but rather victims of human trafficking who need better protection, says a report. Putting these […]
Labour ‘disappointed’ as Galloway hails Bradford West win
George Galloway has said his surprise victory in the Bradford West by-election showed the “alienation” of voters from the main political parties. The Respect Party politician said his win also […]
The Dutch-Ottoman alliance against Spain
Dutch ship flying Ottoman flags. Impression by Arie Zuidhoek. By Abdul Haq Compier Source: Alislam-eGazette January 2010 Prince William of Orange ruled the Netherlands in name of the Spanish king Philip II, but experienced moral difficulty in the execution of the persecution laws. Orange appealed many a time to Philip […]
The Ottoman Empire and the emergence of tolerance in the Dutch Republic
Silver crescents worn by the Dutch from 1566 to 1574, reading ‘Rather Turk than Pope’ (Rijksmuseum Amsterdam). We move now to the Netherlands, where the Protestant movement endured persecution under the successor to Charles V, king Philip II of Spain. Prince William of Orange ruled the Netherlands in name of the […]
Europe Agrees to $1 Trillion Bailout Fund for Euro
COPENHAGEN — European finance ministers agreed Friday to create a permanent bailout fund for the euro zone with temporary lending capacity of €800 billion, the latest signal sent by Europe to show its determination to overcome a two-year-old crisis of confidence. The decision gives Europe a so-called firewall against future […]
Welcome to London Olympics! Don’t marry, don’t study and leave asap’
Russian TV: Athletes, coaches and officials vising the summer Olympics in London will be not allowed to marry while they are in Britain. The UK Home Office fears some will […]
Picture of the Day
Six-legged calf “Lilli” stands on the pasture of its owner Andreas Knutti, in Weissenburg, Switzerland, Thursday, March 29, 2012. The calf was born seven weeks ago with two additional legs […]
UK:David Cameron accused of presiding over ‘shambles’ on fuel as panic buying gets worse
David Cameron has been accused of presiding over a “shambles” as petrol stations throughout the country ran out of fuel after government attempts to allay panic buying backfired. Ministers had […]
Poverty drives central Europe’s great exodus
By Ioana Patran and Sam Cage: (Reuters) – Maria Ene’s traditional white house on a muddy, unnamed Romanian street doesn’t have running water, but it does have two satellite dishes sprouting […]
Swiss want to “democratise” UN Security Council
by Rita Emch in New York, swissinfo.ch Switzerland and four other states have submitted a draft resolution with proposals for improving the working methods of the United Nations’ most powerful organ. The aim of the reforms submitted to the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday by the “Small […]
Symmetry of slaughter
By GWYNNE DYER ARABNEWS After Mohamed Merah died in a hail of French police bullets last week, people who had known him talked about “a polite and courteous boy” who liked “cars, bikes, sports and girls.” His friends had trouble believing that he had murdered seven people, including three children, […]
Video of Foundation Stone Ceremony of Baitul Muqeet Mosque in Walsall, UK
Foundation Stone Ceremony of Baitul Muqeet Mosque in Walsall, West Midlands on 18th March 2012 by the International Leader of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad:
Spain strike causes flight cancellations
Hundreds of flights to and from Spain have been cancelled ahead of tomorrow’s general strike. Up to 80 per cent of international flights in and out of the country could […]
UK: Doctor claims he was dismissed for emailing prayer to colleagues
A Christian doctor who claims he was sacked for emailing a prayer to colleagues in a bid to raise their spirits is suing a hospital for unfair dismissal. Dr David […]