Styleislam: Fun, creative and unifying
By LISA KAAKI, LISAKAAKI@ARABNEWS.COM Published: Dec 27, 2011 23:32 Updated: Dec 28, 2011 01:21 Styleislam.com has become in a record time, one of the most successful online retail stores and […]
UK: Cost of weddings and funerals to rise dramatically
Fees for weddings and the cost of a funeral service are to rise dramatically under plans backed by the Church of England Church officials voted in favour of increasing wedding […]
‘Less equal civilizations’: French Minister stirs xenophobic controversy
Russian TV: France is outraged with new cultural standards hammered out by French Interior Minister Claude Gueant, who insists that all civilizations “are not of equal value” – and that […]
French politicians to seize constitutional court over Armenian genocide bill
By RFI A number of politicians on Tuesday formally requested France’s Constitutional Council to examine the planned law which would punish anyone who denies that the 1915 massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turks was genocide. Two separate groups, including Senators and members of the French lower house of parliament, say they […]
OSCE calls for Muslim umbrella organisation
Experts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) have recommended the establishment of an umbrella organisation for all Swiss Muslims. In their report, seen by the Swiss […]
UK: Muslim group hits out at Qur’an exhibition organisers
Dewsbury Reporter A ROW has broken out over an exhibition about the Muslim holy book, the Qur’an. A Muslim group has accused the exhibition’s organisers of ‘hijacking the Muslim identity’. […]
Roots of violent radicalisation – British House of Commons Home Affairs Committee
Nineteenth Report of Session 2010– 12, Volume II Additional written evidence Ordered by the House of Commons to be published 31 January 2012. The Committee is seeking evidence and informed comment on the roots of violent radicalisation. Part of that remit, as expressly stated, is to determine the major […]
Some in France are opening Old Wounds: Creating unnecessary clash of civilizations!
(CNN) — Europe and the Muslim world seem to be on a collision course that could have major political, economic and ideological ramifications. January 23, 2012, may well come to […]
Norway’s terrorist demands a medal during court hearing!
Source: Time (OSLO, Norway) — The right-wing extremist who has admitted killing 77 people in the worst peacetime massacre that Norway has ever seen told a court Monday that he […]
Denial no option in Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandals: Vatican official
Courtesy Reuters: The Roman Catholic Church has sometimes been in denial over the sexual abuse of children by clergy but must now move forward to face up to the scandal, the Vatican’s top official for the issue said on Friday. In an interview with Reuters Television, Monsignor Charles Scicluna said he […]
Rash of house fires in freezing weather
At least three people have died in house fires over the weekend, and 50 animals were killed in a fire at a farm on Sunday. Several other non-fatal fires have been reported in different parts of the country, some of them resulting in serious damage to buildings. Although in every […]
Eurogroup’s Juncker Warns of Possible Greek Default
Courtesy: CNBC: The possibility of a sovereign default by Greece cannot be ruled out, Jean-Claude Juncker, head of the Eurogroup of finance ministers from the single currency zone, said in a German magazine on Saturday. In an advance copy of comments to news weekly Der Spiegel, Juncker was quoted as saying […]
Snow and ice hits Britain as Europe freezes over
Heavy snow and ice has raised fears of transport chaos on Sunday, with hundreds of flights cancelled and disruption expected on the roads. At Heathrow 350 flights – a third of today’s total – were called off on Saturday even before the forecast snow began, while Gatwick also warned it […]
Anonymous calls for anti-ACTA rallies, Poland suspends bill
Russian TV: A wolf in sheep’s clothing – that’s how ACTA opponents have described the international copyright treaty. Thousands are to protest in Sweden on Saturday while in Poland the legislation has been suspended after attacks on government websites. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday that a wider […]
Identity vs. integration: Radical Islamist group ‘freaks out’ Belgian community
Russian TV: The Islamic fundamentalist group Shariah4Belgium has been criticized for its aggressive stance and lack of inter-religious tolerance. Belgian Muslims say they feel threatened by the group’s ideology, which they fear scares people away from Islam. Shariah4Belgium came under the spotlight after it opened the country’s first Sharia court, […]
UNAOC Welcomes World Interfaith Harmony Week
The UN Alliance of Civilizations High Representative, President Jorge Sampaio, has welcomed the establishment of the World Interfaith Harmony Week from 1 to 7 February, 2012. On October 20, 2011, […]
Sharia law used as tool for abuse against women in UK
Despite the growing demand for Sharia law in Britain, there is also increasing opposition by some groups who argue that the practice discriminates against women. The Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO) is campaigning to bring an end to the practice. ”We have spoken to many women and all […]
Switzerland: Call for quicker turnaround of asylum seekers
Asylum seeker requests could be reduced if Switzerland handled applications more quickly, the Swiss Refugee Council says. The rapid treatment of cases that don’t meet requirements could deter other refugees […]
At least 80 killed as Europe cold snap sees temperatures plunge
At least 80 people have died from a severe cold snap in central Europe saw temperatures drop as low as -22F (-30C). A child runs past a wave protection […]
Pakistan rejects Nato report that it supports Taliban
Pakistan has rejected accusations laid out in a leaked Nato report that it was secretly supporting Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan. The Taliban also issued a denial that it is planning […]