I am taking the train to Davos – here’s why
Global Agenda Environment and Natural Resource Security Davos 2020 I’m taking the train to Davos – here’s why It’s better for carbon emissions, sure. But also for comfort and […]
Ulema express concern: Qadianis case on UNHRC agenda
Our Correspondent October 13, 2019 THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Ulema from all schools of thought led by Maulana Muhammad Hanif Jalandhari Saturday called on Foreign Minister Shah […]
Tehran Times reports: Iraqis lay siege to den of espionage and terror
December 31, 2019 http://www.tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Dozens of protesters broke into the U.S. embassy compound in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Tuesday after smashing the main door and setting fire […]
Revealed: Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib targeted in far-right fake news operation
Israeli-based group uses Facebook to spread disinformation to more than a million followers around the world, singling out Muslim US congresswomen Inside the hate factory: how Facebook fuels far-right […]
The scene as protesters break into U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad
1 of 13 Full Screen Autoplay GO TO SOURCE FOR ALL PHOTOS … Diplomats were trapped inside as hundreds of angry supporters of an Iran-backed militia protested […]
All the cadets pictured giving a Nazi salute will be fired, West Virginia governor says
(CNN) All of the West Virginia correctional cadets seen apparently giving a Nazi salute will be fired, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced. The image, discovered in early December, shows […]
Thousands of Australian residents had to take refuge on a beach as wildfires raged
(CNN) Australians are facing a terrifying start to the new year, as bushfires rip through popular tourist spots on the country’s southeast coast, forcing thousands of people to take refuge […]
Baghdad Eyes ‘Review,’ Iran-Backed Militia Pledges Revenge After U.S. Air Strikes In Iraq, Syria
December 29, 2019 By RFE/RL An Iranian-backed militia has vowed revenge for U.S. military strikes in Iraq and Syria that killed 25 militants. The United States said on December […]
Middle East : Iraqi protesters attempt to storm US embassy in Baghdad
Attempted embassy storming took place after US airstrikes that killed 25 fighters from Iran-backed Shia group in Iraq. The attempted embassy storming took place after mourners held funerals for […]
Is humanity about to get stupider?
Source: BBC By David Robson Are our IQs set to increase forever, or are we on the cusp of decline? David Robson explores the past, present and future of intelligence. […]
Biography = Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifa – Part II
27th December 2019 – ALHAKAM.ORG Malik Saif-ur-Rahman Sahib, the author of the article given below, was a highly educated and established scholar of Islam, having studied and taught at […]
Iraq’s Sadr says willing to work with Iran-backed rivals to oust US troops
Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr said Monday he was willing to work with Iran-backed militia groups – his political rivals – to end the United States’ military presence in Iraq […]
U.N. experts urge Pakistan to clear scholar of blasphemy, lift death sentence
Dec 27, 2019 – swissinfo.ch GENEVA (Reuters) – United Nations human rights experts called on Pakistan’s high court on Friday to clear liberal academic Junaid Hafeez of blasphemy charges and […]
Top Iraq militia chief warns of tough response to U.S. air strikes
Dec 30, 2019 – SWISSINFO.CH BAGHDAD (Reuters) – A top Iraqi militia leader warned of a strong response against U.S. forces in Iraq following air strikes in Iraq and Syria […]
Switzerland: Government’s reticence over Julian Assange criticised
Nils Melzer Dec 29, 2019 – swissinfo.ch The UN special rapporteur against torture has criticised the Swiss government for failing to support the founder of Wikileaks. In an interview with […]
Australia: Fires reach Melbourne suburbs as one firefighter dies
Residents of three Melbourne suburbs were told it was too late to leave. A volunteer firefighter in the eastern state of New South Wales also died Monday amid the blazes. […]
Taliban: Afghanistan’s Taliban ruling council ready for ceasefire with US
The Guardian – End to hostilities is a key demand of Washington before any peace deal could be signed Associated Press Mon 30 Dec 2019 Afghan forces prepare for […]
A Century Ago, the Modern Middle East Was Born
Opinion A Century Ago, the Modern Middle East Was Born At the end of 1919, Woodrow Wilson still wanted the region to decide its future. Britain and France had […]
Successor To Khamenei Died Because He Trusted Islamic Medicine, Son Reveals
Source: Radio Farda The son of a prominent Ayatollah, once named as a possible successor to the Islamic Republic Supreme Leader, says his father died because he trusted Islamic medicine […]
Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker ends Mohammad cartoon contest within hours
Source: Montreal Gazette Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders said on Sunday he had ended a contest for cartoons caricaturing the Prophet Mohammad, only hours after announcing the contentious event. In […]