Britain’s disappeared: how refugees get stuck in indefinite detention
There are no mass graves in Britain, but there are other ways people can vanish. By Jonathan Wittenberg Fri 28 Jun 2019 I looked online and immediately found the […]
Joe Biden knew his time was up when he debated with Kamala Harris. He even said it himself
After tonight, we have to ask ourselves: does Biden really have that ‘electability factor’ his competition supposedly doesn’t? Michael Arceneaux New York The Independent Voices Joe Biden was presumably […]
The people of the Middle East should be reassured by one thing – their autocrats are no longer a global anomaly
Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, is absolutely right about Donald Trump. One wonders how he might describe Boris Johnson Robert Fisk @indyvo President Hassan Rouhani of Iran got it right on […]
Quebec religious symbols law ‘dangerous and un-Canadian,’ says Manitoba premier
Brian Pallister intends to raise the issue at western and northern premiers’ meeting Thursday Source: CBC By Dean Bennett Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he will be seeking a joint response to Quebec’s new religious symbols law when western and northern premiers meet on Thursday in Edmonton. “That is, […]
A Wall Worse than Trump’s : European Policies Create New Dangers on Mediterranean
European Policies Create New Dangers on Mediterranean In just a few years, the dreams of European immigration hardliners have become reality on the Mediterranean. Volunteer sea rescue operations have been […]
Prince Bandar’s World: The Man Behind the Scenes in Saudi Arabia
He has negotiated weapons deals and instigated armed conflicts: Former Saudi intelligence chief Prince Bandar bin Sultan is one of the most influential men behind the scenes in global politics. […]
12-foot bird lived alongside early human relatives, fossils reveal
Source: National Geographic By Jenny Howard Almost two million years ago, giant hyenas, saber-toothed cats, and camels roamed across the European continent, perhaps sometimes clashing with a few of our […]
Canada: A Special Interview of Amir Jama’at Canada
Interview by Mohammed Saiful Islam, Toronto telecasted on http://www.Thenrb.tv
Dalai Lama says Donald Trump has a ‘lack of moral principle’
Tibetan spiritual leader also reiterates that his female successor must be ‘attractive’ Kate Lyons @MsKateLyons Thu 27 Jun 2019 Donald Trump has a ‘lack of moral principle’, says Dalai Lama […]
Jared Kushner’s ‘deal of the century’ fails to materialise in Bahrain
Senior adviser to Trump found no interest in his proposals for ending Israel/Palestine conflict Martin Chulov Middle East correspondent Wed 26 Jun 2019 In the end, the ‘deal of […]
Will Young Evangelicals Come Back to Church?
Source: Religion And Politics By Myriam Renaud Beth Seversen rarely saw young adults at the evangelical church in Kansas where she served as an associate pastor until 12 years ago. But […]
Moroccan women press to legalize abortion amid pending bill
Source: Associated Press PARIS (AP) — It was a small demonstration on a big topic for some Moroccan women trying to make some abortions legal. Two dozen activists gathered in […]
Lebanese town bans Muslims from buying, renting property
Source: Associated Press By BASSEM MROUE BEIRUT (AP) — Mohammed Awwad and his fiancee, both Muslims, recently found an affordable apartment for rent online in a town in Lebanon, southeast […]
Pakistan plays down accusations of Christian persecution
Source: The Guardian By Daniel Boffey in Brussels Pakistan’s foreign minister has sought to dismiss accusations of Christian persecution, claiming there were “individual incidents” comparable to knife crime in the UK. Shah […]
India rejects U.S. report on attacks on minority Muslims
Source: Reuters NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India on Sunday rejected a U.S. State Department’s annual report on religious freedom that raised questions about the government’s inability to curb violent attacks […]
Appeal court overturns forced abortion ruling
Source: The Guardian Harriet Sherwood Religion correspondent A court ruling that a woman with learning disabilities must have an abortion against her wishes has been overturned on appeal. The decision came […]
Ethiopia mosque ban: ‘Our sacred city of Aksum must be protected’
Source: BBC News By Hana Zeratsyon For Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians, the ancient city of Aksum is a sacred place, home to the Biblical Queen of Sheba and Ark of the […]
Muslim women defy ban to swim in burkinis at French pool
Source: BBC News Muslim women in France are disobeying the rules at a local swimming pool by wearing burkinis. In a protest inspired by US civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, […]
The Supreme Court’s ‘Peace Cross’ case demonstrates the fine art of pretending religious symbols aren’t religious
Source: The Washington Post By Steven Waldman The Supreme Court Thursday ruled that a large cross erected as a memorial to the dead may continue to stand on public land in Maryland […]
Controversial telescope to be built on sacred Hawaiian peak
Source: Associated Press By CALEB JONES HONOLULU (AP) — After years of protests and legal battles, officials have announced that a massive telescope which will allow scientists to peer into […]