US opposes discontinuing support to Saudi-led coalition in Yemen
Reuters December 09, 2018 The US believes that the Yemen that emerges from civil war should not contain any Iranian-backed threat to Saudi Arabia and the UAE The US is […]
Black Forest sanctuary set up for Daesh-abused Yazidi women
By AFP – Dec 09,2018 -JORDAN TIMES DONAUESCHINGEN, Germany — After surviving torment and rape at the hands of her Daesh captors, Nadia Murad rebuilt her life at a trauma […]
‘Turkey’s top spy in US to meet senators, intelligence officials’
By Reuters – Dec 09,2018 – JORDAN TIMES WASHINGTON — Turkey’s head of intelligence has travelled to Washington to meet with US lawmakers and intelligence officials, sources said, in […]
Syrian refugees: Returning?
Dec 08,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Fares Braizat Jordan and the international community should embrace having to deal with over 50 per cent of Syrian refugees in Jordan who will […]
With France on the brink and Germany in limbo, Europe is in a dangerous place
The continent is richer, freer, and more open than ever before – and yet it is witnessing the return of political evils not seen since Europe ended its last civil […]
Prince Charles calls for coexistence in speech on persecuted Christians
Guardian: Prince Charles has made a strong plea for coexistence and understanding between people of different faiths, saying extremism and division are not inevitable. The prince delivered a reflection on the dire situation for Christian minorities, particularly in the Middle East where many have been forced to flee their homes, during a special […]
Garry Wills & Chaplain Tahera Ahmad: “What the Qur’an Meant: And Why It Matters”
Garry Wills (born May 22, 1934) is an American author, journalist, and historian, specializing in American history, politics, and religion, especially the history of the Catholic Church. He won a Pulitzer Prize for […]
Jubilant Malays rally after Malaysia refuses U.N. racial equality pledge
Dec 8, 2018 – swissinfo.ch KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Malay Muslims rallied in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to celebrate the Malaysian government’s refusal to ratify […]
Global compact on refugees: Switzerland to vote in favour of global compact on refugees
Dec 7, 2018 – 20:57 The pact envisages reducing the pressure on host countries like Uganda, Lebanon, Turkey and Bangladesh. (Keystone) The Swiss Federal Council has approved voting in favour […]
Begum Rokeya: A trailblazer in women’s rights / Celebrating the iconic activist on her 138th birth anniversary
Mitali Jahan Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, the legendary Bengali writer-activist whose leadership had transformed the lives of thousands of people in this region and beyond, was born on […]
Zarathustra’s message seems to have impressed the Greeks: Professor Kreyenbroek
By Mohammad Mazhari Zarathustra’s message seems to have impressed the Greeks: Professor Kreyenbroek International December 4, 2018 TEHRAN – “Zoroastrianism” as one of the oldest religions still in existence and […]
More than 1.5m Umrah visas issued so far
Most pilgrims — 1,094,403 — came to the Kingdom by air, while 96,523 entered by land and 35 arrived by sea. (SPA) Arab News December 01, 2018 The largest […]
Imran Khan Pledges Help On Afghan War After Meeting US Peace Envoy
Officially allies in fighting terrorism, Pakistan and US have a complicated relationship, bound by US’ dependence on Pakistan to supply troops in Afghanistan. World | Reuters | Updated: December 05, […]
President Trump taps ex-Fox News anchor Heather Nauert for UN ambassador, strips post of Cabinet rank
Deirdre Shesgreen USA TODAY Published 5:12 PM EST Dec 7, 2018 WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s pick for United Nations ambassador, Heather Nauert, could face a tough Senate confirmation process […]
The Best Collection to Introduce Islam to the Fellow Christians
Suggested reading Pulitzer Prize Winner, Garry Wills Talks About the Quran for 50 Minutes Video: Cat Stevens’ Path to Islam Ted Talk: A message of peace, hope and inclusion | Yusuf Islam […]
Turkey set to open East Africa’s largest mosque in Djibouti
ANADOLU AGENCY DJIBOUTI “Turkey’s gift to Djibouti”, East Africa’s largest mosque being built in the capital city, is set to be inaugurated in two months’ time. The Turkish Diyanet […]
Duterte seeks martial law extension in southern Philippines
Source: Associated Press By Jim Gomez MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to extend martial law in the country’s south by another year amid continuing […]
Mobile Catholic Archdiocese names 29 priests, clergy accused of child sex abuse since 1950
Source: AL.com By Christopher Harress | charress@al.com charress@al.com The Archdiocese of Mobile released Thursday 29 names of Catholic priests, deacons and brothers who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing a […]
In Philadelphia, ordinary Catholics keep the faith — despite the church’s failings
Source: Religion News Service By Mary Beth McCauley PHILADELPHIA (RNS) — Catholics in this city and places like it have been through hell in recent decades. The Catholic Church sexual […]
Consecrated virgins: ‘I got married to Christ’
Source: BBC News By Valeria Perasso Jessica Hayes bought herself a wedding gown, a veil and a ring. But when she stood at the altar facing the bishop during a […]