Taiwanese reject legalizing same-sex unions in referendum
Source: Associated Press By RALPH JENNINGS TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Voters in Taiwan passed a referendum asking that marriage be restricted to one man and one woman, a setback to […]
Romania consecrates giant Orthodox cathedral
Source: Yahoo News Tens of thousands of worshippers attended the consecration Sunday of a massive new Orthodox cathedral in Bucharest, amid criticism that public funding for the project could be […]
Muslim preachers help Kosovo women learn, win their rights
Source: Associated Press By LLAZAR SEMINI PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — There’s a widespread tradition among many Muslims that it’s better for women to pray at home than in the mosque. […]
Saudi Arabia Is Misusing Mecca
NY Times: In the aftermath of the Jamal Khashoggi murder, the kingdom has exploited the podium of the Grand Mosque in Mecca by using its imams to praise, sanctify and defend the rulers and their actions. The rulers of Saudi Arabia derive much of their legitimacy and prestige in the […]
Global Catholic nuns urge reporting of sex abuse to police
Source: Associated Press By NICOLE WINFIELD ROME (AP) — The Catholic Church’s global organization of nuns has denounced the “culture of silence and secrecy” surrounding sexual abuse in the church […]
When India’s Interfaith Couples Encounter Threats, ‘Love Commandos’ Come To Their Aid
Source: NPR BY LAUREN FRAYER It was three years ago, working at an electronics store in his hometown, that Saumil Shah first laid eyes on the woman who would become […]
India’s Ayodhya site: Masses gather as Hindu-Muslim dispute simmers
Source: BBC News Tens of thousands of Hindus, including monks and right-wing activists, are descending on the flashpoint Indian religious site of Ayodhya. The northern city has been a key […]
Pakistan arrests 1100 supporters of detained cleric
Source: Associated Press MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Police in an ongoing crackdown arrested some 1100 supporters of a detained radical Islamic cleric, who disrupted daily life with nationwide rallies following […]
America’s Epidemic of Empty Churches
Source: The Atlantic By Jonathan Merritt Three blocks from my Brooklyn apartment, a large brick structure stretches toward heaven. Tourists recognize it as a church—the building’s bell tower and stained-glass […]
Javid Ahmad Ghamidi: Making Peace Between Ahmadiyya and Others’ Understanding of Prophethood
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Inter religious Dialogue in Bangla arranged by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Canada
The event was organized on October 13 2018 and it was broadcast by the NRB TV, first Canadian 24/7 Bangla TV channel and 25000 viewer watched this program. Courtesy: Saiful […]
Lord Ahmad challenged on Asia Bibi response
Fri 23 Nov 2018 By Cara Bentley As a report is launched about religious freedom around the world, three members of parliament have challenge Lord Tariq Ahmad on the […]
Indigenous, Muslim youth unite through sport in Leduc
Friendly basketball tournament brings youth from both communities together CBC News · Posted: Nov 25, 2018 The basketball tournament in Leduc Sunday was a chance for Indigenous and Muslim youth […]
JI chief warns Pakistan govt officials against ‘free dealings’ with Ahmadis
Source: The Nation Jamaat-i-Islami chief Sirajul Haq has said the constitution clearly defines the rights of minorities and the status of Ahmadis. Addressing a Khatamul Anbya Conference at Aiwan e […]
Al Saud is the official sponsor of Israel
November 26, 2018 Dr Amira Abo el-Fetouh The US president, Donald Trump, removed the last fig leaf from the Saudi government as a whole, not just Mohammad […]
Crown prince of Saudi Arabia praises ‘special relations’ with the UAE
During the visit Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al […]
‘Green Book’ Review: Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali Triumph in a Touching Update to ‘Driving Miss Daisy’
News Film TV Awards Toolkit More ‘Green Book’ Review: Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali Triumph in a Touching Update to ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ Peter Farrelly breaks away from his […]
Israel rearrests Palestinian Jerusalem governor
By AFP – Nov 26,2018 – JORDAN TIMES OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Israeli forces arrested the Palestinian governor of Jerusalem for the second time in as many months on Sunday […]
No winners in Yemen war
Nov 25,2018 -JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL There is now a glimmer of hope of bringing the two warring sides in Yemen to the negotiating table with a view to ending the […]
Indonesian app to report ‘misguided’ religion ‘risks dividing neighbours’
Reuters International Nov 26, 2018 JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s national human rights agency said on Monday it was concerned about the launch of a mobile application by the Jakarta Prosecutor’s […]