University comparison series. How easy is it for international students to land a Swiss job?
By Tony Ganzer, Geraldine Wong Sak Hoi and Leo Shearmur Nov 8, 2018 – 09:00 Getting a job offer is just one step of many towards getting a […]
Saudi King issues pardons, unveils projects on domestic tour as MBS keeps silence on Khashoggi
DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES ISTANBUL Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud walks with his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Nov. 8, 2017. Saudi Arabia, whose […]
Democratic House takeover jeopardizes ‘Muslim ban’
Ray Hanania November 07, 2018 US Democrats on Tuesday took back control of the US House of Representatives in America’s midterm elections, jeopardizing many of President Donald Trump’s major domestic […]
US hopes Russia will continue to let Israel hit Iran in Syria — envoy
By Reuters – Nov 07,2018 -JORDAN TIMES BEIRUT — The United States said on Wednesday it hoped Russia would continue to allow Israel to strike Iranian targets in Syria, despite […]
JORDAN: Opening borders a mixed bag
Nov 07,2018 – JORDAN TIMES According to livestock farmers and merchants, the opening of the Jaber/Nasib border crossing between Jordan and Syria turned out to be a mixed blessing, as […]
How Islam Gain Roots In Ethiopia, the historical symbol of Black Africa
Joel Savage Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world, preserved until now. It is this state that helped to establish Islam by adopting its territory and providing […]
AR Rahman reveals Islam keeps him on track
by Entertainment Desk Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman has often given credit to Islam for all that he has accomplished in life. Speaking at the launch of his biography, Notes of […]
German public schools are teaching Islam to students who are not sure if they belong
Source: Washington Post By Luisa Beck, who is a reporter in The Washington Post’s Berlin bureau. Before joining The Post, she made radio stories, audio walks and podcasts for NPR, DORTMUND, […]
Ilhan Omar, the First Muslim Woman Elected to Congress, Led Her Speech With “As-Salam Alaikum.” I’m Transported.
Source: Slate By Aymann Ismail When Minnesota state Rep. Ilhan Omar stepped on stage tonight as one of the first Muslim women ever elected to Congress—the other, Rashida Tlaib of […]
Dr. Jeffrey Lang About the Quran from an Atheist’s Perspective
Source: Quora and Youtube Dr. Jeffrey Lang is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Kansas, one of the biggest universities in the United States. He started his religious journey […]
Bosnian musicians keep Sephardic Jews’ dwindling language alive
Reuters International Nov 5, 2018 Vocal ensemble La Korona performs during the 22nd Jazz Fest in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina November 4, 2018. Picture taken November 4, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer (reuters_tickers) […]
Refugee tragedy: Verdict upheld against Swiss border guard in Syrian stillbirth case
Nov 6, 2018 – 18:05 An artist’s impression of the Zurich military appeal court and guilty border guard (front left) (© KEYSTONE / LINDA GRAEDEL) A military appeal court […]
A Saudi’s view: Issue of freedom of speech at the heart of Khashoggi debates
Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg November 06, 2018 The heated discussions about Jamal Khashoggi’s life and death have exposed several deep differences between our region and the US. An important issue underlying […]
Kidnapped children released in Cameroon, two teachers held
Schoolkids and school officials were kidnapped in Bamenda, Cameroon, as parents awaited for news. (Reuters) Reuters November 07, 2018 A principal and one teacher are still being held by […]
US backs railway plan to connect Jordan, Israel and Gulf states
By Mohammad Ghazal – Nov 06,2018 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The US administration on Tuesday voiced its support for “Tracks for Regional Peace”, which is a plan for a […]
‘Mistakes’ of all UN envoys to Syria
Nov 06,2018 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL UN Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura has resigned effective at the end of this month, after four years on the job. So […]
What good is America’s constitution if Guantanamo Bay still exists?
On a human level, it is a place of misery and despair. And on a larger level, it is a monument to the death of the rule of law Eric […]
Mid-term elections: Democrats win House in setback for Trump
Media caption The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher explains what losing the House means for Donald Trump’s presidency. The Democrats have taken control of the US House of Representatives in the […]
Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar first Muslim women elected to US Congress
Source: Al Jazeerah The Palestinian-American and Somali-American make history as the first two women headed to US Congress. Palestinian-American Rashida Tlaib and Somali-American Ilhan Omar have become the first Muslim […]
A Ray of Hope for the Uighurs of China
West calls on China to close Uighur detention camps Source: Reuters By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) – Western countries including France, Germany and the United States called on China on […]