Israel’s war on Palestinians is a war on facts
Ray Hanania | Published — Wednesday 14 February 2018 To the world, Ahmad Jarrar was a “terrorist” who murdered “innocent” Israeli Rabbi Raziel Shevach near his settlement outside of Nablus […]
17 dead, 15 wounded after expelled student shoots up Florida high school
Epigraph Every human life is sacred and precious and killing one is like triggering a genocide. (Al Quran 5:32/33) Source: MSN and Miami Herald By Kyra Gurney, David Smiley and […]
Taliban offer dialogue to end Afghanistan’s war
World REUTERS February 14, 2018 KABUL: The Taliban said on Wednesday they want to end Afghanistan’s war through dialogue but warned that their willingness to find peace did not mean […]
From Belize: The myth of our inferiority
The myth of our inferiority Editorial — 10 February 2018 “The last Crusaders fled the Islamic world in 1291, driven out by Egypt’s mamluks, but in Europe residues of the Crusades persisted for years to come.” “The crusading spirit persisted in part because over the course of the real crusades, […]
Tillerson faces prospect of ‘Ottoman slap’ amid Turkey tensions
By Nicole Gaouette February 15, 2018 Tensions grow between the US, Turkey Washington (CNN)Secretary of State Rex Tillerson faces perhaps the most difficult stop of his Mideast trip […]
Syria jihadis put US weapons up for sale on Facebook
Weapons for sale on Facebook Credit: The Foreign Desk 25 February 2016 • This story originally appeared on The Foreign Desk Jihadis in Syria are using Facebook as a marketplace […]
Muslim leader urges Macron not to meddle too much in French Islam
Source: Reuters By Julie Carriat PARIS (Reuters) – A leading representative of French Muslims urged Emmanuel Macron not to meddle in the organization of France’s second-largest religion, days after the […]
Russian Ban on Jehovah Witnesses: Religious Freedom, Human Rights of the Members or the National Security?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Russia’s Supreme Court has ordered the disbanding of the Jehovah’s Witnesses on Russian territory. The ban came into […]
Religious, cultural diversity must be respected by all, says Muslim World League chief
MOHAMMED AL-SULAMI | Published — Tuesday 13 February 2018 Mohammed Abdul Karim Al-Issa. (REUTERS) JEDDAH: We live in a world that lacks awareness, neutrality, initiative and cooperation, the secretary-general […]
Ahmadi Muslims Are Among the Persecuted Mideast Minorities Given Religious Freedom in Israel
by Eliana Rudee / JNS.org A view of Jerusalem. Photo: Berthold Werner / Wikimedia Commons. JNS.org – As a small Islamic sect of an estimated 20 million people — about one percent of the […]
Canada closes the door on polygamous immigrants
Agence France Presse | Published — Friday 7 November 2014 OTTAWA: Canada’s Immigration Minister Chris Alexander has unveiled plans to ban entry to migrants who practice polygamy and what […]
Why Eating Slowly May Help You Lose Weight
Source: Mens Health Remember those times when your parents ask you not to gobble down your meals, and start eating slowly instead, you may not have listened then, but you […]
The ‘real’ St. Valentine was no patron of love
Source: The Conversation On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy, and more lavish gifts in the name of St. Valentine. But as a historian of Christianity, […]
I’ve Been a Mormon for 75 Years. Here’s What I Know About the Church and Assault.
Source: The Cut By Judy Dushku Jennie Willoughby describes how her ex-husband Rob Porter was abusive to her. Photo: Courtesy of The Washington Post The most shocking thing about the outing of […]
Burma Welcomes Genocide Deniers to Rohingyas’ Home
Source: The Daily Beast By TIMOTHY MCLAUGHLIN The country of Burma (Myanmar), faced with accusations of ethnic cleansingover its brutal campaign against Rohingya Muslims, is on the defensive. The international community has ratcheted up […]
Kuwait says $30 billion pledged to rebuild Iraq
AP http://www.arabnews.com Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi (L), Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (C) and Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres attend the second day […]
The War on Valentine’s Day in India
Source: The Atlantic BY ELIZABETH FLOCK In the days before Valentine’s Day 2009, members of a group called the Sri Ram Sena dragged several young women out of a pub […]
How Bill Gates is taking on President Trump
Source: Time By FLORA CARR February 13, 2018 In the tenth edition of the Gates Foundation’s annual letter, Bill and Melinda Gates have chosen a different tact, tackling head-on “The 10 Tough […]
Muslim boys who insulted Christianity sentenced to memorise verses of Quran that honour Jesus
Source: Independent By Bethan McKernan Unique sentencing from Christian judge in Lebanon, where insulting religion can be punishable by up to three years in prison, praised as message of coexistence The […]
Why did Christianity prevail?
Source: The New York Times By TOM BISSELLFEB. 13, 2018 A woman holding a rosary at Notre Dame d’Haiti Catholic Church. CreditSaul Martinez for The New York Times THE TRIUMPH OF CHRISTIANITY […]