The story of Elon Musk rocket launch
Source: BBC News Falcon Heavy successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The rocket’s payload is Elon Musk’s own Tesla. Video Here
Kurds protest in Rome as Turkey’s Erdogan meets pope
Source: Associated Press By FRANCES D’EMILIO VATICAN CITY (AP) — Paying the first Vatican visit by a Turkish head of state in 59 years, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Monday […]
Chinese paper says diplomatic ties with Vatican inevitable
Source: Reuters BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – China and the Vatican will establish formal diplomatic relations sooner or later because Pope Francis has the “wisdom” to resolve problems between the two […]
After Religious Clash in India, Rumors Create a False ‘Martyr’
Source: The New York Times By SUHASINI RAJ and KAI SCHULTZ Rahul Upadhyay, who was rumored to have been killed in clashes between Hindus and Muslims in India last month, is very much […]
Delhi chief minister condemns murder of Hindu man
Source: BBC News Image copyrightANKIT SAXENA/FACEBOOKImage captionAnkit Saxena was allegedly stabbed last week by the family of his girlfriend Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has met the family of a […]
Study finds lower ultra-Orthodox male employment in Israel
Source: Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — New statistics indicate that after years of growth the number of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Israel’s workforce has begun to decline. The Israel Democracy […]
The Threat of Human Cloning
A Report of the Witherspoon Council on Ethics and the Integrity of Science The Threat of Human Cloning Ethics, Recent Developments, and the Case for Action Executive Summary • Preface: Cloning Then and Now • 1. Scientific and Historical Background 2. The Case Against Cloning-to-Produce-Children • 3. The Case Against Cloning-for-Biomedical-Research 4. Cloning Policy in the United […]
U.N. rights chief slams Indonesia proposal to outlaw gay, extramarital sex
Reuters International This content was published on February 7, 2018 U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein talks to reporters in Jakarta, Indonesia February 7, 2018. REUTERS/Beawiharta […]
Why the Arabic World Turned Away from Science
On the lost Golden Age and the rejection of reason Hillel Ofek Contemporary Islam is not known for its engagement in the modern scientific project. But it is heir to a legendary “Golden Age” of Arabic science frequently invoked by commentators hoping to make Muslims and Westerners more respectful and […]
German parties reach coalition deal in principle – sources
Reuters International This content was published on February 7, 2018 Journalists during coalition talks at the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) headquarters in Berlin, Germany, February 7, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt […]
Why we should fear the ‘Washington establishment’ figures who are pulling the strings in the Trump administration
The poor judgement of the very people who are meant to be a restraining force on Trump was shown when Tillerson made a classic blunder that may have negative results […]
Foreign policy for sale: Greece’s dangerous alliance with Israel
Feb 06,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Ramzy Baroud For a brief historical moment, Alexis Tsipras and his political party, Syriza, ignited hope that Greece could resurrect a long-dormant Leftist […]
The ‘ultimate deal’ keeps popping up
Jordan Times – Hasan Abu Nimah Donald Trump began talking about his ability to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict even before he took office. He did not seem to believe that relentless failure of decades of efforts to deal with the issue, American or otherwise, were related to the complex […]
First contestant to wear head covering on ‘The Voice France’ wows judges
ARAB NEWS | Published — Tuesday 6 February 2018 Mennel wore a colorful turban on the show instead of the more-traditional hijab. JEDDAH: French-Syrian singer Mennel has become the subject […]
Denmark proposes ban on use of burqas, masks, fake beards
DAILY SABAH WITH DPA ISTANBUL AFP File Photo Denmark on Tuesday proposed a ban on the use of full-face veils as well as face-covering ski masks in public spaces, in […]
Turkey, Vatican agree on Jerusalem
Source: Daily Sabah Column by Ilnur Cevik The warm dialogue between President Erdoğan and Pope Francis is the sign of a new era for Turkish-Vatican relations to cooperate more on […]
Aid groups warn against forced refugee returns
By AFP – Feb 06,2018 – JORDAN TIMES A child holds placard during the demonstration against discrimination of migrants in Cottbus, Germany, on Saturday. Sign reads ‘Thank you Cottbus’ (Reuters photo) BEIRUT — International aid groups on Monday warned countries hosting Syrian refugees in the Middle East and the West […]
Black History Month: Recognising black contributions and atoning for our past
Feb 06,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – James J. Zogby This is Black History Month, an important time to reflect on the contributions African Americans have made to the history of the United States of America. It is important because, as we have discovered, in too many instances these contributions have […]
Book Review: The Ahmadiyya in the Gold Coast
View Larger The Ahmadiyya in the Gold Coast Muslim Cosmopolitans in the British Empire Hanson, John H. Distribution: World Publication date: 10/16/2017 Format: Paperback 14 b&w illus., 7 maps ISBN: […]
Spread of Islam in West Africa (part 1 of 3): The Empire of Ghana
Description: How Islam spread into sub-Saharan region of West Africa, and the great civilizations it established there, taking its inhabitants out of paganism to the worship of One God. […]