Kuwait Airways ‘within its rights’ to ban Israeli – German court
Source: BBC News A German court has ruled that a Kuwaiti airline was within its rights to refuse to carry an Israeli citizen. The ruling angered Jewish groups and others, […]
Fairfax teacher suspended after complaint that a student’s hijab was yanked off
Source: The Washington Post By Susan Svrluga November 16 A Fairfax County Public Schools teacher was placed on leave this week while the district investigates a complaint that he pulled the hijab […]
Farrakhan rekindles controversies about race, Jews, 9/11 in speech at Watergate Hotel
Source: Religion News Service By Adelle M. Banks | November 16, 2017 WASHINGTON (RNS) — Before a crowded ballroom at the Watergate Hotel, Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan called on President Trump to repent for what Farrakhan called America’s mistreatment of black people over the centuries. “America is a great nation but […]
For some evangelicals, a choice between Moore and morality
Source: The Washington Post By Marc Fisher November 16 Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks during a campaign event at the Walker Springs Road Baptist Church on Nov. 14 in Jackson, […]
Muslims Are Converting to Christianity in Record Numbers (apparently…)
Source: National Catholic Register By Patti Armstrong, who is an award-winning author and was the managing editor and co-author of Ascension Press’ bestselling Amazing Grace series. How are so many […]
NATO apologizes to Turkey over reports Erdogan shown as foe
By suzan fraser, associated press ANKARA, Turkey — Nov 17, 2017, NATO’s secretary-general apologized to Turkey on Friday over military exercises in Norway during which Turkey’s founding leader, Mustafa Kemal […]
Refugee chefs take over Geneva restaurants: ‘I am convinced it can help change people’s perceptions’
Source: The Local By Caroline Bishop; caroline.bishop@thelocal.com @calbish On Sunday October 15th Sri Lankan chef Thambithurai Sritharan, an asylum seeker in Switzerland, will take over the kitchen of the Brasserie […]
How to Reach Muslim Women (Hint: They’re Not an Aesthetic)
By Nafisa Bakkar. Published on November 14, 2017. Credit: Inez Van Lamsweerde / Vinoodh Matadin / Vogue Arabia Muslims on the whole, and in particular Muslim women, are woefully under- […]
Iran says ‘biased’ French stance threatens Middle East stability
Reuters International This content was published on November 17, 2017 French President Emmanuel Macron arrives for the EU Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth in Gothenburg, Sweden, November […]
Entry ban: Baloch activist Mehran Marri deemed security threat by Swiss police
By Anand Chandrasekhar This content was published on November 17, 2017 Switzerland has been drawn into tensions between Baloch activists and Pakistan (swissinfo.ch) Swiss authorities have confirmed that an […]
Muslim World League: Saudi funder announces plans to reform Geneva mosque
This content was published on November 17, 2017 10:15 AMNov 17, 2017 – 10:15 The homes of two employees of the Geneva mosque were raided by French authorities in […]
Saudi Arabia and Iran are jostling for control over the Middle East – and it could turn into all-out war
The only way we can prevent global consequences from a regional conflict between Riyadh and Tehran is if we begin treating their countries the same Paddy Ashdown There used to saying in the Middle East: “If a dog barks in the Middle East, British intelligence is behind it.” Replace the word […]
“Celebrating Thanksgiving – An Islamic Perspective”, By Imam Shamshad Nasir, Missionary Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Fast approaching is a very important American tradition and holiday – “Thanksgiving”. Without going into much of its historical background and details, I must say that we always need to be thankful and grateful for the bounties that God, the Almighty has Graciously bestowed on us. We must also be […]
Millions of People May Die If Saudi Arabia Doesn’t Allow Aid to Enter Yemen Immediately
Source: Time By Casey Quackenbush 2:46 AM EST A humanitarian crisis is rapidly deepening in Yemen, where millions of aid-reliant people have been cut off from assistance since Saudi Arabia closed […]
The future of getting dressed: AI, VR and smart fabrics
Source: CNN By Kaya Yurieff Cher Horowitz’s closet from the film “Clueless” had a futuristic computer system that helped her put together outfits. Back in 1995, the concept teased what […]
Malala makes it to Bazaar’s 150 Visionary Women list
Source: Dawn Harper’s Bazaar UK commemorated its 150th anniversary year with a list “celebrating the most influential female leaders in the UK.” And guess what? Malala Yousafzai’s on it. The […]
Indian police arrest suspected cow vigilantes after Muslim killed
Source: Reuters By Rupam Jain 3 MIN READ NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian police have arrested two Hindu farmers in connection with the killing of a Muslim man suspected of […]
Czech Republic’s tiny Muslim community subject to hate
Source: Aljazeera By Philip Heijmans 13 Nov 2017 A Czech Muslim holds a banner during a protest rally against ‘terrorism’ in Prague on August 10, 2016 [David W Cerny/Reuters] […]
US Holocaust Museum says evidence of genocide against Rohingya in Myanmar
Source: The Guardian BY Poppy McPhersonin Yangon Year-long report into atrocities accuses security forces of ‘unprecedented and systematic’ campaign of violence against Muslim population Rohingya Muslim children wait to receive food […]
Congregation, Tennessee Baptist Convention split over church’s first female pastor
Source: THE TENNESSEAN By Holly Meyer After a more than 140-year relationship, First Baptist Church of Jefferson City and the Tennessee Baptist Convention are breaking up over the church’s decision to hire […]