Trump climate deal: Modi vows to go beyond Paris accord
Source: BBC News Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed his country will go “above and beyond” the 2015 Paris accord on combating climate change. Speaking at a news conference […]
Michael Bloomberg: I’ll make sure UN gets $15 million it needs for Paris agreement
Source: CNN by Jackie Wattles Billionaire Michael Bloomberg says he is ready to help foot the bill for the Paris Climate Agreement after President Trump announced his decision to pull […]
London terror attack: Theresa May vows to battle ‘Islamist extremism’
Source: CNN By James Masters and Steve George, CNN London (CNN)British Prime Minister Theresa May claimed there was “too much tolerance” of Islamist extremism in the UK as she vowed […]
Tomorrow’s incredible inventions are here already
The world’s first virtual shopping center opened in Korea . All the products are just LCD screens that allows you to order the items by touching the screen. When you get to the counter, your items are already bagged and ready to go. A cellphone you can bend as […]
NAURALISATION CONUNDRUM: Swiss divided on fishing among foreigners for new citizens
JUN 2, 2017 – The issue of naturalisation is often emotive in Switzerland, particularly at the ballot box(Keystone) The approaching deadline for tougher naturalisation laws in Switzerland has sparked a […]
No Syrian ‘Marshall Plan’ but rather protracted war — Red Cross
By Reuters – Jun 03,2017 – JORDAN TIMES A street vendor waits for customers during the holy month of Ramadan in the rebel-held Tafas town, in Deraa Governorate, Syria, on Wednesday (Reuters photo) GENEVA — Syria is unlikely to see a major “Marshall Plan” for reconstruction as peace […]
Israel spent at least ‘$20b’ on settlements since 1967
More than 600,000 settlers live among 2.9m Palestinians in West Bank and East Jerusalem By AFP – Jun 03,2017 – JORDAN TIMES Palestinians walk through an Israeli checkpoint between […]
The West should reflect on its part in prolonging the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Westerners who rail against Israel for the failure to end the conflict are being too easy on their own governments Donald Macintyre @indyvoices 116 comments Fifty years ago this Monday, on the first day of the Six Day War, Shlomo Gazit, head of the Israeli military intelligence’s assessment department, visited […]
Six people have been killed – 30 injured, and three suspects shot dead by police after terror attack
Source: BBC Six people have been killed and three suspects shot dead by police after terror attack at London Bridge and Borough Market BBC correspondent Tom Symonds outlines how events […]
ISIS failed in India despite huge Muslim population
Tribune News Service New Delhi, June 3 Expressing his sense of satisfaction and also appreciating character of the community, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today claimed despite India being the nation having the second largest Muslim population in the world, terror outfit Islamic State (IS) could not have its footprint in […]
Good Will Hunting: One of the Best Movies
Good Will Hunting is a 1997 American drama film, directed by Gus Van Sant, and starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver and Stellan Skarsgård. Written by […]
Police confirm third incident in Vauxhall
Police have confirmed officers are now dealing with a third incident tonight. In South London police vans and officers are converging on Vauxhall after reports of an incident. Read more…http://metro.co.uk/2017/06/04/police-confirm-third-incident-in-vauxhall-6682917/
Palestinians pour into Jerusalem for prayers
Tens of thousands of Palestinians poured into Jerusalem to attend the first Friday prayers of Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, under heavy security. Many had queued from before dawn at the Israeli checkpoints that control access to annexed east Jerusalem from the rest of the occupied West Bank, AFP […]
Saudi King Salman named Islamic Personality of 2017
21st Dubai International Holy Quran Award names King Salman as Islamic Personality of the Year Image Credit: AP King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Published: 22:52 June 2, 2017 WAM Dubai: King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia has been named Islamic Personality of the Year, organisers announced during […]
Albilad appoints Manal Al Sharif as first Saudi female managing editor
JEDDAH — Manal Faisal Al Sharif has been appointed as the first Saudi female managing editor of the Arabic daily Albilad. It is one of the oldest newspapers in Saudi Arabia, having been established in April 1932. Read more….http://saudigazette.com.sa/saudi-arabia/albilad-appoints-manal-al-sharif-managing-editor/
Elaborate security plans for 27th night at Prophet’s Mosque
Saudi Gazette report Madinah — Security plans have been completed for the 27th night of Ramadan and for the night when the Holy Qur’an is completed during Taraweeh prayers, according to Commander of the Emergency Forces for the Madinah region Colonel Bajad Bin Majid Al-Harbi. Read more…http://saudigazette.com.sa/saudi-arabia/elaborate-security-plans-27th-night-prophets-mosque/
‘Van hits pedestrians’ on London Bridge in ‘major incident’
Police are responding to reports that a van has hit a number of pedestrians on London Bridge in central London. Armed officers were sent to the scene after witnesses reported seeing a white van mount the pavement and drive into people. Read more,,,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40146916
USA: Prayer Patrol for Kentucky streets
Kentucky Governor Will Fight Violent Crime With ‘Prayer Patrols’ June 2, 2017 by Michael Stone 19 Comments Pray the crime away? Smells like theocracy: Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has a novel new plan to fight violent crime – “prayer patrols.” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2017/06/kentucky-governor-will-fight-violent-crime-prayer-patrols/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=BRSS&utm_campaign=Nonreligious&utm_content=367 At a press conference earlier this week Governor Bevin unveiled his plan to fight […]
Putin takes an Orthodox route to cement power
Source: The Washington Times By L. Todd Wood – – Thursday, June 1, 2017 ANALYSIS/OPINION: Because of radical Islamic terrorism, your religious affiliation has become an existential issue across […]
The Past 50 Years of Israeli Occupation. And the Next.
Source: The New York Times By NATHAN THRALL An Israeli soldier praying at the Western Wall during the Six-Day War, in June 1967.CreditMicha Bar Am/Magnum Photos JERUSALEM — Three months […]