Migrant crisis: ‘Hundreds dead’ in shipwrecks off Libya
Source: BBC More than 200 migrants are believed drowned in two shipwrecks off the coast of Libya, migration officials say. The UN refugee agency was told the news by survivors […]
15 Hindu temples in Bangladesh vandalised
Source: TOI A group of madrasa students demonstrated on the premises of Brahmanbarhia Press Club while hundreds of people blocked Sarail-Nasirnagar-Lakhai road by torching tyres on Sunday. After the mayhem […]
Pakistan, India may temporarily recall their envoys:
Source: TOI ISLAMABAD: Signalling a fresh slide in ties, Pakistan and India may temporarily recall their high commissioners and scale down the size of diplomatic staff in each other’s missions in the wake of the latest diplomatic spat over the spying episode, a media report said on Friday. The latest spat […]
Thousands rally in Jakarta over governor’s alleged blasphemy
Source: CNN By Euan McKirdy (CNN) Thousands of protesters waving flags are marching through Jakarta demanding the ouster of the city’s governor, who has been accused of blasphemy against Muslims. […]
After Quetta, Modi must turn his statesmanship to Pakistan
Source: AT While it is alright to insist that Geelani is an Indian citizen and that Kashmir is an integral part of India – or, that the only thing to discuss with Pakistan is its vacation of occupied territories – the ground reality is that Pakistan can be of help […]
6 ways Trump could win
Washington (CNN) Donald Trump’s path to 270 electoral votes remains precarious — but with some breaks, he can get there. Trump’s campaign has made clear exactly what its targets are. […]
Hit by refugee crisis, Merkel faces tough election year
Source: The Local Germany’s mass refugee influx may have abated, but the fears and tensions it stoked loom large as a weakened Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to lead her party into a tough election year. More:
‘German caliphate’ video becomes part of US election
Source: The Local A US-made video, showing German cathedrals turned into mosques and Oktoberfest without alcohol or pork, is being deployed to convince US voters to cast their ballots for Donald Trump. More:
Brexit court defeat for UK government
Source:BBC Brexit Secretary David Davis said he presumed the court ruling meant an act of Parliament would be required to trigger Article 50 – so would be subject to approval by both MPs and peers. But the government was going to contest that view in an appeal, and said the […]
Iranians shocked as Koran reciter faces child sex abuse claims
Source: BBC By Camelia Sadeghzadeh; BBC Persian Child sex abuse allegations involving one of Iran’s best-known Koran reciters are causing shock and anger in the country, days after several accusers took […]
Swiss police raid mosque, detain 8, after Ethiopian imam allegedly ordered killing of Muslims
Source: Toronto Star In a public sermon on Oct. 21, the Ethiopian imam allegedly called for the killing and denunciation of Muslims who refused to participate in prayers at the […]
How Christian women are making ‘holy mischief’ in the church
Source: RNS By Emily McFarlan Miller ST. PAUL, Minn. (RNS) The Xcel Energy Center was full of women – young and old, Protestant and Catholic, on fire for Jesus and burned out by church. Some came alone. Some came with the same groups of friends and family that have attended similar […]
D.C. Council gives initial approval to a bill to let terminally ill patients end their lives
Source: The Washington Post By Fenit Nirappil The D.C. Council on Tuesday gave initial approval to legislation that would allow physicians to prescribe fatal drugs to terminally ill residents in […]
Faith leaders ask Clinton not to ignore black church concerns
Source: RNS By Adelle M. Banks (RNS) Two dozen African-American Christian leaders have delivered an open letter to Hillary Clinton asking her to defend the right to oppose abortion and gay […]
Evangelicals Consider Whether God Really Cares How They Vote
Source: NPR By TOM GJELTEN For more than 30 years, conservative evangelical Christians have been tied to the Republican Party. While the pattern seems to be holding this year, with most conservative white Christians supporting Donald Trump, some evangelical leaders are now questioning the logic behind the political alliance. Prominent among […]
After Trump, an evangelical examination of conscience?
Source: Associated Press By RACHEL ZOLL FILE – In this Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 file photo, Jerry Falwell, Jr., left, president of Liberty… Read more Evangelicals, deeply divided over Donald Trump, are wrestling with what the tumultuous 2016 election will mean for their future. His candidacy has put a spotlight […]
Why has the pope said no to women priests?
By Delia Gallagher, CNN Rome (CNN) Pope Francis’ resounding no to women becoming priests may come as a surprise considering the popular narrative of him as a reformer who seeks […]
10 ways your THINKING is causing you Parental ANGER
Parental Stress Centre: by Jackie Hall — “IT IS NEVER THE EVENTS THAT CAUSE STRESS, IT’S HOW WE PERCEIVE THOSE EVENTS AND WHAT WE PERCEIVE THEM TO MEAN ABOUT OURSELVES.” Often we blame the things going on around us for feeling stressed or angry – it’s the child’s behaviour, it’s […]
Take Off Your Shoes Before Entering Your Home (Science explains why)
United Soul Theory: by Dondi Leigh — At my house, we take off our shoes. I live with two roommates and the no shoes rule was in place when I moved in so I have abided ever since. We have a little area by the front door where we kick […]