2.6 Billion People Could Be at Risk of Zika, Scientists Say
Source: Time By Maria Cheng Scientists are trying to figure out where Zika might gain a future foothold (LONDON) — Scientists trying to predict the future path of Zikasay that 2.6 […]
Does Europe have an inquisition problem?
Source: Aljazeera By Hatem Bazian Hatem Bazian is a lecturer in the Departments of Near Eastern and Ethnic Studies at University of California, Berkeley. Switzerland banned the construction of minarets, Spain and […]
Newton County to lift moratorium on mosque, cemetery
Source: AJC.com The Newton County commissioners said Wednesday they plan to lift a moratorium that has prevented a controversial mosque and Muslim cemetery from being built in the area. In […]
Q&A with Khalifatul Maseeh | The Question of Destiny Explained | True Islam
Source: youtube.com/TrueIslam Question: What is ‘Destiny’ in Islam? Is man’s destiny pre-decided or Can man change his destiny? Answered By Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (ra), fourth Caliph of Hazrath Mirz Ghulam ahmad Qadiani (pbuh) who is the Promised Messiah of all Religions / Maseeh-e-Maood wa Mahdi-e-Maood of Muslims Hazrath Mirza ghulam Ahmad Qadiani (as) A […]
Hillary Clinton’s new book underscores Democratic Party’s leftward shift since 1992
Source: CNN By Edward Mejia Davis, CNN Washington (CNN) Twenty-four years after Bill Clinton published “Putting People First,” Hillary Clinton is about to produce her own policy tome: “Stronger Together: A […]
UK: An Extremists Mosque in London
The Jamia Islamia Ghousia Trust of Luton – An Extremist Mosque in the Mainstream The Jamia Islamia Ghousia Trust of Luton would like people to think it runs a wonderful mosque. Fools and scoundrels will tell you that it most certainly does. The reality is rather different. Last Saturday, for […]
Burkini ban suspended by Nice court, dismissing claim of public order risk
Guardian: A Nice court finally suspended the burkini ban on Thursday after city authorities had defied a ruling by the country’s highest administrative court. Judges in Nice said the terror attack on 14 July in the French Riviera resort city gave insufficient grounds to justify such a ban. Thursday’s decision follows last […]
As another 9/11 anniversary nears, New Jersey Muslims eye Trump warily
Source: Yahoo News By Caitlin Dickson The days following the terrible March terror attack in Brussels, when an ISIS cell planted bombs that killed at least 35 people injured more […]
George Washington University hires a former al-Qaeda recruiter
Source: The Washington Post By Susan Svrluga A former Islamic extremist who supported al-Qaeda and exhorted others to follow Osama bin Laden has joined George Washington University as a research […]
Does being rich make you mean?
Source: BBC By Claudia Hammond 1 September 2016 At some time or another you’ve probably found yourself in a bar where the richest person present seems to be the slowest to reach for their wallet when it’s time to buy a round. You might wonder whether they were always this […]
Why College Is a Risky Time for Students’ Mental Health
Source: Time By Maya Rhodan Dana hadn’t had any prior experiences with mental illness when her son Oliver went back to school at Kenyon College, but just three weeks into his […]
7 Surprising Benefits of Exercise
Source: Time By Mandy Oaklander You probably have a vague sense that exercise is good for you—and you’ve probably heard that it’s “healthy for the heart.” But if you’re like most […]
Indian-Americans, ‘Horsetown USA’ clash over building plans
Source: Associated Press By Ami Taxin NORCO, Calif. (AP) — The Southern California city of Norco markets itself as “Horsetown USA,” and it’s not unusual for cowboy hat-wearing residents to head out for lunch or run errands on horseback in its Old West-styled downtown. Local leaders celebrate that rural, equestrian […]
Founder of Denmark’s first mosque for women: ‘I will not listen to naysayers’
Source: The Washington Post By Heba Habib A little mosque in the Danish capital of Copenhagen joined a quiet revolution last week by hosting its first Friday prayer led by […]
Son had 36 bruises. Mom quoted the Bible as defense.
Source: THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR By Vic Ryckaert An Indianapolis woman who beat her 7-year-old son with a coat hanger is citing Indiana’s religious freedom law as a defense against felony child abuse charges, saying her choice of discipline comes straight from her evangelical Christian beliefs. The woman quoted biblical Scripture in court documents. She said that […]
Food stamp fraud trial postponed amid disputes over polygamists’ religious beliefs
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune By NATE CARLISLE A federal judge on Tuesday postponed the trial for 11 members of a polygamous sect who are accused of misusing food stamp benefits. […]
Muslims can wear headscarves for Alabama IDs. A Christian woman sues so she can, too.
Source: The Washington Post By Julie Zauzmer When Yvonne Allen went to renew her driver’s license, she wasn’t expecting to discuss the Bible. But she soon found herself trying to […]
Many Americans are wary of using gene editing for human enhancement
Source: Pew Research Center By David Masci, who is a senior writer/editor focusing on religion at Pew Research Center. The widespread use of gene editing is rapidly becoming a present-day […]
Defining the 25% foreign population in Switzerland
MIGRATION SERIES (PART 1) Defining the 25% foreign population in Switzerland By Duc-Quang Nguyen AUG 31, 2016 For the first time, Switzerland has 2 million foreigners living in its midst. As of last year, these non-Swiss – often the subject of political debate – accounted for nearly a quarter of the nation’s […]
The Mess in Syria by Robert F. Kennedy , Jr. & response by Stephen Zunes
August 30, 2016 Ediotr’s Note; We found this analysis of why Western powers got involved in the Syrian war in EcoWatch. We then asked Tikkun contributing editor Stephen Zunes for his response. Both are printed below. One thing stands out for us: though Obama assured me when he met with me […]