Brazil TV star Domingos Montagner drowns on set of soap opera
Source: BBC Brazilian soap opera star Domingos Montagner will be buried in his native city of Sao Paulo on Saturday following his tragic death. He drowned in a river where […]
Refugees Welcome Survey 2016 – Views of Citizens Across 27 Countries
REPORT from Amnesty International Published on 19 May 2016 —View Original Download PDF (591.6 KB) New “Refugees Welcome Index” shows government refugee policies out of touch with public –China, Germany, UK top index measuring public acceptance of refugees; Russia bottom – Globally, 1 in 10 would let refugees stay in […]
Meet the man on a mission to save carnivorous plants
Source: BBC By Lucy Jones 15 September 2016 Stewart McPherson is prepared to go a long way for his science: even into the grounds of a prison in the Philippines. “I […]
Pauline Hanson calls for immigration ban: ‘Go back to where you came from’
Source: The Guardian By Katharine Murphy Political editor In her first speech to the federal parliament in 1996, Pauline Hanson warned “we are in danger of being swamped by Asians” – a line that became her political signature. In her triumphant return to politics in 2016, the designated enemy has changed. […]
Uganda: “Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission championing global peace”, says Ugandan Vice President Edward Ssekandi
Source: http://rainbowradioonline.com/index.php/general-news/item/5309-ahmadiyya-muslim-mission-championing-global-peace-ugandan-veep Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission championing global peace-Ugandan Veep Written by Rashid Obodai Provencal Sep 14, 2016 The Vice President of Uganda Edward Ssekandi has said that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission has embarked on visible activities in his country. The Mission he noted have been involved in improving education; providing […]
The factors driving the growth of religious ‘nones’ in the U.S.
Source: Pew Research Center BY GREGORY A. SMITH AND ALAN COOPERMAN The share of Americans who do not identify with a religious group is surely growing: While nationwide surveys in the 1970s and ’80s found that fewer than one-in-ten U.S. adults said they had no religious affiliation, fully 23% now […]
One in three Saudi air raids on Yemen hit civilian sites, data shows
Exclusive: Pressure on UK and US roles in war set to increase as survey shows school buildings and hospitals among targets A boy walks through ruins of a school and bowling club hit by a Saudi-led coalition airstrike in Sana’a. Photograph: Mohammed Huwais/AFP/Getty Images Ewen MacAskill and Paul Torpey Friday […]
Many countries allow child marriage
Source: Pew Research Center BY ALEKSANDRA SANDSTROM AND ANGELINA E. THEODOROU Almost all of the world’s nations have laws specifying at what age a couple can marry, and in most of […]
Ghana: “Promote an all inclusive system of governance”, said Missionary of Goaso Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Mohammed Ibrahim Adams
Source: http://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/politics/politics/201609/292028.php Winner Takes All Policy Must Be Abolished- MissionaryThe Circuit Missionary of Goaso Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Mohammed Ibrahim Adams has expressed concern about the winner takes all policy in Ghanaian politics and called for its abolition. Mr Adams said the situation had created greatest enmity, self-interest and stagnation of development […]
Canada: Ahmadiyya Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Source: http://www.meridianbooster.com/2016/09/14/muslims-here-and-abroad-celebrate-eid-al-adha Muslims here and abroad celebrate Eid al-Adha By Tyler Marr, Lloydminster Meridian Booster Wednesday, September 14, 2016 8:48:08 MDT AM Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community pray at their Mosque in Lloydminster on Monday morning. Millions of Muslims around the world gathered Monday to celebrate Eid al-Adha (Eid of […]
New Zealand: Imam and Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Mustenser Qamar responds to Islamophobia in Samoa
Source: http://www.samoaobserver.ws/en/11_09_2016/letterstotheeditor/11155/Imam-Mustenser-Qamar-writes.htm Imam Mustenser Qamar writes 11 September 2016 Mustenser Qamar Imam and Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community NZ Dear Editor-In-Chief of the Samoa Observer, In the Name of Allah (God), the Most Gracious the Ever Merciful; Over the past few months there was a great deal of discussion […]
USA: A gesture of interfaith respect & cooperation – Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Monroe invites Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation their “Abode of Kindness” Mosque
Source: http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/a-gesture-of-respect-from-different-faiths/1573400 A gesture of respect from different faiths By Craig Cyr | Sep 15, 2016 3 Courtesy of: Ahren Bader-JarvisThe Rev. Eric Kaminetzky, left, and the Rev. Cecilia Kingman at the Abode of Kindness Mosque in Monroe on Sept. 11. Craig Cyr Enlarge… For minority religious communities living in America, […]
Jenish and Sinti fully recognised as minorities
COMMUNITIES Switzerland: Jenish and Sinti fully recognised as minorities SEP 16, 2016 – 11:14 Interior Minister Alain Berset on Thursday attended the opening of the Feckerchilbi, a four-day traditional celebration in Bern of Jenish and Sinti culture, that dates back to the 18th century (Keystone) The Swiss authorities have accorded the […]
Back at the top of Arab agenda
Sep 11,2016 – JORDAN TIMES – Amer Al Sabaileh After many years of distractions and other priorities, the Palestinian problem is back on the agenda of some Arab countries. There have been recent confirmations from official source that some Arab countries have been meeting with the Palestinian president to stress the […]
The refugee and migration crisis: Proposals for action, U.N. Summit 2016
REPORT Michael Ignatieff, Juliette Keeley, Betsy Ribble, and Keith McCammon Monday, September 12, 2016he full report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On September 20 at the United Nations in New York, President Obama convenes a Leaders’ Summit on the Global Refugee Crisis. This follows the Secretary-General’s High-Level Summit on Refugees and Migrants the […]
India: Ahmadi Muslims offered Eid Adha Namaz at Masjid Dar-ul-Anwar, Qadian
Source: http://punjabnewsexpress.com/national/news/thousands-of-muslims-offered-eid-adha-namaz-at-masjid-darul-anwar-qadian-53143.aspx Punjab News Express QADIAN : The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community celebrated Eidul Adha here in Qadian today to mark the sacrifices offered by Patriarch prophet Abraham. At this International Headquarter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, thousands of Muslims offered prayers at Masjid Darul Anwar near Sarae Tahir, Civil Line, Qadian […]
Ghana: Don’t be used by self-seeking politicians — says Ahmadiyya Muslim Ameer addressing 37th Ijtema of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organisation
Source: http://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/don-t-be-used-by-self-seeking-politicians-alhaji-bin-salih-tells-youth.html Don’t be used by self-seeking politicians — Alhaji Bin Salih tells youth AKWASI AMPRATWUM-MENSAH 13 SEPTEMBER 2016 The Ameer and Missionary in charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Ghana, Alhaji Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih PREVIOUS ARTICLEGoodwill messages to Muslims NEXT ARTICLENCCE intensifies public education in flashpoint areas SHARE THIS […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Canada is celebrating 50 Year Anniversary at the Mississauga City Hall
Source: https://allevents.in/mississauga/50-year-anniversary-celebration-ahmadiyya-muslim-jamaat-canada/1764783170457761 TIME: Mon Sep 19 2016 at 04:00 pm VENUE: Mississauga Civic Centre, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, Canada 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – AHMADIYYA MUSLIM JAMAAT CANADA Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at is celebrating its 50 years in Canada. It would be our pleasure to have you join us in our […]
USA: Lehigh Valley’s Ahmadi Muslims hold Sept. 11 blood drive to honor victims & spread understanding
Source: http://www.mcall.com/news/local/bethlehem/mc-muslim-community-blood-drive-20160911-story.html Khola Ahmad of Bethlehem waits Sunday to donate blood as the Lehigh Valley chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community held its sixth annual blood drive to honor 9/11 victims. (CHRIS SHIPLEY / THE MORNING CALL) Dan SheehanContact Reporter Of The Morning Call Lehigh Valley Muslims hold 9/11 blood drive BETHLEHEM […]
Liberia: Accountability Lab Country Representative at the 3rd graduation ceremony of Shah Tah Ahmadiyya High School
Source: http://www.liberianobserver.com/news/%E2%80%98strong-minds-build-nations%E2%80%99 HOME Is the storm over? It could be, but higher education is ahead as the graduates look towards the future. ‘Strong Minds Build Nations’ By: David S. Menjor The West Africa Representative of Accountability Lab, Lawrence W. Yealue, has called on Liberians to develop strong minds, emphasizing that strong minds […]