I’m Jewish, and I want people to boycott Israel
Source: The Washington Post The country must be held accountable for its human rights abuses. By Rebecca Vilkomerson; who is the executive director of Jewish Voice for Peace. In 2009, […]
Are Turkey and Israel on the verge of normalizing relations?
Media outlets in both countries have revealed that a meeting between senior Turkish and Israeli officials is expected to be held in Turkey on June 26—and that shortly after, an agreement is likely to be signed and go into effect. For two of America’s closest allies in the Middle […]
Cameron condemns post-Brexit xenophobic and racist abuse
PM says government ‘will not tolerate intolerance’ after reports of hate crimes and abuse after EU referendum David Cameron condemned incidents of intimidation and abuse reported over the weekend. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Harriet SherwoodReligion correspondent @harrietsherwood Monday 27 June 2016 David Cameron has condemned xenophobic abuse after the EU referendum […]
Benefiting from Brexit: Boris Johnson’s Folly
By Thomas Hüetlin DPA Leave campaigner Boris Johnson Boris Johnson is Britain’s most talented populist. He has seduced his country to leave the European Union — and it could make him prime minister. But those supporting him could end up paying most dearly. On the day of his greatest triumph, Boris […]
Fudging the Numbers: Is UN Hunger and Poverty Data Reliable?
By Anna Behrend AFP A slum in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (archive photo) The UN is celebrating: Hunger and poverty around the world are in decline according to data from the global body. But that success is not nearly as great if you scrutinize the numbers. The stink is unbearable, garbage […]
Lionel Messi quits Argentina team after Chile defeat
Source: Al Jazeera Lionel Messi, the five-time FIFA World Player of the Year, has announced his retirement from international football after Argentina lost the second Copa America title to Chile […]
Turkey PM Binali Yildirim: Gaza siege largely lifted
Source: Aljazeera Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has said that the Israeli embargo on Gaza has been “largely lifted” as part of the reconciliation deal between Israel and Turkey. The […]
Sadiq Khan among leading figures warning of post-Brexit racism
Source: The Guardian Sadiq Khan has said it is ‘crucial that we don’t demonise’ those who voted to leave the EU. Photograph: Will Oliver/EPA By Harriet Sherwood Religion correspondent The mayor […]
Muslim Girl Says What We’re All Thinking About Diversity In Hollywood
Source: Huffington Post By Carol Kuruvilla Associate Religion Editor Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, editor-in-chief of MuslimGirl.com, dropped some serious wisdom last week about the need for diversity in the media. During a panel at The White […]
Harrisburg mosque welcomes outspoken critic to Ramadan open house
Source: Penn Live By Charles Thompson Matthew Jansen, an outspoken Donald Trump supporter, studied and broke bread with some of the new faces of America in Harrisburg Friday and, […]
The Financial Rewards of Working Out
Source: Money By Katherine Hobson This story is part of a series on how getting fit and healthy can boost your bottom line. Sticking with a fitness routine isn’t always easy. […]
Privacy Shield: White House makes EU spying promise
Source: BBC The EU and US have agreed the final changes to a new data protection agreement known as the EU-US Privacy Shield. The agreement is designed to replace the […]
The ‘Brexpat’ dilemma in Hong Kong
Source: BBC By Kate Whitehead 25 June 2016 There’s a sharp divide among expats in Asia between those who see Hong Kong flourishing after the UK vote to leave the […]
Osborne: UK economy in a position of strength
Source: BBC George Osborne has said the UK is ready to face the future “from a position of strength” and indicated there will be no immediate emergency Budget. The chancellor […]
Full text of ex-president Bill Clinton’s eulogy for Muhammad Ali
Source: Sports Illustrated BY BILL CLINTON (Editor’s note: Former president Bill Clinton was one of several dignitaries and notable figures to honor Muhammad Ali at Ali’s public memorial service in […]
COAS directs to leave no stone unturned in search for Sabri murder, Awais Shah kidnapping
By Shahid Farooq Published: Jun 26 2016 6:12 PM ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif in a high-level meeting at Corps Headquarters Karachi directed all commanders to […]
Amjad Sabri murder: Political party backed suspect arrested
A suspect has been detained from Surjani Town area of Karachi in an alleged connection with renowned qawwal Amjad Sabri’s murder. Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) raided in Surjani Town on an intelligence information and detained the suspect, who is said to be involved in killing of 48-year-old qawwal. The sources […]
Video: Humanizing the Muslims: Eulogy of Muhammad Ali by President Bill Clinton
The best thing that happened in recent months to humanize the Muslims, at least one of them, the greatest, Muhammad Ali, was his eulogy by President Bill Clinton in June […]
Book Review: The fear of Islam: An introduction to Islamophobia in the West
Book written by Todd H Green; Associate Professor of Religion at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa Reviewed by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The best thing that […]