Pope to OK use of indigenous languages for Mass in Mexico
Source: Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will issue a decree authorizing the use of indigenous languages in Mass celebrations when he travels to Mexico next week, one […]
President Obama: Religious freedom keeps us strong (RNS EXCLUSIVE – COMMENTARY)
Source: RNS (RNS) This past week, I had the privilege of visiting the Islamic Society of Baltimore, a mosque that serves thousands of Muslim American families, as well as neighbors […]
Marco Rubio downplays Muslim discrimination. So do many Republicans.
Source: Washington Post Following President Obama’s visit to a Baltimore mosque this week, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) criticized the move. “Look at today — he gave a speech at a mosque,” […]
Indonesia: It’s Chinese New Year for all in Semarang
Suherdjoko, thejakartapost.com, Semarang | Archipelago | Mon, February 08 2016, People celebrate Chinese New Year at Sam Poo Kong Temple in Semarang, Central Java, on Monday. Children waited excitedly to […]
Another Dynasty Shaken as Oil Crash Tests Azeri Leader’s Rule
BalazsPenz February 8, 2016 Slumping crude prices drain reserves, prompt devaluations President Aliyev faces worst unrest in a decade as prices jump For Azerbaijan, plunging foreign reserves and two currency devaluations last year provided a stern test for the energy-reliant nation. For its long-time leader, the economic and political challenges […]
Obama to request $1.8bn to fight Zika
Source: BBC The Obama administration has said it will ask the US Congress for $1.8bn (£1.25bn) in emergency funding to combat the Zika virus. The virus, which is transmitted primarily […]
Migrant crisis: ’24 dead’ off Turkey as boat sinks
Source: BBC At least 24 migrants have died off the Turkish coast trying to reach the Greek island of Lesbos, Turkish media say. The victims, including children, drowned when their […]
Ten-Year Conversion by Malaysian Bank Shows Islamic Hub Hurdles
BY Elffie Chew January 27, 2016 It took a Malaysian lender more than 10 years to complete its conversion to a fully-fledged Islamic bank, highlighting the challenge for countries such as Indonesia in their bid to become Shariah funding hubs. Agrobank, a state-owned lender set up in 1969 to provide […]
What US candidates mean for the Middle East
Image Credit: The next president will face complex, dangerous risks in Syria, Iran and other parts of the region By Kerry Boyd Anderson, Special to Gulf News Published: 16:51 February 8, 2016 The United States presidential elections have entered a new phase, as Republicans and Democrats begin choosing who […]
Iraq deploying thousands of troops to retake Mosul
There are three brigades located in that base now and their number will eventually reach 4,500 soldiers Published: 19:11 February 8, 2016 AFP Kirkuk: The Iraqi army is deploying thousands of soldiers to a northern base in preparation for operations to retake Daesh’s hub of Mosul, officials said on Monday. […]
New Israeli rules have Palestinians looking for brides
30,000 more Palestinian workers will be allowed to work legally in Israel Image Credit: Supplied Around 462 Palestinian couples were married in a ceremony organised by the Palestinian Presidency. Published: 16:28 February 8, 2016 Nasouh Nazzal, Correspondent Ramallah: Thousands of young and single jobseekers in the West Bank are rushing […]
Dubai is set to become a city of future, says astrophysicist
Two-thirds of all stars were named by Arabic astronomers: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, American astrophysicist Published: 13:19 February 8, 2016 By Derek Baldwin, Chief Reporter Dubai: Dubai is positioning itself to become a city of the future thanks to substantial investment in science and technology, said American astrophysicist Dr. Neil […]
Strange monsters that prowled Australia
Source: BBC If you think modern Australian animals are scary, spare a thought for the country’s earliest human inhabitants. They had to contend with huge kangaroos and 5-metre carnivorous lizards […]
Turkey will open border to Syrian refugees ‘if necessary’: Erdogan
Hindustan Times Turkey is ready “if necessary” to let in tens of thousands of Syrian refugees trapped on its border after fleeing a brutal civil war, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday. Thousands of Syrians, mostly women and children, have fled toward the Turkish border since Friday from […]
Hans Blix blames George Bush’s invasion of Iraq for ISIL
Source: Tehran Times Climate change is a bigger threat than nuclear war or international terrorism, Blix says In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera English’s flagship current affairs show, UpFront, […]
Switzerland: Refugees feel offended by behaviour advice
INTEGRATION By swissinfo.ch and agencies FEB 8, 2016 – 09:51 Not everyone is happy about advice given to asylum seekers on how to behave during the Lucerne carnival (Keystone) After the sex attacks in Cologne on New Year’s Eve, officials in Lucerne, where it is currently carnival season, last week […]
Call for female departments at Islamic University
ARAB NEWS Published — Monday 8 February 2016 MADINAH: A member of the Senior Scholars Council, Dr. Abdullah Al-Manieh, has called for the establishment of women’s departments at the Islamic University in Madinah in line with other universities in the Kingdom. “The Muslim woman has had her own status and […]
Restrain anger to win rewards in Hereafter
ABU DARDA (May Allah bless him) said: “I said, O Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), tell me of a deed which will earn me admission to Al-Jannah (Paradise). He (peace be upon him) said, “Do not get angry, and Paradise will be yours.” (Saheeh At-Targheeb At-Tarheeb, 2749) […]
Bosnian women protest against hijab ban in judiciary
UPSET: Hundreds of women in hijab protest in Sarajevo on Sunday. (AFP). The Muslim Times has most extensive collection on the subject of Hijab Source: Arab News and AFP SARAJEVO: […]
Turkey delivers aid across border as Syrian forces step up Aleppo assault
By Reuters – Feb 07,2016 – JORDAN TIMES Syrians, some carrying belongings, head towards the Bab Al Salama border crossing with Turkey, in Syria, on Saturday. Thousands of Syrians have rushed towards the Turkish border, fleeing fierce Syrian government offensives and intense Russian air strikes (AP photo) ONCUPINAR, Turkey/BEIRUT […]