10 injured as migrants storm Spanish border fence
MADRID: The Spanish government says five police officers and five migrants have been treated for minor injuries after some 300 African migrants scaled fences six-meters (20-feet) high to try to […]
What if IS didn’t exist?
It is not only Western agendas that benefit by groups like the Islamic State; Arab and regional agendas are equally served, writes Ramzy Baroud What if the so-called Islamic State (IS) didn’t exist? In order to answer this question, one has to liberate the argument from its geopolitical and ideological […]
Israeli minister threatens to close Jerusalem’s Al Haram Al Sharif ‘entirely’
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli forces in Jerusalem on Wednesday after authorities limited access for Muslim worshippers to the flashpoint Al Aqsa Mosque compound, police said. An […]
Vatican envoys assess IS’ threat to Mideast Christians — ambassador
by Rula Samain | Oct 15, 2014 | JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The military intervention against the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group, although lawful and necessary, will not stem the extremism phenomenon at its roots, Catholic leaders have agreed. They called on Muslim religious leaders to fight radicalism more actively […]
What is the most blatant lie taught through Pakistan textbooks? By Herald Exclusive
Herald Dawn: Nationalism and patriotism in Pakistan are contested subjects. What makes us Pakistanis and what is it that makes us love our land and nation? The answers to these questions vary widely depending on who is being asked. A large part of our national identity stems from our sense […]
(Ebola?) The US Is Suffering From An STD Epidemic
businessinsider.com: Infectious diseases seem to come and go, sometimes causing scary outbreaks, while other times seeming to disappear. But some infectious pathogens are always with us, lurking just below the surface of society. Sexually transmitted diseases are one major group of diseases that make for ongoing hidden epidemics: In the […]
Saudi Arabia sentences reformist Shiite cleric to ‘crucifixion’
thestar.com: Raising fears of renewed sectarian tensions in the region, Saudi Arabia’s top court has sentenced a charismatic opposition leader to death for speaking out against the kingdom’s ruling family. Nimr Baqer al-Nimr, a reformist cleric, has repeatedly called for an end to corruption and discrimination against minorities. He has […]
CIMEL Yearbook Vol.1: Islam and Fundamental Rights in Pakistan
soas.ac.uk: The case of Zaheer-ud-din v. The State and its impact on the fundamental right to freedom of religion by Martin Lau I. Introduction The decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the case of Zaheer-ud-din v. The State 1993 SCMR 1718 can be regarded as the the most important judgement of a […]
Japanese cuisine under attack from Western food; chefs fight back with school programs
abc.net.au: by Mathew Carney — Japan has already seen steep increases in diet-related diseases such as diabetes. “People take in too much fat with Western foods and get diseases,” Dr Eguchi said. Japanese food is acclaimed around the world but at home the national cuisine is under serious threat. Japanese youth […]
Most Muslim Americans See No Justification for Violence
Gallup.com: by Nicole Naurath — Muslims Americans more likely than other faith groups to reject attacks on civilians ABU DHABI — Muslim Americans are the staunchest opponents of military attacks on civilians, compared with members of other major religious groups Gallup has studied in the United States. Seventy-eight percent of Muslim […]
Muslim women say the ‘ban the burqa’ debate is inspiring positive conversation in Adelaide
Adelaidenow.com: by Amy Moran — Kathryn Jones, of Park Holme, with son Bilal, 4, says the recent controversy over the proposed burqa ban in Parliament House has made Muslim women […]
Toronto: CO2 Detectors Mandatory Effective Oct. 15
Carbon monoxide detectors mandatory in Ontario homes starting Wednesday 680 News Charlene Close and Toronto staff Oct 15, 2014 05:08:37 AM 13 Share A new law making carbon monoxide detectors mandatory in all Ontario homes went into effect on Wednesday. In accordance with Bill 77, detectors will be required near […]
Toronto Man gets first ‘Bionic Eye’ Implant
Toronto hospital implants Canada’s first “bionic eye” New retinal surgery gives gift of sight to previously blind patients. Thestar.com Keith Beaty / Toronto Star Order this photo A Toronto hospital has successfully implanted Canada’s first prosthetic eye, giving the gift of sight to a previously blind patient. Ian Nichols is […]
Top Japanese General on ISIS: ‘Terrorism Is Never Tolerated’
FP.com: by John Hudson — SHARE + Japan isn’t the first country that comes to mind when discussing the growing phenomenon of foreign fighters flocking to Syria to join the Islamic State militant group. But for top officials in Tokyo, the spread of Islamic State propaganda is a growing concern […]
The Khalifah of Islam, A Man of Peace
Source: Peace Symposium Website His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad is the worldwide leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Elected to office in April 2003, His Holiness is the fifth Khalifah (Caliph) […]
SBS reporter Patrick Abboud meets the new Aussie face of Islam
SARAH is a proud Anglo blue-eyed Australian woman. She’s also a proud Aboriginal and a Muslim. But while her journey to Islam took three years, her message for those who see her story is shorter — she is still the same person she was then, the only difference is she […]
Africa: Worsening Climate Change Could Affect the Economy
allAfrica.com: The devastating effects of climate change are already being felt across the planet, including in Africa. The 2011 drought-induced famine in the Horn of Africa affected more than 10 million people, claimed 257,000 lives and cost over $1 billion in damages. The recent Africa Adaptation Gap report by the […]
Africa: China Slump to Be Bigger Than Expected, Threatening Millions in Africa
allafrica.com: China’s economy faces a slowdown in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to between 2.4% and 5% next year, well below the current 7% IMF estimate, unless the government takes more decisive policy action – warns the Overseas Development Institute, the UK’s leading think-tank on development issues. The report Developing Countries and […]
Libya turmoil: Benghazi hit by air strikes and clashes
Gunfire and air strikes have been reported in Libya’s second city, Benghazi, amid an offensive to drive out Islamist militias. The offensive is said to involve forces loyal to ex-general Khalifa Haftar, who is also reportedly backed by the army. READ MORE…
UK: NHS ‘cracking’ as admissions due to alcohol hit 10million
Metro UK: The National Health Service of UK is under ‘intolerable strain’ as almost 10 million admissions in England last year were related to alcohol. Treatment costs the taxpayer £2.8billion, which is why the government is being urged to tackle the ‘public health crisis’. Jackie Ballard, of Alcohol Concern, which […]