Source: Asia Times Millions of words have been written about the rise, conquests, and savagery of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria, and Boko Haram in Nigeria. Both have declared an “Islamic State” in their areas although Boko Haram has not claimed the mantle of a successor to […]
231. And beware of an affliction which will not smite exclusively those among you who have done wrong [8:26] And beware of an affliction which will not smite exclusively those among you who have done wrong. And know that Allah is severe in requiting. Note: It is not enough to […]
231. And beware of an affliction which will not smite exclusively those among you who have done wrong [8:26] And beware of an affliction which will not smite exclusively those among you who have done wrong. And know that Allah is severe in requiting. Note: It is not enough to […]
Epigraph: Stereotypes lose their power when the world is found to be more complex than the stereotype would suggest. When we learn that individuals do not fit the group stereotype, […]
By Nick Anderson September 9 at 12:01 AM St. John’s College in Annapolis has long disdained the rankings game. The liberal arts school, which focuses on the great works of Western civilization, […]
(Reuters) – The British government is scrambling to respond to a lurch in the opinion polls towards a vote for Scottish independence this month by promising a range of new powers for Scotland if it chooses to stay within the United Kingdom. British finance minister George Osborne said on Sunday […]
BBC News: The US has hailed the creation of a new government in Iraq as a major milestone and a crucial step towards defeating the militant group, Islamic State (IS). Secretary of State John Kerry said Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s cabinet had the “potential to unite all of Iraq’s diverse […]
BBC News: The US has hailed the creation of a new government in Iraq as a major milestone and a crucial step towards defeating the militant group, Islamic State (IS). Secretary of State John Kerry said Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s cabinet had the “potential to unite all of Iraq’s diverse […]
Voice of America: Religious leaders warn that Sunni militants of the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria are trying to ethnically cleanse the region. The ancient Yazidi communities have been particularly targeted for brutal treatment. Christians also are fleeing their homes, prompting fears that religions and sects that have […]
Telegraph: This summer, we have seen Christians being systematically persecuted and murdered in the Middle East; anti-Semitic attacks and protests soaring in response to the Israeli government’s intervention in Gaza; […]
Dozens in the US have received notices that their bank accounts have been closed, without explanation. Some say the banks are trying to eliminate risk, but a Muslim civil rights group suspects racist policies and has complained to the Justice Department. The letters have been sent to business owners, nonprofits, […]
Finland should primarily accept quota refugees who are Christians, according to two parliamentarians from the Finns and Christian Democratic parties. Finns Party MP Ari Jalonen and Christian Democrat MP Sauli […]
Finland should primarily accept quota refugees who are Christians, according to two parliamentarians from the Finns and Christian Democratic parties. Finns Party MP Ari Jalonen and Christian Democrat MP Sauli […]
By Majeeda Khan Tuesday, 09 September 2014 As an individual, Lady Safiyah represents the qualities which in today’s times, could easily be defined as a fine example for women’s empowerment. Today when we think of empowered women, what’s the image we have in our minds: power suits, breaking the glass ceiling, […]
By Majeeda Khan Tuesday, 09 September 2014 As an individual, Lady Safiyah represents the qualities which in today’s times, could easily be defined as a fine example for women’s empowerment. Today when we think of empowered women, what’s the image we have in our minds: power suits, breaking the glass ceiling, […]
African Union (AU) troops raped women and girls seeking medical aid or water from their bases in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, a rights group says. The troops had “misused” their power over women fleeing violence and poverty, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said. One Muslim girl, aged 15, reportedly had her headscarf […]
African Union (AU) troops raped women and girls seeking medical aid or water from their bases in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, a rights group says. The troops had “misused” their power over women fleeing violence and poverty, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said. One Muslim girl, aged 15, reportedly had her headscarf […]
Ebola is spreading exponentially in Liberia, with thousands of new cases expected in the next three weeks, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. Conventional methods to control the outbreak were “not having an adequate impact”, the UN’s health agency added. At least 2,100 people infected with Ebola have died so […]
Ebola is spreading exponentially in Liberia, with thousands of new cases expected in the next three weeks, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. Conventional methods to control the outbreak were “not having an adequate impact”, the UN’s health agency added. At least 2,100 people infected with Ebola have died so […]
The Daily Star by David Ignatius Palestinian politicians have been busy of late, putting together one of their most determined, powerful performances in recent memory – to wreck any gains that might have been made during this summer’s military conflict with Israel. The sniping between officials from Fatah and Hamas […]