TRIPOLI: The leaders of a movement for self-rule in eastern Libya has unilaterally announced the formation of a shadow government, the latest challenge to the weakened central authority. The announcement came several months after the movement, backed by some militias and local tribes, declared the eastern half of Libya to […]
Source: Alislam.org The Excellences of Prophethood From writings of Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, The Promised Messiah The life of the Holy Prophet, peace be on him, was a life of […]
The Independent: by Deema Almashabi, Glen Carey – A group of Saudi Arabian women plan to protest today against the world’s only ban on female drivers. Organisers are urging women across the country to take to the roads. The group, named the “26th October Women’s Driving Campaign,” called on the […]
abcNews: by Mari Yamaguchi and Ken Moritsugu – An earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck early Saturday off Japan’s east coast, the U.S. Geological Survey said, triggering small tsunamis but causing no apparent damage. Japan’s meteorological agency said the quake was an aftershock of the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that […]
Telegraph: I never thought I would write this, but Aung San Suu Kyi sent a shiver down my spine when she appeared on the Today programme this morning. Her equivocal attitude […]
Morning Star: ISTANBUL (Morning Star News) – Police and a banned Islamic extremist group in Lahore, Pakistan are searching for a young Christian accused of blasphemy – with the extremist group calling for his death – after he sought to correct misconceptions about Christianity in a Muslim book, sources said. Sources […]
As no recipient is chosen for the Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership, we ask where the continent’s role models are. Inside Story AL JAZEERA 15 Oct 2013 10:34 The Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership was established in 2006 by Sudanese billionaire Mo Ibrahim. The prize seeks to recognise and support […]
As no recipient is chosen for the Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership, we ask where the continent’s role models are. Inside Story AL JAZEERA 15 Oct 2013 10:34 The Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership was established in 2006 by Sudanese billionaire Mo Ibrahim. The prize seeks to recognise and support […]
By SAPTARISHI DUTTA A week after Indian government archaeologists started digging for treasure with nothing more than the word of a Hindu holy man’s vision to guide them, they have […]
By Audra Schroeder on October 24, 2013 Email Noam Chomsky, noted linguist and activist, took time out recently to eloquently explain how the Internet is making us stupider. He’s the star of a short clip called “Noam Chomsky on Sandwiches and Twitter,” uploaded yesterday to YouTube channel the Chomsky Videos. […]
By: The Associated Press, Published on Fri Oct 25 2013 LONDON—A white supremacist Ukrainian student who murdered an elderly Muslim man and plotted a terrorist bombing campaign against mosques in […]
Palestinians have fiercely defended their right to return to the lands and villages they were forced to leave between 1947 and 1949 as Israel was created. This video by refugee rights group Badil, Introduction to Practicalities of Return features interviews with refugees and experts and scenes of the lands from […]
MUMBAI: Looking to find a husband, make friends, and get ahead at work? Then you need to have lighter skin. That’s the all-pervasive message in India, and it’s something that […]
Source: Asia Times: All signs are showing that the otherwise secretive Saudi regime is angry. Very, very angry. Not only did the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refuse to take a seat at the UN Security Council, [1] but now the Saudi spy chief, Prince Bandar bin Sultan, appears to be […]
Source: Asia Times: All signs are showing that the otherwise secretive Saudi regime is angry. Very, very angry. Not only did the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refuse to take a seat at the UN Security Council, [1] but now the Saudi spy chief, Prince Bandar bin Sultan, appears to be […]
Source: CNN (CNN) — Pakistani officials have for years secretly endorsed the U.S. drone program, even picking out at least one target for such an attack, according to a Washington Post report. Neither the White House, the U.S. State Department nor the Pakistani Foreign Ministry would comment on the story, which said […]
Source: The Local: We have returned to our intercultural relations expert to look at the top German complaints about their expat partners. Blogger Oh God, My Wife Is German and The Local this week look at ten common complaints from Germans lucky enough to fall in love with expats. More:
President Vladimir Putin Islam Shines In Russian Culture: Putin Source: OnIslam BASHKORTOSTAN – Appealing to the Muslim minority, Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Muslims as ‘vital’ component in the country’s diverse and rich society during his visit to… Russia not interested in tensions between West and […]
Source: The Local: On the back of revelations that the US has been listening into Chancellor Angela Merkel’s mobile phone, the leader said on Friday that she has two phones. The one that the NSA were listening to is not used for really important chats. More: