Indonesia’s last synagogue razed
Currently, about 20 Jews are estimated to be living in Indonesia. Haaretz: Indonesia’s last remaining synagogue has been destroyed, a Dutch news site reported last week. ……….. Situated in in […]
Chief justice arrested for bribery charges
The Jakarta Post: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has announced the arrest of Constitutional Court (MK) Chief Justice Akil Mochtar, a Golkar Party politician named Chairunissa, Gunung Mas Regent Hambit […]
The third state of consciousness under the knife
Are we really unconscious under general anaesthetic? BBC: Having a general anaesthetic is a routine part of many operations. But what happens if you are still conscious after you close […]
Trials in Bangladesh
“Nixon and Kissinger’s Forgotten Shame,” by Gary J. Bass (Op-Ed, Sept. 30), about genocide in Bangladesh, is a searing reminder that evil was perpetrated four decades ago and that justice is overdue. I disagree with Mr. Bass, however, when he suggests that the war-crimes tribunal doesn’t meet due process standards. […]
Hindu idols vandalised in Bangladesh
At least eight idols of Hindu gods and goddesses were vandalised by unidentified miscreants in Bangladesh, a media report said Friday. A group of people broke into the community puja pandal at a village in Bangladesh’s Natore district early Friday and damaged the newly-carved idols of goddesses Durga, and Lakshmi, […]
India’s booming rent-a-womb industry
Dawn.com Most pregnant mothers are kept in Shelter Homes during their days of confinement; critics have dubbed these homes as “baby factories”. Why do women take such a step? A 28-year-old surrogate mother Vasanti, said, “In India, relationships and family are very highly valued. One can do anything for one’s […]
A European tragedy: Over 300 Africans Drown near Lampedusa
global post: BRUSSELS, Belgium — More than 15,000 people have died in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea since the late 1990s after fleeing poverty, war and oppression in Africa, Asia and […]
Pakistan’s deconstruct
the nation.com: Terrorism in Pakistan cannot be brought to an abrupt end through violent means. Most explanations about the strains and motivations of militancy though true are not universally applicable. Just like politics makes strange bedfellows, umbrella militant organisation will ally with any group or country prepared to challenge their […]
Olmsted Falls school district pulls video on Islam after conservative group raises possible legal challenge
cleveland.com: OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio – Faced with the threat of a federal lawsuit, the Olmsted Falls schools have pulled a video about Muslims in America from its seventh-grade social studies curriculum. School Superintendent Jim Lloyd said the district agreed to remove the 2005 documentary TV show, “30 Days: Muslims and America,” rather than spend […]
High-level dialogue Minister calls for more migration co-operation
October 4, 2013 – 10:42 Swiss Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga has told a high-level United Nations meeting that migrants worldwide should be better protected. “For a long time, Switzerland was […]
UNESCO to send fact-finding mission to Jerusalem, Palestine
Momani says King’s efforts ‘decisive’ in obtaining the resolution Jordan Times AMMAN — Minister of State for Media Affairs and Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani on Friday highlighted the efforts of […]
Muslims must fight terrorism
Arab News In his article “Gulf between perception and reality of Muslims” (Oct.3), Aijaz Zaka Syed has once again echoed the feelings of all Muslims around the globe who feel bad about the way the entire community is being blamed for the wrongdoings of a few, who in the name […]
Centenarian Indian Hajis making the most of it
Believe it or not, at a time when younger people are becoming victims of even minor infections, three Indian pilgrims above the age of 100 have arrived in the Kingdom […]
Stop Talking Abbas. Now. | Israeli minister: West Bank ‘will be under Israeli control forever’
Ariel says “All the area located to the west of the Jordan River is owned by Israel and it will continue to be under Israeli control forever,” Israeli housing minister, […]
Stop Talking Abbas. Now. | Israeli minister: West Bank ‘will be under Israeli control forever’
Ariel says “All the area located to the west of the Jordan River is owned by Israel and it will continue to be under Israeli control forever,” Israeli housing minister, […]
The Challenges of International Justice
Huff Post Canada: By Josh D. Scheinhert – We must work to further foster a culture of justice and accountability. Inherent in that role for a state like Canada is to press allies, like the U.S. and Israel, that have not joined the court to do so, and remove one […]
Book Review: “Quiet” by Susan Cain
Author Susan Cain, Published 2012 Reviewed by Naseer A. Tahir, MD The author Susan Cain, herself an introvert, is an honors graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. She worked since 2005 for the book. She met thousands of people and has read as many books for the preparation and […]
Book Review: "Quiet" by Susan Cain
Author Susan Cain, Published 2012 Reviewed by Naseer A. Tahir, MD The author Susan Cain, herself an introvert, is an honors graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. She worked since 2005 for the book. She met thousands of people and has read as many books for the preparation and […]
Saudi black op team behind Damascus chem weapons attack – diplomatic sources
RT: can be pieced together. The criminal provocation in Eastern Ghouta was done by a black op team that the Saudi’s sent through Jordan and which acted with support of the Liwa Al-Islam group,” a source in the diplomatic circles told Interfax. The attack and its consequences had a huge impact on […]