Gaza fights to save its oldest monastery
Palestinians submitted Saint Hilarion to be included on the World Heritage List of UNESCO AFPPublished: 12:56 June 23, 2013Gulf News Tel Umm Al-Amr, Palestine: A haven of peace in the […]
Saudi police kill suspect on wanted list
Al Rabah was shot while trying to evade arrest afpPublished: 14:19 June 23, 2013Gulf News Riyadh: Saudi police shot dead a man who fled when they tried to arrest him for allegedly taking part in unrest in the Eastern Province last year, a report said on Sunday. Security forces tracked […]
Do you know your history? Muslim colonies in France, Italy and Switzerland in Middle ages
The extracts below are abridged quotes from Reinaud’s French work entitled ‘Invasions des sarrazinz en france, et de france en savoie en piedmont et en suisse’ published in 1836, cited in a book entitled “Muslim Colonies in France, Northern Italy and Switzerland” by Haroon Khan Sherwani. ——- “And now the whole of Switzerland […]
Edward Snowden asks Ecuador for asylum
Source: BBC Edward Snowden, the former US intelligence contractor who leaked classified documents revealing US internet and phone surveillance, has asked Ecuador for asylum. The request was confirmed by Ecuador’s […]
Ahmadi Children face difficulty in getting ID cards and birth certificates
Voice of Indonesia: Ahmadis still displaced in NTB face difficulty in obtaining identity cards and birth certificates for their children. Ahmadiyah members who had taken refuge in Dormitory Transito Mataram, […]
Words Hurt
Racist abuse drives 6-year-old to suicide attempt Schoolmates made life of black Israeli girl hell, causing happy, confident child severe psychological problems. Education ministry: There was abuse but it stopped, […]
Egyptian army ‘ready to intervene to stop conflict’
Source: BBC The army in Egypt has warned it will not allow the country to descend into “uncontrollable conflict”. More:
Can men’s preference for younger women explain the origin of menopause?
The Globe and Mail http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/can-mens-preference-for-younger-women-explain-the-origin-of-menopause/article12531248/ Theories abound as to why women go into menopause, but the latest hypothesis being put forward suggests it may be men – or specifically their preference for younger mates – that has led to women’s loss of fertility at a certain age. Researchers at McMaster […]
What Our World Would Look Like Without Honeybees
Business Insider: by Dina Specter. A world without honeybees would also mean a world without fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Nearly one-third of the world’s crops are dependent on honeybees for pollination, but over the last decade the black-and-yellow insects have been dying at unprecedented rates both in the United States and abroad. Pesticides, […]
A Compliment in Disguise: Pakistan Government has Banned the Muslim Times
By Zia H Shah MD As of 7th of June, 2013, the Muslim Times has been banned in parts of Pakistan. When the readers try to log in, instead of our […]
Khurram, Minister of Science and Technology, to inaugurate summer college inspired by Dr. Abdus Salam
Pakisatan Observer. Islamabad—Minister of State for Science and Technology, Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan will inaugurate 38th International Nathiagali Summer College on Physics and Contemporary Needs, here on Monday the 24th June, 2013. This annual scientific activity will bring together about 300 scientists from various countries of the developing world and […]
MIGRATION COOPERATION – Swiss and Nigerians approve migration plan
June 20, 2013 – Swissinfo.ch Nigeria has accepted an action plan proposed by Switzerland to prevent “irregular migration” and deal with other migration-related issues, the Swiss government announced on Thursday […]
Abbas accepts Palestinian PM’s resignation
Reuters Swissinfo.ch June 23, 2013 – 12:46 RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah, who announced on Thursday that he was quitting just two weeks after taking office. “The president accepted the resignation of the prime minister and […]
Video-Press Point: Is Islam for the West? Loyalty and Love for Homeland
mta.tv: youtube: A live interactive programme exploring news stories from around the world relating to Islam and persecution. This one addresses the Woowich murder and clarifies the real Islamic […]
Iran vote exposes Canadian extremism
By: Tony Burman Special to the Star, Published on Sat Jun 22 2013 The Toronto Star The overwhelming reaction of international governments to the dramatic outcome of Iran’s presidential election was cautious but hopeful. Some even wondered whether it might lead to a historic breakthrough in the dangerous nuclear conflict […]
Video: Harpeet Singh interviews Khalifa of Islam
Tweet by Bilal Mahmood: Youtube.com: Huzor’s interview in three languages Punjabi, Urdu and English Watch in Youtube
When you’re dying, what will you regret?
Source: CNN I read an article a few months ago that had a profound impact on me. This article shared the observations of a nurse who had cared for dying patients on their deathbed. She documented their regrets as they reflected upon their lives and their impending demise. Did these people […]
Snowden flies out of Hong Kong
Source: CNN Edward Snowden left Hong Kong on Sunday for a third country “through a lawful and normal channel,” the Hong Kong government said. And he left with the help of WikiLeaks, who assisted with Snowden’s “political asylum in a democratic country, travel papers (and) safe exit from Hong Kong.” the […]
Spain uncovers al Qaeda network for Syrian jihadists
Source: LUBP In raids conducted earlier today, Spanish authorities arrested eight suspected members of an al Qaeda network who are allegedly involved in training, funding, and facilitating travel for jihadist fighters to Syria. The network is based in the Spanish territory of Ceuta and in the city of Fnideq in […]
State powerless to boost crawling birth rate
Source: The Local German women have on average 1.3 children, among the lowest rate in the industrialised world, resulting in a shrinking and ageing population that threatens long-term finances and the ability of companies to find workers. However Family Minister Kristina Schröder does not see the government’s annual €200 billion […]