Church must help the poorest, not dissect theology, pope says
May 18, 2013 – 22:55 By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis shared personal moments with 200,000 people on Saturday, telling them he sometimes nods off while praying […]
CTV British Columbia Reports on Opening Reception for Largest Mosque in BC
bc.ctv.ca: Thousands gathered in Delta Saturday for the opening of a new mosque, now one of the largest houses of worship for the Ahmadiyya Islamic community in the world. The $8 million Baitur Rahman complex on River Road is 33,000 sq. ft and includes a day care, gym and prayer […]
10 killed in Horrific Soreze Accident – Mauritius
A horrific accident occurred on May, 3 in Soreze on the M1 highway at about 9:30. 10 people were killed, 46 injured and 26 admitted to hospital. Three person are in a critical state at Jeetoo Hospital. Twenty six have been admitted to Jeetoo hospital. Seven women and three men […]
Permis à points: 308 chauffeurs épinglés en six jours
(Lexpress.mu) Ils ont été 308 automobilistes à avoir été pris en contravention pour des délits qui requièrent une attribution de points pénalisant depuis l’entrée en vigueur du permis à points, vendredi 10 mai. Parmi les 308 automobilistes concernés, 160 ont été verbalisés pour excès de vitesse. Il faudra ajouter à […]
From revolt to nearly intractable sectarian stalemate
STORY SUMMARY What began in Syria as a revolt against an oppressive regime has evolved into a sectarian civil war and, more recently, into a proxy conflict. Today, Syria represents Russia’s only remaining toehold in the Arab world, while all of Assad’s regional opponents are U.S. allies. Indeed, government forces […]
Syria’s Nusra Front eclipsed by Iraq-based Al Qaeda
Reuters | May 18, 2013 | JORDAN TIMES BEIRUT — The most feared and effective rebel group battling President Bashar Assad, the Islamist Nusra Front, is being eclipsed by a more radical jihadi force whose aims go far beyond overthrowing the Syrian leader. Al Qaeda’s Iraq-based wing, which nurtured Nusra […]
Report: Israel prefers Assad survive Syria conflict
Times of London’ quotes Israeli officer as saying Israel prefers “the devil it knows.” by Jerusalem Post The scenario that Syrian President Bashar Assad would survive his country’s bloody conflict, […]
Kingdom becoming more tolerant — Saudi filmmaker
CANNES: ARAB NEWS Sunday 19 May 2013 Saudi filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour said yesterday that her country was becoming “more tolerant and more accepting.” Al-Mansour, the Kingdom’s first woman film director, […]
Saudi Arabia: Leading Muslim (lady) architect tapped for metro project
RIYADH: RODOLFO C. ESTIMO JR. ARABNEWS Sunday 19 May 2013 The ArRiyadh Development Authority has tapped the world’s leading Muslim architect Zaha Hadid to design its metro station at the […]
Ahmadiyya Muslims gather in Delta for inauguration of mosque
CTV British Columbia. The Ahmadiyya movement was founded in 1889 and has tens of millions of members across more than 200 counties. Thousands gathered in Delta Saturday for the opening of a new mosque, now one of the largest houses of worship for the Ahmadiyya Islamic community in the world. […]
[Video] Inaugration Reception of Baitur Rahman Mosque: “Muslims Must be Ready to Protect Worshipping Places of All Faiths” Key note Address of Khalifa of Islam
Youtube: Published on May 18, 2013 http://www.alislam.org Inauguration Reception of Baitur Rahman Mosque Vancouver with Keynote Address by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community). Recorded on 18th […]
Saudi woman makes history by reaching Everest summit
Source: BBC A Saudi woman has made history by reaching the summit of the world’s highest mountain. Raha Moharrak, 25, not only became the first Saudi woman to attempt the […]
Jerusalem and Umar ibn al-Khattab
Jerusalem is a city holy to the three largest monotheistic faiths – Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Because of its history that spans thousands of years, it goes by many names: Jerusalem, al-Quds, Yerushaláyim, Aelia, and more, all reflecting its diverse heritage. It is a city that numerous Muslim prophets called […]
Human rights ruling: Swiss ordered to define assisted suicide laws
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Switzerland to clarify whether and under what conditions individuals not suffering from terminal illnesses should be helped to end their own lives […]
Israel warns against Russian arms supply to Syria
May 18, 2013 – 19:47 By Maayan Lubell SWISSINFO.CH JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel said on Saturday that advanced weapons supplied by Russia to war-torn Syria could end up in the wrong hands and be used against the Jewish state. A Russian shipment of Yakhont anti-ship missiles to Syria was condemned […]
Activists: Rebel groups kidnap in Syria’s Aleppo
Two militant groups in Syria start a tit-for-tat cycle of kidnappings following factory raid Syrian activists say that a wave of tit-for-tat kidnappings between rival Islamic militant groups in the northern city of Aleppo risks sparking large-scale internal fighting between rebels. Rami Abdul-Rahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for […]
UK: Muslim prayer centre should build bridges
“GO back back too (sic) ya own country and take ya mosk (sic) with ya”. Source: Shropshire Star “If they want 2 “practise” there (sic) religion y not do it […]
Someone Has Reported Seeing Jesus On A Motorbike
Source:The Telegraph Should we believe them or ask them for proof and does the power of belief lose its vitality when God appears? More:
Annual Convention (Jalsa Salana) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Sri Lanka
Source: Lankaweb By A. Abdul Aziz, Press Secretary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Sri Lanka. The Annual Convention (Jalsa Salana) of the Sri Lanka Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at was held on last Sunday […]
Would Jesus Cut Food Stamps?
Huff Post: Food Stamp Cuts Spark Bible Debate WASHINGTON — Republican and Democrats sparred this week on where Jesus Christ would stand on food stamps, a federal program that supported 47 million Americans last year. On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee approved Republican legislation that would reform farm subsidies and […]