19 tourists killed as balloon explodes at Egypt’s Luxor
Story Summary A hot air balloon caught fire and exploded as it was flying over Egypt’s ancient temple city of Luxor on Tuesday, killing 19 tourists, a security official said. […]
Syria says it’s ready for talks with armed rebels
Kerry urges Syrian opposition to attend Rome talks MOSCOW/LONDON — Syria is ready to hold talks with the armed opposition trying to topple President Bashar Assad, the country’s foreign minister […]
VIEW : Who will take a bullet for Sherry Rehman? — Qasim Rashid
No other logical choice exists but to unite as one community against religious discrimination, oppression of conscience, and violence Pakistan Ambassador to the United States of America, Sherry Rehman’s twitter […]
Turkey’s difficult choice in Palestine, Israel
by Ramzy Baroud AlArabiyya An Israeli-Turkish rapprochement is unmistakably under way, but unlike the heyday of their political alignment of the1990s, the revamped relationship is likely to be more guarded and will pose a greater challenge to Turkey rather than to Israel. Israeli media referenced a report by Turkish newspaper […]
Pope forces out Cardinal Keith O’Brien
Source: theguardian, by Severin Carrell and Sam Jones. The pope has forced the abrupt resignation of Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic as the church made a frantic attempt to minimise the impact of allegations of “inappropriate acts” committed by Cardinal Keith O’Brien against fellow priests. The cardinal revealed in his statement […]
Freedom of religion and belief in Pakistan
The Daily Times: by Rehman Anwer: Owing to the contemporary climate of extremism in Pakistan, the key is to bring various faith communities together and make collective efforts to foster peace and stability Faith Matters, a conflict resolution and interfaith organisation, has developed a unique programme to promote harmonious relationships between […]
Nation of Islam asks for gang protection: Washington Post
Nation of Islam asks for gang protection February 25, 2013 18:24 Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. (Reuters / Rebecca Cook) Tags Army, Religion, Security, USA Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan has a proposition for the members of Chicago’s gangs — and it doesn’t even involve getting them to put down their […]
Religious office a great investment
Source: National Post Reader’s Letters Re: Hearing The Call Of A Higher (Political) Power, Kelly McParland, Feb. 21. Canada’s Office of Religious Freedom will probably not end religious persecution that occurs on foreign soil, but God willing, it will make an indelible and positive mark on humanity for centuries to come. […]
FERIAL MASRY FIRST SAUDI AMERICAN IN US POLICITCS GETS ROUSING APPLAUSE AT 32 UMA CONVENTIONl: THE MUSLIM NEWS
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Dhaka: Islami Bank seeks help from central bank
Source: BDNews24. Islami Bank has sought assistance from the Bangladesh Bank as it has plunged into a massive crisis in the wake of calls by activists of the Shahbagh movement to severe relations with any institution having links with war criminals. The call by the activists drew huge response with […]
Deconstructing the Shahbagh Square protests
Courtesy: DAWN.com Bangladeshi students and pro-government supporters gather during a rally demanding death to Islamic political party leaders who are on trial for alleged war crimes during the country’s 1971 independence war, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. Eight top leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamic party, are […]
Britain’s Economic Malaise Brought Ratings Downgrade
LONDON — At the root of Moody’s decision to downgrade Britain’s credit rating is a crucial economic reality: Britain has begun to trail its peers in Europe — even bailed-out euro zone economies — when it comes to bringing down its budget deficit and making it attractive for foreigners to […]
Nation of Islam Leader Farrakhan says black must curb spending: Washington Post
Nation of Islam leader Farrakhan says blacks should curb spending, pool … Washington Post CHICAGO — Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan on Sunday called on blacks nationwide to curb economic disparities by cutting back on excessive spending, pooling resources and investing in land — an action plan he laid out during a three-hour … See […]
Hatred is a Poison!
Source: The Malta Independent: Monday, February 25, 2013, by Laiq Ahmed Atif. As the love is a powerful weapon of unity and friendship, hatred is of disarray and animosity. Love […]
Cardinal Keith O’Brien who supported marriage for Priests Resigns as Archbishop
Headline modified by the Muslim Times Source: BBC Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic cleric, Cardinal Keith O’Brien, is stepping down as leader of the Scottish Catholic Church. It follows allegations […]
The practical case for a secular state in Pakistan
The Daily Times: Yasser Latif Hamdani: The state may enable Muslims to live according to Islamic ideals according to their own interpretation but the state has no business forcing Muslims to live according to Islamic ideals of any interpretation A secular Pakistan is not a question of idealism. It is […]
Video: Prime Minister Harper Compliments Ahmadiyya Muslim Community In Canada
Youtube: Published on Feb 20, 2013 Prime Minister Stephen Harper chose the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at headquarters in Maple today to announce the creation of the Canadian Office of Religious Freedom and appoint its first ambassador, public servant Dr. Andrew Bennett. Paying tribute to his hosts, Mr. Harper said he is grateful for […]