Source: Nasim Malik via The Telegraph The communications watchdog, Ofcom, has made a series of rulings against channels which allowed “inflammatory” material to be broadcast in breach of rules which forbid extreme opinions gaining a platform on British television. The cases, disclosed today, include examples of an imam telling viewers […]
http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&contentId=world/2013/02/15/rajpal-black-russia-meteor-shock-sonic-boom.cnn Moscow (CNN) — A meteor streaked through the skies above Russia’s Urals region Friday morning, before exploding with a flash and boom that shattered glass in buildings and left […]
Swedish photographer Paul Hansen snags top photojournalism award for haunting image captured during Palestinian children’s funeral; violence in the Middle East a dominant theme in the competition. (Explicit images) Swedish […]
Source: Spiegel Germany: For over a decade, the Arab television broadcaster Al-Jazeera was widely respected for providing an independent voice from the Middle East. Recently, however, several top journalists have left, saying the station has developed a clear political agenda. More:
Dawn.com: Simon Tisdall THE idea that a woman can mediate successfully between armed groups of hostile men, and that one of these groups comprises hardline, Sharia-touting Islamists, might seem far-fetched to traditional Western societies. But not so in the Philippines, where two women have taken the lead in resolving the […]
Source: The Huffington Post Early last month, a conference was held in London, entitled “Have Muslims Misunderstood Evolution?” under the auspices of The Deen Institute, an organization which aims at promoting engagement between the Islamic tradition and modernity. The event sparked off a debate on social media and op-ed columns regarding the place […]
RT: Russia’s Urals region has been rocked by a meteorite explosion in the stratosphere. The impact wave damaged several buildings, and blew out thousands of windows amid frigid winter weather. Hundreds are seeking medical attention for minor injuries. Eyewitness accounts of the meteorite phenomenon, handpicked by RT. According to unconfirmed reports, the meteorite […]
Source: The Rabwah Times: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community which was operating in Almaty didn’t pass the procedure of mandatory re-registration. The court has made a decision to close it, however, the argument about its’ rights continue. The head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Kazakhstan, Nyrim Taibek, says that the community hasn’t been re-registered as […]
Source: Jakarta Globe: Vatican City. Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday called for “real renewal” in the Catholic Church at an emotional farewell ceremony with priests from his Rome diocese and told them he would be “hidden from the world” after he resigns at the end of this month. “We must […]
This is a flash back of photos of the highlights of Leadership Crisis Symposium hosted last year by Ahmadiyya Muslim of Silicon Valley Chapter where several civic leaders and county officials were recognized. https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/101288504555853648658/albums/5521559618756304753/5767732515791740610 Koya
Second annual Abrahamic Traditions dinner in Flint brings together Judaism, Christianity, Islam By Chris Aldridge | caldridg@mlive.com on February 14, 2013 at 5:30 PM Print Email The first Abrahamic Traditions dinner held in 2012.Courtesy photo FLINT, MI — Communication and understanding are the main courses for a free community dinner March […]
Thanks to Sacramento-based writer Raas Sidiqui a columnist for Pakisan Link (LA) for sending this news. ( KOYA). Honouring a hero: In New York, a street now bears Salman’s name Pakistani-American died while rescuing people from the Twin Towers. By Zarrar Khuhro Published: February 15, 2013 The name of Salman […]
This one great event here in San Francisco Bay Area started by a group of youngsters about ten years that’s open to all Muslims where they come and meet, enjoy and showcase themselve at rented booths. The event drwas over ten thousand visitors throughout the day. For last couple of years […]
AN ARABNEWS Friday 15 February 2013 Islam is the majority religion of the Gambia, with around 90 percent of the population being Muslims and most have a Catholic relative/relation. The other religions include Christians, Catholics, Methodist, Baptist and Traditional African religion. Islam in the Gambia is unique in its unity […]
by Simon Bradley, swissinfo.ch Almost four years after Sri Lankan government forces crushed Tamil rebels, Switzerland is backing a South African post-Apartheid reconciliation initiative to bring parties to the negotiating […]
By Rami G. Khouri STORY SUMMARY If you want to better understand the best and worst aspects of the American system of government and the morality that underpins it, you should follow one of the most fascinating developments taking place in Washington these days: the debate that has opened on […]
“If you believe in free speech,” said the email, “please cancel Robert Fisk’s tour.” Now, where have I seen these ruthless tactics before… by Robert Fisk, The Independent The Syrian civil war has “spilled over” into… Canada. Now you might say that the land Generals Wolfe and Montcalm died for […]
Daily Telegraph, UK The builders are still working on a multimillion pound home for Benazir Bhutto’s son and heir but it has already sparked an angry wave of accusations that the young leader is out of touch with his country’s impoverished population. By Rob Crilly, Islamabad Set in 14 acres […]
The Economist: “STAR TREK”, said one commentator. “They may as well wear a burqa,” huffed another. Supposedly chaste new uniforms for Turkish Airlines (THY) cabin attendants have triggered mirth and horror in the cyberworld. They have also sharpened debate about creeping conservatism under the mildly Islamist Justice and Development (AK) […]
The Times of Israel: Lawyer who met Mossad spy two days earlier says he ‘absolutely’ wasn’t suicidal, but that he’d spent many harrowing months in solitary confinement. Australian-born Mossad spy […]