Catholic hospitals refused rape victim help
Source: The Local Two Catholic hospitals in Cologne refused to examine a woman who said she had been raped to avoid having to offer her advice on abortion or the morning-after pill. More:
Partitioning the “two-state solution”
Semantic acceptance of the term ‘State of Palestine’ is of fundamental importance to the peace process, writes author by John V. Whitbeck ALJAZEERA John V. Whitbeck is an international lawyer […]
Uncertainty over missing Algeria hostages
Fate of hostages unclear after reports that at least 30 were killed in military operation that ended a 36-hour standoff. SOURCE: ALJAZEERA At least 30 hostages and 11 members of […]
Jesus ‘Used to Be Jewish’? That’s Not What the Gospels Say
Epigraph: “And remember when Jesus, son of Mary, said, ‘O children of Israel, surely I am Allah’s Messenger unto you, fulfilling that which is before me of the Torah, and […]
Pakistan Country Report: Persecution News of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Alislam.org: International Press Desk: Executive Summary: Religious extremists murder five more Ahmadi Muslims in targeting religious leaders, active members, doctors and businessmen. No arrests have been made. Four further attempts on Ahmadi Muslim lives were made putting the victims in a critical state. Ahmadi Muslim students face prejudice, ostracization and labelled Wajibul […]
Canadian authorities summon Qadri for violating oath taken on seeking Asylum
Express Tribune: Canadian authorities on Friday summoned Minhajul Quran International (MQI) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri on February 5, and sought explanation from him for violating the oath he took while seeking asylum, Express News reported. The authorities said that Qadri violated the oath stating that he was not allowed to enter the […]
Burn, burn – Africa’s Afghanistan
Source: Asia Times: By Pepe Escobar LONDON – One’s got to love the sound of a Frenchman’s Mirage 2000 fighter jet in the morning. Smells like… a delicious neo-colonial breakfast in Hollandaise sauce. Make it quagmire sauce. Apparently, it’s a no-brainer. Mali holds 15.8 million people – with a per […]
Approval required for mixed marriages in Kuwait
Manama: Foreign women who married Kuwaiti men after January 2010 will need the approval of a special committee to be able to live in Kuwait. “The interior ministry has stopped stamping residence permits to the foreign wives of Kuwaiti nationals and whose marriage took place after January 1, 2010,” security […]
Kuwaiti women can now become judges
However, several women applicants said that they would always recall the day they handed in their papers as “a historic breakthrough.” “This is a beautiful day in my life,” an applicant who did not give her name, told local Arabic daily Al Qabas. “This is great because in the past […]
Horsemeat-in-burgers scandal prompts food hygiene fears
Religious leaders have expressed concern at DNA from horses and pigs being found in frozen beefburgers. Jewish leaders warned such incidents must not happen again, while the Muslim Council of Britain said it was worried by the whole issue of misdescription of food. John Benjamin, the chief executive of the […]
Qadri long march left Islamabad in mess
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013118story_18-1-2013_pg11_7 Qadri’s long march took away capital’s charm ISLAMABAD: Islamabad was once the most charming and clean city in the country but now the capital has become a hub of rallies and it is losing its charm. The long march and sit-in led by Dr Tahirul Qadri ruined the charm […]
‘Curiosity leads to scientific contributions’-Science in Islam
The Express Tribune: KARACHI: Curiosity and inquisitiveness were the traits which earned earlier Muslim scientists their rightful place in the development of science and these are the two qualities which are missing today. Dr Pervez Hoodbhoy shared these views on Tuesday evening while speaking on “Science in Islam: Past, Present and […]
Worlds Largest Religious Festival-Maha Kumbh Mela
Huff Post: The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested from demons a golden pot containing the nectar of immortality. In a 12-day fight for possession, four drops fell to earth, in the cities of Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujain and Nasik. Every three years […]
Can President Obama swear in on a Bible, if Half of it is Forged?
January, 2012 Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Jan. 20th — Presidential Inauguration Day, for President Barack Obama — is a Sunday, so […]
Presidents should not swear in on a Bible
By Dean Obeidallah, Special to CNN updated 10:35 AM EST, Thu January 17, 2013 (CNN) — U.S. presidents should not be sworn into office with their hand on a Bible. At […]
Jesus Constantly Prays to God the Father and Not to Himself
Collected by Zia H Shah MD The Church of Mary Magdalene “Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down […]
Russian ships to pick up munitions and head to Syria
STORY SUMMARY by Thomas Grove The Daily Star, Lebanon Two Russian ships heading for a naval exercise off Syria this month are picking up munitions to drop at the Syrian port of Tartous, news agencies reported on Thursday. A Russian General Staff source told the Itar-Tass news agency that the […]
Will an African Be Chosen to Lead the World Trade Organization?
Source: All Africa.Com Notwithstanding the fact that the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has few real powers as executive head of a member-driven organization, it is one of the most coveted high-level international posts. With the incumbent, Pascal Lamy of France, expected to step down when his […]
Talks between govt, Qadri conclude successfully
Source: Dawn.Com Tahirul Qadri (L) gestures while talking with ruling parties coalition leaders Qamar Zaman Kaira (2R), Mushahid Hussain (C), and Farooq H. Naek (R) during a meeting at a protest rally in Islamabad on January 17, 2013. – AFP Photo ISLAMABAD: Talks between Tahirul Qadri, chief of the Tehrik-i-Minhajul […]
Best Muslim Friedly-Holiday Destinations around the Globe
By Akhyari Hananto Indonesia has been named the sixth best Muslim-friendly holiday destination in the world, in a new survey released on Wednesday that listed Malaysia in the top position. […]