Pak ‘blasphemy school’ teacher denied bail
AGENCIES – ARABNEWS Sunday 4 November 2012 LAHORE: A Pakistani court yesterday refused bail to the head teacher of a school caught in a blasphemy row. Asim Farooqi, 77, was […]
US-planned opposition overhaul taking shape
ARAB NEWS Sunday 4 November 2012 AMMAN: Details emerged yesterday of plans to reshape Syria’s opposition into a representative government-in-exile, on the eve of key talks between regime opponents. The talks starting today in Doha come amid US criticism of the main exiled opposition group, the Syrian National Council (SNC), […]
Egypt’s Coptic church prepares to choose pope
CAIRO (AP) â?? Egypt’s ancient Coptic Christian church is preparing to pick a new leader in an elaborate ceremony in which a blindfolded altar boy will draw from a crystal chalice holding the names of three senior clerics. Many Christians, estimated to make up 10 percent of Egypt’s 83 million […]
Rohingyas call for Global Action Day on Nov 8
Source: Pakistan Observer Yangon—Rohingya groups from across the world have signed a statement calling for a Global Day of Action on November 8 in support of human rights for the Rohingya people of Burma. “We call upon all organisations and individuals who support human rights for the Rohingya to unite […]
Former Al Qaeda terrorist preaches tolerance
Source: The Jakarta Post Repentant: Nasir Abas, a former member of the al-Qaeda-linked Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terror network, speaks during a discussion on terrorism in Jimbaran, Bali, on Monday. The discussion was part of the commemoration of the second Bali bombing, which claimed 23 lives on Oct. 1, 2005.(JP/Anggara Mahendra) […]
Reserve Bank of India, FINANCE MINISTRY DISCUSS ISLAMIC BANKING
Source: Radiance Weekly India may be closer to allowing Islamic banking than ever before with the central bank and the finance ministry discussing ways in which rules need to be changed to allow the interest-free practice that’s compatible with Shariah law. Demands by Muslim groups over the past few decades […]
In season of riots, Hindu father-Muslim son duo head to Delhi as ideals
Source: Indian Express Lucknow’s Hindu-Muslim father-son duo, Aiku Lal Sandil and Akbar, will be honoured at Delhi’s Phoolwalon ki Sair, which celebrates communal harmony, on Saturday. Akbar, a Muslim by birth, was adopted by Aiku Lal, a Hindu, in 2003 when Akbar landed in Lucknow after he got separated from […]
The Real Winner of American 2012 Elections: Wall Street
Demos: By Nomi Prins: According to the SEC’s own report card on “Enforcement Actions: Addressing Misconduct that led to or arose from the Financial Crisis” the SEC has levied charges against 112 […]
The Majesty that Islam was and soon will be!
Islamforwest.org: by Zia H. Shah: It is a volume about Muslim Heritage. Heritage of Islam is not about some bragging rights. It is not about some feel good emotion! It […]
Despite US Advice, Israel may still strike Iran with Azerbaijan’s help?
Will an Israeli strike on Iran come from Azerbaijan? Global Post: Israel needs help to strike Iran. They may have found one in neighboring Azerbaijan. Michael Moran he standoff between […]
Geneva/UN: Pakistan made a Laughing Stock on its Rights Statement
PAKISTAN: The stereo-type statement of the foreign minister during the UN UPR made her a laughing stock Asian Commission of Human Rights Commission: Contributors: Zulfiqar Halepoto Introduction: In the second […]
Strange Silence of the Muslim World over Destruction of Islamic Heritage: Can someone Explain?
The Saudis are bulldozing Islam’s heritage. Why the silence from the Muslim world? The Guradian: By Damian Thompson World Last updated: November 2nd, 2012 Modern Mecca, courtesy of the House of Saud (Photo: […]
Blasphemy allegations: Lahore school principal remanded, bail rejected
The Express Tribune: LAHORE: A court on Saturday refused bail to the principal of a school caught in a blasphemy row over a piece of homework allegedly containing derogatory references to Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Asim Farooqi, 77, was remanded in custody for 14 days on charges of blasphemy despite arguing he […]
Turks, Armenians and Ottomans
Hurriyyat Daily: I really was not expecting to eat the best lahmacun of my life on the western coast of the United States. (Lahmacun, a sort of thin pizza with […]
Two Kids gets into a fight, one Israeli – one Palestinian, what happens next?
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BE WARNED: In Saudi Arabia and Israel, Signals That Iran Has Retaliation in Works
The Iranians and their Hizbullah ally are sending warning signals about how they might fight a future war with the United States and Israel. The signals aren’t subtle—Tehran intends to retaliate for any attack on its nuclear facilities with blows against America’s allies in the region, hitting their most sensitive […]
Sympathetic policeman pays for shoplifter’s goods
John Hooper in Rome from The Sydney Morning Herald Officer called to deal with immigrant accused of stealing pasta, milk, nappies and baby food takes pity on hard-up suspect The financial crisis in Europe may have brought out the worst in certain bankers, but it seems to be bringing out […]
Human rights groups condemn ‘war crimes’ by Syrian rebels
Ruth Pollard Middle East Correspondent THE terrified men lie huddled in a group on the dusty floor of an abandoned building as armed opposition fighters kick and stamp on their bodies. Amid the chaos, the prisoners protest their innocence, but their cries go unheeded. Their captors – apparently fighters from […]
Germany Catholics wary about major Luther festivities
By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor REUTERS PARIS | Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:25pm EDT PARIS (Reuters) – It’s rare to be invited to an event five years off and even rarer to bicker about its details, but Germany’s Catholic Church finds itself in that delicate situation thanks to an overture […]
China Proposes Space Solar Power Collaboration With India
Source: Times of India BEIJING: China today rolled out a red carpet to “Missile man” and ex-President APJ Abdul Kalam on his first visit to the country, proposing a joint […]