Twenty Seven new islands emerge in Aceh, Indonesia
REPUBLIKA: About 27 new islands emerge in the marine in Simeulue, Aceh, on the aftermath of earthquake and tsunami in December 2004. The new islands are showing the signs of […]
When a Christian charity keeps a madarasa running
Source: The Hindu At a time of unprecedented violence and unrest in parts of the world over the anti-Islamic film Innocence of Muslims, a heartening example of communal harmony and respect for other faiths is being set in a nondescript gali at Sundar Nagari in East Delhi. Three years ago, […]
Retired Muslim teacher leads way for Assam Hindu temple repair
Source: Indian Express Although an undercurrent of communal tension continues to grip Dhubri district in western Assam following the desecration of a Kali temple on September 7 in the heart of the district town, a retired Muslim teacher has come forward with a donation of Rs 5,000 for repair of […]
Pastor drops dead in front of wedding couple
Source: The Local A fairytale wedding in southern Bavaria at the weekend turned into a nightmare when the pastor dropped dead in front of the happy couple before they could say “I do. More:
5 Insights From the World’s Religions
Source: The Huffington Post By Jeffrey Small: Author, ‘The Breath of God’ We fear what we do not understand. Creating opportunities for those of different faiths to interact can reveal that […]
China’s first aircraft carrier enters service
Source: BBC China’s first aircraft carrier has entered into service, the Defence Ministry says. The 300m (990ft) Liaoning – named after the province where it was refitted – is a […]
At UN: The Limits of Free speech divides the West and the Muslim Nations
At UN, free speech divides West and Muslim nations Los Angeles Times Prompted by the anti-Islam video produced in California that has stirred deadly riots around the world, delegations from major Muslim nations have arrived at the U.N. prepared to demand international curbs on speech or media that they believe defame … […]
Jordan to host World Economic Forum in 2013
AMMAN — Jordan will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the seventh time at the Dead Sea, slated for May […]
Israeli defense chief proposes West Bank pullout
BY: JOSEF FEDERMAN | AP Monday 24 September 2012 JERUSALEM: Israel’s defense minister called for a unilateral pullout from much of the West Bank in published comments Monday, saying Israel must take “practical steps” if peace efforts with the Palestinians remain stalled. The comments by Defense Minister Ehud Barak appeared […]
King launches largest expansion of Prophet’s Mosque
YOUSUF MUHAMMAD Tuesday 25 September 2012 MADINAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah laid the foundation stone for the largest expansion of the Prophet’s Mosque here yesterday. The […]
Syrian war threatening region
ARAB NEWS Tuesday 25 September 2012 NEW YORK: International envoy Lakhdar Brahimi says the civil war in Syria threatens to spill across the Middle East and is “extremely bad and […]
Weapon stockpiles at a glance
Despite years of negotiations, so-called weapons of mass destruction are still stockpiled. While the amount of nuclear arms is down and chemical agents are being eliminated, biological weapons represent an […]
Death on the Cross (or lack thereof): Refutation 2a of a Christian Doctrine
The Promised Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani علیه السلام (on him be peace) was, according to prophecy, supposed to break the cross. Any Christian would admit that if Jesus’ […]
SARS II? Public health officials on alert after new virus detected
RT: World Health Organization (WHO) officials are on alert after two confirmed cases and one suspected case of a new virus from the same family as SARS appeared in Saudi Arabia last week. Doctors are watching for any sign the disease may spread. The cases involve a coronavirus (named for […]
Wishing God a Good Night
Huff Post: by Menachem Rosensaft. We must never forget that there were Christians in World War II Europe, a small minority to be sure, who risked their lives to save Jews. And today there are Muslims who join forces with Jews and Christians to espouse and promote a spirit of […]
A silent revolution
Dawn.co: by Irfan Husain. SILENTLY, almost imperceptibly, a revolution is sweeping Britain as well as most western countries. Signs of this seismic change have been growing, but until one stops and quantifies them, the implications do not become immediately clear. A recent issue of the Spectator spelled it out: British […]
The post-film scenario
The Express Tribune: by Yaqoob Khan Bangash. The governor of Punjab, Latif Khosa, remarked on September 22, that while Pope Benedict XVI has spoken out against the case of Rimsha Masih, the Vatican has remained silent on the anti-Islam film. Excusing the fact that the honourable governor has not had a […]
BBC: Life of Mohammad, may peace be on him
The academic and factual historical info on the life and legacy of Muhammad and his affect in the world of his time and in the world today.