Vatican slams new book of leaked documents as ‘criminal’
Russian TV: The Vatican is threatening to take legal action against those responsible for publishing a new book of leaked internal documents. The book sheds light on power struggles and […]
Twitter banned in Pakistan: Shezan, Twitter, Ahmadis, What Next: Sanity?
Dawn: Pakistan blocked the social networking website Twitter on Sunday because it refused to remove material considered offensive to Islam, said one of the country’s top telecommunications officials. The material […]
What Role Do Parents Play in Those Who Become Neurotics?
LiveStrong Teenagers are legendary for blaming their troubles on their parents. And they might be on to something. After all, childhood sets the stage for behavioral and personality development. But with regard to long-term anxiety disorders, formerly known as neuroses, the causes are complex. “Parents often feel guilty for their […]
Israel and Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons
Israel has stockpiles of WMDs. by Stephen Lendman Israel’s long known open secret is its formidable nuclear arsenal. Less is known about its chemical and biological weapons (CBW) capability. More on that below. In 1986, Dimona nuclear technician Mordechai Vanunu revealed documents showing what many long suspected. Israel had been […]
Batur Temple- the living epitome of religious and cultural tolerance
Jakarta Post: Temple epitomizes tolerance A Balinese woman of Chinese descent offers her prayers at the kongco inside the Ulun Danu Batur temple in Kintamani. An ancient temple in Batur is the living epitome of religious and cultural tolerance, a value often associated with Balinese culture. A beautiful kongco (Chinese […]
Can Proper Sleep Lower Your Blood Pressure, Weight & Cholesterol?
LiveStrong.com Maintaining proper sleep habits satisfies one of the essential elements of optimal health. Researchers have performed numerous studies that delineate the importance of sleep hygiene in adults and children. While all of the benefits of sleep have not yet been ascertained, research does show that chronic sleep deprivation can […]
Is the ‘Hijab’ Discriminatory to Women?
Huffington Post: There is a camp of feminists out there who would like us to believe that wearing the hijab is a discriminatory, male-biased, patriarchal practice, note the article by Adele-Wilde Blavatsky on […]
Picture of the day: Buddhist monk feeding a hungry tiger in Tiger temple
Courtesy: Wojtek Kalka
Gender and Racial Equality in the Quran
Excerpt from Address by Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih II, Mirza Bashirruddin Mahmood Ahmad, (May Allah be pleased with him) to Lajna Imaillah [the women’s auxiliary] of Karachi (Pakistan) at Ahmadiyya Hall Karachi, September […]
Swiss withdraw UN draft resolution
by Rita Emch in New York, swissinfo.ch Switzerland and four other states have withdrawn a draft resolution on reforming the working methods of the United Nations Security Council. The text […]
HOW TO WHITEN TEETH WITH ORANGE PEELS
LiveStrong.com As you grow older, your teeth may have become stained or yellowed. Stains do not affect the function of your teeth, but many people consider them unsightly. Cosmetic dentistry can bleach your teeth or cover them with porcelain veneers, but both are expensive. Over-the-counter tooth-whitening treatments are effective in […]
King (of Saudi Arabia) urges Islamic unity
BY: JEDDAH: ARAB NEWS Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah yesterday emphasized the need to strengthen Arab and Islamic unity. “I am servant of you and of the […]
S. Arabia vows more support to Jordan
King sends letter to to Saudi leader by Jordan Times AMMAN — Saudi Arabia on Saturday pledged to continue helping Jordan address challenges and maintain constant coordination with the Kingdom […]
Fiji not attending the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: PM
Fiji will not be attending the sixth Pacific Island leaders meeting (PALM) in Tokyo, Japan this year. While thanking Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda for inviting Foreign Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola to the meeting, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said Fiji will not attend as it “is a meeting of leaders”. […]
Fiji drops in world soccer rating
Fiji Drops In International Soccer Rankings SUVA – Fiji has fallen three places in the latest FIFA World Rankings and is now placed fourth in the Oceania region. Neighbours New Caledonia (155) and Samoa (156) have surpassed Fiji who is sitting on 160. National team director Tarunesh Reddy told Times Sport […]
Pakistan: ‘Red Book’ containing profiles of terror suspects issued
by Mohammed Asghar DAWN.COM RAWALPINDI, May 18: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Punjab police has issued a fresh edition of ‘Red Book’ containing the profiles of 70 most wanted suspects involved in terrorist attacks and sectarian killings and the details of rewards for informants. The book also carries […]
Mass Wedding: Nigerian Couples Tie The Knot In Mass Ceremony
Source: Huffpost Weddings A group of Nigerian divorcees and widows tied the knot in a mass wedding ceremony on Tuesday at the central mosque in Kano, Nigeria. The women, about […]
Indonesia: Rights Record under Scrutiny at UN
Human Rights Watch: Geneva: United Nations member states should urge Indonesia to adopt specific measures to ensure religious freedom, free expression, and accountability for abuses at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of […]
Faith leaders must talk about violence in the United States
http://www.commongroundnews.org: For those who loved Shaima Alawadi, the Iraqi-born mother of five and California resident, the recent media storm around her case likely provides very little solace. Speculation about the motivation […]
‘Islamic Front’: Apolitical religious bloc to fight sectarianism- Contradiction in terms
Express Tribune: by Tahir Khan: Top leaders of the country’s politico-religious parties are set to launch a new apolitical front on Monday in an effort to put the genie of […]