Christianity and the Holy Land: A short documentary
This video talks about how the Holy Land is becoming empty of its Christian residents. http://cnettv.cnet.com/av/video/cbsnews/atlantis2/cbsnews_player_embed.swf
2012 Jewish Value Survey: Jews Favor Muslims, Mormons Over ‘Christian Right’
Source: Huffingtonpost Jewish Americans hold more favorable views of Mormons and Muslims than those belonging to the “Christian Right,” according to a recently published survey on Jewish values. The findings were part of the “2012 Jewish Values Survey,” which was published on April 3 by the non-Jewish Public Religion Research […]
Indian cities with over 2 million population to get metro rail
Source: Ibnlive.com New Delhi, Apr 30 (PTI) Cities with a population of 20 lakh or more are being considered for modern mass rapid metro rail and feasibility studies have been ordered in this regard. “We have already asked the state governments to conduct feasibility studies for metro rail projects in […]
Buddha’s parietal-bone relic enshrined in Macao
Source: China Daily MACAO- A rare piece of parietal-bone relic of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, has been enshrined for public worship in the Macao East Asian Games Dome on […]
Abuse of painkillers reaches ‘epidemic’ levels in US
Source: BBC Abuse of prescription painkiller have reached “epidemic” levels in the US, a government report says. Overdoses of pain relievers cause more deaths than heroin and cocaine combined, the report has found. It says sales and prescriptions of the drugs have risen sharply in recent years and this was […]
One in five ‘couldn’t afford food’ if mortgage payments rose
Daily Telegraph: According to research by Which?, the consumer group, 70pc of mortgage-holders are concerned about an increase in interest rates. More than a million home owners will see the […]
After doubts, some evangelical leaders put faith in Romney
(Reuters) – In October, Texas megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress ignited a firestorm by calling Mormonism a “cult” and telling Republicans not to vote for Mitt Romney because the presidential aspirant […]
Wilders is not planning move to US
Geert Wilders is not planning to move to the US, the PVV party leader told Radio 1 on Monday morning. ‘I am definitely staying in the Netherlands and will be campaigning enthusiastically for the September elections,’ he told the radio station. Wilders was referring to rumours he was planning to […]
China Urges Philippines to Pair Words with Actions
China on Monday highlighted remarks made by the Philippine president about de-escalating the situation over Huangyan Island, urging the country to “match its words with deeds.” Read More…
Barack Obama silent on China activist Chen Guangcheng
US President Barack Obama has refused to comment on Chen Guangcheng, the Chinese dissident said to be at the US embassy after fleeing house arrest. Mr Obama told a news conference he was “aware of press reports” on the issue, but would not make a statement on it. Read More…
New Mosque Opened by World Muslim Leader in Manchester
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat is pleased to announce that on 27 April 2012, its world leader, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Fifth Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, inaugurated […]
Lebanon: Ski in the morning, swim in the afternoon.
Never mind the shooting, it does not happen all the time: Real headline of the article: Lebanese skier wounded by gunfire on Syrian border BEKAA: 30th April 2012: A Lebanese man was wounded by gunfire from the Syrian side of the border Monday while he was skiing on Mount Hermon, […]
Slideshow: 10 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
Web MD The Elusive Metabolism Boost Boosting the metabolism is the holy grail of weight watchers everywhere, but how fast your body burns calories depends on several factors. Some people inherit a speedy metabolism. Men tend to burn more calories than women, even while resting. And for most people, metabolism […]
A Story of Christian-Muslim Friendship: Entering Without Knocking
Huff Post We all know the standard traditions of marriage in America: something borrowed, something blue… the groom doesn’t see the bride before the wedding… processional and recessional… the kiss, the toast… the newlywed couple cutting the cake and smearing it on one another’s faces, throwing rice on the departing […]
Moussa leads in Egypt’s presidential campaign
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CAIRO: Campaigning for Egypt’s first presidential election since Hosni Mubarak’s ouster began yesterday with the ruling generals poised to announce governmental changes and the constitution-writing process […]
Why my faith calls me to defend women’s reproductive rights
Source: National A recent On Faith column, ‘A Prayer for Abortion?’, isn’t a full accounting of how people of faith consider women’s health issues. As the chair of the Planned Parenthood Clergy Advisory Board, I work with faith leaders from all different traditions and backgrounds. We strongly believe that women […]
King discusses key issues with Lieberman
By RIYADH: GHAZANFAR ALI KHAN ARAB NEWS STAF Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah held wide-ranging talks with US Sen. Joseph Lieberman, chairman of the US Senate Homeland […]
Israel begins building wall on Lebanese border
Reuters. Jordan Times METULLA, Israel — Israel began building a wall on Monday along a one-kilometre stretch of its border with Lebanon, saying the barrier was necessary to boost security […]
Military Halts Class Teaching Anti-Islam Material
Huff Post WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has suspended a course for military officers that officials say contained inflammatory material about Islam. Defense Department spokesman Capt. John Kirby said Wednesday that among problems with the course taught at Norfolk, Va., was a presentation that asserted the United States is at war […]