Muslims to honor Queen, 135 years after honoring Queen Victoria
Digitaljournal.com: by Elizabeth Batt: Under the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community motto: Love for All, Hatred for None, Muslims plan to converge on the Tower of London on May 13 to honor […]
Divisive Presidential Politics Takes Aim at the American Muslim Community
Huff Post Looking back on the 2012 presidential campaign up to this point, one wonders why there has been an active effort by some Republican candidates to alienate American Muslims. This is especially surprising since, according to a recently published report by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, American Muslims are […]
Ofcom may close TV station over show condoning murder for blasphemy
the guardian A British TV channel that aired a lecture saying it is acceptable to murder someone who has shown disrespect to the prophet Muhammad is facing a significant fine or potentially even closure by Ofcom. Ofcom has taken the unprecedented step of ruling that DM Digital, which targets the Asian […]
‘It will lead to war’ – Ron Paul fights to end military aid for Israel
Russian TV: Presidential hopeful Ron Paul has condemned a plan being considered in the United States House of Representatives that would allow for the US to continue aiding in the […]
China travel agencies suspend Philippine tours
Most travel agencies in China have suspended tours to the Philippines amid escalating tension in the South China Sea, Chinese state media say. An official at one agency confirmed the suspension to the BBC, while another said clients were being warned not to travel. Read More…
China suicide bomber kills two in ‘housing dispute’
A woman has blown herself up in protest over the demolition of her house in southern China, killing two people, Chinese state media say. Read More…
Red Cross stops work in Pakistani cities
Dawn: ISLAMABAD: The Red Cross says it has suspended operations in two of Pakistan’s largest cities following the killing of a British nurse working for the group in the country. […]
Russian Jet: Bodies spotted at jet crash site
Rescuers have discovered bodies near the wreckage of a Russian-made passenger plane that crashed into an Indonesian volcano with 45 people on board. Search and rescue spokesman Gagah Prakoso said […]
Why girls are the solution to ‘overpopulation’
By NOWELL SUKKAR BLACKLAW ARABNEWS In the midst of rapid, constant and never-ending change it is easy to overlook one of the fundamental causes at the core of many social, economic and environmental problems… “overpopulation.” Demographers, environmentalists and scientists estimate that the earth has the capacity to support and sustain […]
Presidential vote splits Egypt’s strict Islamists
By TAMIM ELYAN | REUTERS ARABNEWS ALEXANDRIA, Egypt: At Al-Taqwa mosque in Egypt’s second biggest city, a preacher defends his ultra-orthodox Salafi group’s decision to endorse Abdel Moneim Abol Fotouh, an Islamist who casts himself as a moderate, in this month’s presidential election. “Don’t consider his media statements only. He […]
More Saudi universities boarding e-learning bandwagon
By JEDDAH: AFIFA JABEEN QURAISHI ARABNEWS IS online education the next big thing or will it remain a distant entity awaiting its large-scale acceptance in the higher education landscape of Saudi Arabia? The image of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah launching the first phase of the university […]
Jews stage pilgrimage to ancient Tunisia synagogue
AFP | May 09,2012 | 22:43 JORDAN TIMES DJERBA, Tunisia — A Jewish pilgrimage to the oldest synagogue in Africa on Tunisia’s Djerba Island began Wednesday under tight security after […]
Looking Different and Differently Looking
Huff Post As far as I can remember, I’ve always looked different. In elementary school, my classmates called me a girl, a genie and Aladdin. In middle school, I was […]
Dalai Lama to receive $1.8m prize for encouraging scientific research and harmony among religions.
The Nation: LONDON – The Dalai Lama will receive the 2012 Templeton Prize, one of the world’s biggest monetary awards, in a ceremony at Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London on […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association praying for Moose Jaw
Mjtimes Herald Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) of Canada will be in Moose Jaw and communities across Canada, from Friday to June 19, praying for the wellbeing of all residents within those communities. “If you want to pray for someone and you want that prayer to be […]
President Obama’s support for Gay Marriages – Participate in a Poll
US President Barack Obama has ended months of hedging on the issue of gay marriage by saying he thinks same-sex couples should be able to wed. He has become the first sitting US president to back gay marriage. Mitt Romney, the Republican who is set to challenge Mr Obama for […]
25% of Chinese students plan to work abroad
More than 25 percent of junior high and primary school students born in Shanghai expect to work and live abroad after finishing school, a survey has found. By contrast, the figure for students who were born outside the municipality and now study in schools in Shanghai is 18 percent. The […]
One in Six Cancers due to Infections: How can Islam Help?
Editor’s note: Papillomaviruses and some of hepatitis can essentially be considered sexually transmitted diseases. Perhaps family values of Islam would help. Read one of my previous articles: Saving yourself from […]
To help world’s children reach fifth birthday, look to this Bangladesh program
To help world’s children reach fifth birthday, look to this Bangladesh program Christian Science Monitor An innovative development program inBangladesh is defying child mortality rates, ensuring children grow healthier and taller, by empowering women and educating families about nutrition. Global leaders should heed its successful model.
UK: Abu Qatada appeal bid rejected
Theresa May did get Abu Qatada’s appeal deadline date wrong, judges have ruled, but had a narrow escape after they rejected his case anyway. The European Court of Human Rights […]