East Germany world’s most Godless area
Credit: The Local: The former East Germany is officially one of least religious places on the planet, with more than half of people living there saying they do not believe in God. More:
What fuels the American-German love-in?
Credit: The Local Americans like Germans more than much ever before, a new poll found this week. But why? It can’t just be gratitude for sending troops to Afghanistan. And do Germans feel the same way about US citizens? More:
Record growth at beard championships
Credit: Who has the biggest, most impressive beard? A record 163 bearded beauties took part in the International German Beard Championships over the weekend. Read:
US, Turkey and Iraqi Kurds join hands
Credit: Asia Times: An acrimonious exchange between the Turkish and Iraqi leaders underscores escalating tensions as Ankara wades into its neighbor’s sectarian politics to back autonomous Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani. Turkey needs help from the Barzani fiefdom to muzzle separatists on its eastern border, yet its desire for a share […]
‘France now more racist than 5 years ago: What is the Future of Europe?
Russian TV: As Francois Hollande prepares to meet Nicolas Sarkozy in the presidential run-off, RT spoke to the spokesperson of the Socialist Party, Benoit Hamon, on the challenges France is […]
Chinese PM opens Hannover trade fair
Source: The Local German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao officially opened the Hannover Messe, the world’s biggest industry and trade fair, on Sunday evening. China is […]
Lord Goldsmith: ‘Tony Blair made wrong judgment over Gaddafi’
Tony Blair made the “wrong judgment” in restoring relations with Colonel Gaddafi after his renunciation of weapons of mass destruction, former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith admitted yesterday Source: The Telegraph […]
Rare Good News Pakistan: Jhimpir Wind Power: First wind farm gets global recognition
RAWALPINDI: The first wind power generation project in Pakistan has recently been recognised by Project Finance Magazine. The financial magazine, in circulation for the last twenty years, is widely read by financiers, […]
Elections likely as Wilders rejects cuts package
It has been confirmed that government talks on billions of euros’ worth of extra cutbacks have broken down. More spending cuts are needed to reduce the 2013 budget deficit to within the European Union limit – three percent of GDP. Recriminations Prime Minister Mark Rutte accuses Mr Wilders of lacking […]
China Willing to Work with Germany to Boost China-EU Ties
China fully recognizes the status and role of Germany within the European Union (EU) and is willing to work with the country to promote China-EU ties, visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday. Read More…
China needs ‘consistent policy’ on South China Sea
China needs a ”consistent policy” on the South China Sea if it is to resolve disputes, a new report says. The International Crisis Group said ”conflicting mandates” and ”lack of co-ordination” among Chinese agencies had stoked tension in the region. Read More…
India: Nice Article in Kerala Daily on the Tombs of Jesus and Mary!
Promoted post: Why Did Dr. Abdus Salam Recite Two Quranic Verses in His Nobel Banquet Speech? There are people who believe that the Tomb of the Son of God Jesus […]
This time at Köln Railway Station!
Credit: Mr Fareed Khalid. By Zubair Khan Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Germany, under the dynamic leadership of its national head, Abdullah Wagishauser and very energetic national secretary preaching, Mr Fareed Khalid, has very successfully mobilised the power of its youth to spread the message of Ahmadiyyat. Ahmadiyya Muslim community propagates freedom […]
Peres to Haaretz: Israel could reach a peace deal with Abbas
Israeli President says he will not initiate or encourage any move to extend his term. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is a worthy and serious partner, and it was certainly possible to reach a peace agreement with him during the past three years, President Shimon Peres told Haaretz. “I am […]
Indonesia’s Islamist Movements: Convergence of the Pious – Analysis
Contrary to popular notion, there seems to be a convergence between the emerging and the established Islamic movements in Indonesia. This could indeed intensify activism in matters pertaining to religiosity in the civil society sphere. Eurasia View: By Vinay Kumar Pathak AN OBSERVER of Islamism in Indonesia recently argued that […]
UN delegation of the ‘terrified’ in Syria
By TARIQ ALHOMAYED ARABNEWS Rather than the delegation of international observers in Syria monitoring the Assad forces implementation of the cease-fire — according to the Annan initiative — we saw the Free Syrian Army (FSA) protecting the Blue Berets, particularly in Homs, where the head of the observer mission, Col. […]
Hollande wins first round, sets up run-off with Sarkozy
France24: Socialist presidential challenger François Hollande topped the first round of France’s presidential election on Sunday with 28.4 percent of votes, while incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy finished second with 25.5 percent, according to exit polls. Those figures set up a widely expected run-off between Sarkozy and the candidate of France’s main […]
French voters flock to polls after lacklustre campaign
France24: Despite fears of low turnout after a muted campaign, France’s Interior Ministry has reported strong participation in the first round of presidential polls. More. http://www.france24.com/en/20120422-france-voters-presidential-election-polling-station-first-round-arrondisement
New association to unite, promote Jordan’s Islamic scholars
Jordan Times. AMMAN — Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, HRH Prince Ghazi, Chief Adviser to the King for Religious and Cultural Affairs and the King’s Personal Envoy, attended a […]
Indonesian Natives want to Have a Say in What’s Happening to Their Lands
Indigenous People Want to Have a Say in What’s Happening to Their Lands Tobelo, North Maluku. In an open-air pavilion overlooking the pristine waters off the coast of northern Halmahera, about 150 indigenous people gathered for a forum on their rights over land and natural resources over the weekend. One […]