Greek economy spirals down as EU forces final catharsis
A Greek default and traumatic ejection from the euro moved a step closer last night after eurozone finance ministers cancelled a crucial meeting, accusing Athens of failing to flesh out […]
Islamic Supreme Council of Canada: ‘Honour Killings, Domestic Violence and Misogyny Are Un- Islamic and Major Crimes’
Date: February 4, 2012 (Mississauga) On the blessed day of Eid Milad un Nabi (the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him), the thirty four Imams and the Islamic […]
Is this a joke?
Express Tribune: Ejaz Haider: First we had Lucky Irani Circus; now we have Difa-e Pakistan Council. Except that Lucky Irani Circus was genuine while this DPC, well, you get my drift. Look at the cast of characters. Apparently, there are 40 parties, from the right to the far right, reminding one of […]
Arabs open way for arming Syrians, civil war feared
By Ayman Samir , Edmund Blair DAILY STAR LEBANON CAIRO: After a bruising meeting in a five-star Cairo hotel, Arab foreign ministers led by Gulf states hinted to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that unless he halts his violent crackdown, some Arab League members might arm his opponents. The message was […]
Makkah meet calls for panel to unify lunar calendar
By ARAB NEWS JEDDAH: A conference of experts in Makkah has called for the formation of a committee of astronomers and Islamic scholars that would try to unify the beginning […]
‘One-person, one-vote damaging society, civil state’
Experts discuss alternatives to current electoral system by Rand Dalmagouni, Jordan Times. AMMAN — The one-person, one-vote electoral system has torn the fabric of Jordanian society and turned the social system of tribes into a political one rooted in narrow allegiances, according to analysts. “This electoral system has dismantled society, […]
Israel’s other reasons to bomb Iran
By OSAMA AL SHARIF US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta predicts that Israel will direct a pre-emptive strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities “in April, May or June,” according to David Ignatius, the widely-circulated Washington Post columnist. In the view of many Western analysts, Israel has taken the decision to bomb Iran […]
CONFIRMED: Mobile Phone Lovers Are Selfish
The more you use your mobile phone, the less likely you are to care about other people, new research from University of Maryland has found. And the research isn’t just talking about annoying social behavior like texting while on a date, or talking on the phone in a movie theater. Read more:
7 Foods That Fight Fat
Want to get more bang for your bite? These foods do double duty—they help you blast fat and make you feel full longer, so you’ll eat fewer calories. Eggs 78 calories each An egg’s not only a nutritional powerhouse, it’s also loaded with protein that satisfies. Eat eggs for breakfast; […]
What It’s Like To Live On The Income Of India’s Rural Poor
An essay by The Hindu’s Harsh Mander describes what it’s really like to live like India’s rural poor. Matt and Tushar, two flatmates and college grads participating in the country’s welfare initiative, Unique Identification Project, decided to see how the other half lives by surviving in Bengalaru on Rs. 100 a day, the average […]
Solomonic wisdom needed to establish Separation of Mosque-Church-Synagogue and State
By Zia H Shah MD Fresco of the Judgment of Solomon (Courtesy: Wikipedia) The Judgment of Solomon refers to a story from the Hebrew Bible in which King Solomon of […]
What is it about a Shezan juice box that makes it so infectious?
A team of lawyers will raid canteens to cleanse Lahore’s courts of a juice drink produced by a company that is owned partly by members of the marginalised Ahmadiyya community. […]
Cradle of misery: 5 little girls thrown out like garbage
KARACHI: Five foetuses were found from a garbage dump in Akhtar Colony on Tuesday. Two of them were found in plastic jars while the remaining three were wrapped in plastic shopping bags. The police was informed about the bodies after scavengers in the area found them, said SHO Rao Muqeem. […]
Here Are 13 Scientifically Proven Signs That You Are In Love
Valentine’s Day is approaching. You have a Valentine…but are you really in love with him or her? With your head spinning from all the heart-shape chocolates and red roses, it can be tough to figure out. Fortunately, scientists have pinned down exactly what it means to “fall in love.” Researchers […]
Internet is a powerful catalyst for jihad: Dutch security service
The internet has become a powerful catalyst for international violent jihad, according to a new report from the Dutch security service AIVD. The organisation says it expects online jihadism to become a ‘crucial factor’ in the threat to the Netherlands and to other Western countries over the next few years. In particular, […]
Oliver Stone
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Oliver Stone Stone at the 66th Venice International Film Festival, 2009 Born William Oliver Stone September 15, 1946 (age 65) New York City, USA Occupation Film director, producer, and screenwriter Years active 1971–present Religion Buddhism (originally Episcopalian) Spouse Najwa Sarkis (1971–1977) Elizabeth Stone (1981–1993) Sun-jung Jung […]
Germany warns Israel against Iran attack
Press TV Germany’s Defense Minister has warned Tel Aviv against any military adventurism in Iran amid the escalating anti-Iran war rhetoric by the US and the Israeli regime. Thomas de Maiziere insisted in a Saturday interview with Frankfurter Allgemeinen Sonntagszeitung that the success of such an effort against the Islamic […]
Oliver Stone’s son converts to Islam in Iran
AFP: US filmmaker Sean Stone, son of Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone, converted to Islam on Tuesday in Iran, where he is making a documentary, he told AFP. “The conversion to […]
Honour Killings tin Palestine-
Palestinian Women’s Movement wants deal implemented to make way for change in law allowing crimes of honour By Nasouh Nazzal, Correspondent Gulf News http://gulfnews.com/ RAMALLAH : The Palestinian Women’s Movement is awaiting the implementation of the reconciliation deal between Hamas and Fatah, which will pave the way for a legitimate […]
Britain being overtaken by ‘militant secularists’, says Baroness Warsi
British society is under threat from the rising tide of “militant secularisation” reminiscent of “totalitarian regimes”, a Cabinet Minister warns. In an historic visit to the Vatican, Baroness Warsi will […]