Maldives vice president sworn in as head of state
Dawn.com: MALE: The first democratically elected president of the Maldives resigned Tuesday and was replaced by his vice president after the police and army clashed in the streets of the island […]
UK: Muslim group hits out at Qur’an exhibition organisers
Dewsbury Reporter A ROW has broken out over an exhibition about the Muslim holy book, the Qur’an. A Muslim group has accused the exhibition’s organisers of ‘hijacking the Muslim identity’. […]
SC admits plea against removal of Kayani, Pasha
The Muslim Times’ Editor for Pakistan Credit: Xpress Tribune By Azam Khan Published: February 7, 2012 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted a petition asking the court to stop the […]
Vatican official defends Pope Benedict in sex abuse scandal
(CNN) — A top Roman Catholic official opened a conference on protecting children from sexual abuse Monday by defending Pope Benedict XVI, arguing that he deserved thanks for his efforts. […]
Roots of violent radicalisation – British House of Commons Home Affairs Committee
Nineteenth Report of Session 2010– 12, Volume II Additional written evidence Ordered by the House of Commons to be published 31 January 2012. The Committee is seeking evidence and informed comment on the roots of violent radicalisation. Part of that remit, as expressly stated, is to determine the major […]
Literature conference set to counter terrorism
By ARAB NEWS Published: Feb 6, 2012 01:24 Updated: Feb 6, 2012 01:24 RIYADH: Imam Mohammad bin Saud Islamic University will organize a conference on literature to counter terrorism on Tuesday. The conference will be held under the auspices of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah. It aims […]
We are all under Tel Aviv’s feet
By ALI BLUWI | ARAB NEWS Published: Feb 7, 2012 02:26 Updated: Feb 7, 2012 02:26 RIYADH: Many countries have benefited from fighting extremism and terrorism, and several of these countries claim to have arrested terrorist cells. Interestingly, some governments were instrumental in certain explosions to create the impression among […]
Arab Spring and Libyan prophecy
by Hasan Abu Nimah | Dec 21,2011 | 23:23 JORDAN TIMES When, in March 2008, the Libyan leader, Muammar Qadhafi warned the Arab leaders that their “turn was coming”, they […]
Jordan: ‘Syrians to receive free medical care; Libyans to be treated outside Amman’
Jordan Times: MAFRAQ — Minister of Health Abdul Latif Wreikat on Monday said the ministry will offer free medical care to Syrian refugees in Jordan, provided that they obtain registration documents from the UNHCR. During a field visit to medical care centres in the Sarhan and Housha districts in Mafraq […]
How will babies named Jesus save the economy?
(CNN) — For the last 20 years, what name is always in the top 100 most popular baby names given to boys in the United States? Jesus (pronounced hey-seus). And […]
Some in France are opening Old Wounds: Creating unnecessary clash of civilizations!
(CNN) — Europe and the Muslim world seem to be on a collision course that could have major political, economic and ideological ramifications. January 23, 2012, may well come to […]
Philippine quake leaves 43 dead
Source: China Daily MANILA, the Philippines – A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the central Philippines on Monday, killing at least 43 people and causing widespread panic, officials said. The powerful quake hit in a narrow strait between the heavily populated island provinces of Negros and Cebu, causing […]
Why speak for the Ahmadis?
………. The State has a responsibility to restrain these fanatical, terrorist outfits from spewing venom against fellow citizens and so do the free media and the liberals. Every one of […]
The Stunning Collapse Of Iran’s Currency
In a recent two-part series on the tensions between the United States and Iran, my colleague David Lee Smith provided readers with a broad and insightful overview of the unfolding crisis. He discussed the European Union’s newly implemented embargo against Iranian oil, the contentious relationship between Shiite Iran and its Sunni neighbors, […]
Puerto Rico Plans To Slaughter Millions Of Iguanas And Sell Their Meat In The US
Ever had to call an exterminator because a couple annoying pests invaded your house? What if, instead of a few varmints, there were millions of them? That scenario is unfolding in Puerto Rico, where the government has embarked on a sweeping campaign to eradicate the roughly 4 million iguanas populating […]
Rs 8,500 bn corruption mars Gilani tenure: Transparency
The Muslim Times’ Editor for Pakistan Credit: Geo News Updated yesterday Ansar Abbasi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has lost an unbelievably high amount, more than Rs8,500 billion (Rs8.5 trillion or US$94 billion), […]
Saudi Women, Shifting Gear, Sue for Right to Drive
RIYADH—A court in Saudi Arabia agreed to hear the first lawsuits by Saudi women challenging the kingdom’s de facto ban on women driving, a lawyer for one of the women said. The legal push is a shift by activists after years of simply appealing to Saudi leaders for permission to […]
Women’s falconry association wades into controversy in Qatar
Manama: A move to launch the world’s first female falconry association at a press conference in Qatar is being resisted by Qatari social media users, a local daily has reported. On Tuesday, reports emerged in the Qatari capital, Doha, that Qatar’s cultural village “Katara” would announce the inauguration of the […]
I just sent a Tweet to the Pope Benedict XVI
The ease of communication in our global village reminds me of a verse of the Holy Quran that predicted these phenomena. It is amazing that a revelation in the seventh […]
Europe’s Banks Reluctant to Aid Companies in Need of Cash
http://pix04.revsci.net/H07707/b3/0/3/0806180/986916153.js?D=DM_LOC%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.themuslimtimes.org%252Fwp-admin%252Fpost-new.php%26DM_CAT%3DNYTimesglobal%2520%253E%2520General%26DM_EOM%3D1&C=H07707LONDON — European governments are not the only ones struggling with debt — so are some of the region’s companies. As profits and sales slip, some European businesses are scrambling to pay their bills. With banks reluctant to lend, the fear is that companies will be unable to come up […]