Scotland: Alex Salmond must resist Catholic ‘threats’ over gay marriage
Alex Salmond should resist “threats” from the Catholic Church over his plans to legalise gay marriage in spite of the political consequences for the SNP, the Liberal Democrats have said.Willie Rennie, the Scottish Lib Dem leader, urged the First Minister to ignore suggestions from the church that 800,000 Catholics will boycott […]
An Immune System Trained to Kill Cancer
Courtesy: NY Times September 12, 2011 by DENISE GRADY Jessica Kourkounis for The New York Times CLOSE-UP Dr. Carl June examined re-engineered T-cells last week in his Philadelphia lab. PHILADELPHIA — A year ago, when chemotherapy stopped working against his leukemia, William Ludwig signed up to be the first patient treated […]
Tax Plan for Jobs Bill Has Familiar Ring
To pay for his $447 billion jobs bill, President Obama is once again proposing an assortment of tax increases on wealthy individuals and corporations. But the White House also says its plan should be viewed as a rough framework, because its top priority is to get the jobs bill enacted. […]
Heavy rains, floods kill 233, affect 5.5 million in Pakistan
courtesy: CNN wire staff. Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) — Heavy rains and flooding have killed at least 233 people in Pakistan, a disaster agency spokesman said Wednesday, as a weather forecast calls for more rain over deluged parts of the country. Seven people have died in the past 24 hours, said Irshad […]
Count Pakistan among countries violating religious freedom: US commission
WASHINGTON: The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expressed concern over Pakistan‘s omission from the list of eight countries termed “countries of particular concern” with regards to violation of religion freedom. The list was published by the US State Department in a report which listed Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, […]
Indonesia Government Tries to Defuse Muslim-Christian Clashes
Toll in Indonesia sectarian clash rises to seven Hundreds of police have brought calm to Indonesia’s eastern Maluku province following Sunday’s violent Muslim-Christian clashes that left three dead and more than 80 injured. The incident, apparently sparked by a simple traffic accident, called attention to a region still recovering from […]
Microsoft unveils a radically redesigned Windows 8
ANAHEIM, Calif. (CNNMoney) — Windows 8 is coming soon — and it looks nothing like the Windows you’re used to. Microsoft formally introduced Windows 8 on Tuesday to thousands of software developers gathered at the company’s annual Build conference in Anaheim, Calif. The software giant said it reimagined Windows for […]
Erdogan: Recognition of Palestinian state ‘not an option but an obligation’
By AGENCIES ARABNEWS CAIRO: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan blasted Israel and said recognition of a Palestinian state is an “obligation,” as he kicked off in Egypt a tour to bolster Ankara’s ties with new Arab regimes. “A Palestinian child crying in Gaza wrenches a mother’s heart in Ankara,” […]
Alarab to focus on Arab shift (new Arab News channel!)
By GHAZANFAR ALI KHAN | ARAB NEWS Prince Alwaleed announces launch of 24-hour news channel next year RIYADH: Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has announced the launch of a 24-hour international Arabic news channel, which will air from Dec. 12 next year. “Alarab” is dedicated […]
OIC raps Canadian premier’s anti-Islam tirade
By P. K. ABDUL GHAFOUR | ARAB NEWS JEDDAH: The 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has denounced a recent statement made by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, a high-profile non-Jewish supporter of Israel, that he considered “Islamic terrorism” as the biggest threat to world peace. “Harper’s statement will only […]
Former politician acknowledges Wikileaks reports (on Jordanians with Palestinian roots)
By Hani Hazaimeh, JORDAN TIMES AMMAN – A former senior official and political analyst has acknowledged that he raised the issue of Jordanians of Palestinian origin with US diplomats in Amman, as shown by cables released by Wikileaks. Former political adviser to His Majesty the late King Hussein, Adnan Abu […]
8 years after they brought ‘freedom’: U.S. issues travel warning for Iraq (UPI)
Source: UPI WASHINGTON, 13 Sep 2011 (UPI) — The U.S. State Department cited insurgent activity, terrorist violence and fighting with Kurdish militants as reason for issuing a travel warning for Iraq. The State Department announced Tuesday it was warning all U.S. citizens in Iraq against all but essential travel throughout […]
Members of Congress and Muslims Unite
Source/Credit: Cisionwire The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA received bipartisan support last week for its 9/11 memorial blood drive in the Cannon congressional building as part of its nationwide “Muslims for Life” campaign, which aims to honor the 10thanniversary of 9/11 and underscore the message that Islam emphasizes the sanctity of all life. […]
Norway local elections: Breivik’s old party suffers
The anti-immigrant Progress Party once favoured by right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik has lost a third of its vote in local elections in Norway. Mr Breivik, who killed 77 people in a bomb and gun massacre seven weeks ago, was once a member of the party. With nearly all votes […]
Youth group aims to dispel myths about Islam
Credit: Peterborough Examiner A toronto based youth group hopes to dispel myths and misunderstandings about Islam and Qur’an as it brings its travelling Open house to Peterborough. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association Canada has been canvassing neighbourhoods across Canada during winter months, attempting to battle the Islam’s Holy book. “We […]
Japan has 47,700 centenarians
Number of centenarians hits new high in Japan TOKYO — The number of people aged 100 or older in rapidly greying Japan has hit a record high for the 41st consecutive year, the government said Tuesday. The health ministry said 37 out of every 100,000 people in the country are […]
Qadhafi was about to lead a rebellion against the global banking system: Russian economy expert
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War on Terror Memorial – for Afghan and Iraqi children
from ARABNEWS