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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Former bishop of Derry Edward Daly calls for scrapping of celibacy rule for clergy amid decline in number of young priests. A high-profile bishop who tended some of the dead and wounded of Bloody Sunday has called for an end to celibacy in the clergy. Edward Daly, who was bishop […]
source. asia times on line. In a speech on June 20, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad identified three components of the unrest in his country: citizens with legitimate grievances and needs that must be addressed; criminal elements; and “radicals” seeking to destabilize the country. He accused external forces, outlaws, and radicals […]
More teenagers in the UK are out of work and without a college place than in most other developed nations, according to international data published today. Figures show that school-leavers are more likely to be classed as “Neet” – not in education, employment or training – than in countries such […]
Source / Courtesy: China Daily He also thinks the big theme of his book, Western or Eastern dominance, will eventually also seem like a trivial issue since advances, particularly, in technology, will move the debate on. “I think worrying about the relative strength of the East or the West will […]