International
U.S., Russia Seek New Syria Talks
By Arshad Mohammed and Erika Solomon MOSCOW/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Russia and the United States agreed to seek new peace talks with both sides to end Syria’s civil war, but opposition leaders were skeptical on Wednesday of an initiative they fear might let President Bashar al-Assad hang on to power. Mindful the conflict may be far [...]
Made in Bangladesh: The Terror of Capitalism
April 28, 2013 – Delhi. – On Wednesday, April 24, a day after Bangladeshi authorities asked the owners to evacuate their garment factory that employed almost three thousand workers, the building collapsed.
The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity
Analysis of Pew Report
Mali’s Tuareg Rebels Reject Elections, Disarming
Mali’s Tuareg separatist rebels dismissed French calls to disarm ahead of July elections on Wednesday saying they would fight to the death if Malian troops entered areas under its control
Egypt Clerics Pick Holes In Islamic Bonds Law
A law that will allow Egypt’s Islamist-led state to issue Islamic bonds contravenes the sharia in numerous ways, according to a panel of senior Muslim clerics whose objections are likely to hold up ratification of the legislation.
World Bank Sees Progress In Some Of The Most Fragile Countries
Twenty of the world’s most troubled countries have made progress in efforts that range from reducing poverty to improving the education of girls and cutting down on the deaths of women in childbirth, the World Bank said on Wednesday
The Fossil Fuel Secret Behind Burma
This is Dr. Nafeez Ahmed’s first post on his new blog, Earth Insight, hosted by The Guardian.
A Woman of Courage and Determination
In a world full of hopelessness and despair here is something to cheer about…
Hopkins to Defend Title this Summer
By Parvez Fatteh, Founder of http://sportingummah.com, sports@muslimobserver.com 48-year-old light heavyweight boxing champion Bernard Hopkins will face mandatory challenger Karo Murat (25-1-1, 15 KOs) of Germany this summer, Golden Boy Promotions chief executive Richard Schaefer told ESPN.com on Wednesday. “History is marching on,” Schaefer said. “Bernard is up for the challenge. Karo Murat is 29, young [...]
Pakistani Cricketers Lose Appeal
By Parvez Fatteh, Founder of http://sportingummah.com, sports@muslimobserver.com Wayward Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif have lost their appeals at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), thus resulting in their bans from cricket being upheld. Ex-Pakistan captain Butt, bowler Asif and team-mate Mohammad Amir were found guilty of “spot-fixing” (deliberate bowled no-balls for betting [...]
Syrian Army Seizes Strategic Town
Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad seized a strategic town east of Damascus on Wednesday…
3rd Annual My Orphans Fundraising Dinner
Dearborn, MI–Last Friday, My Orphans hosted their 3rd Annual Fundraising Dinner in efforts of helping orphans that have been devastated by war-torn disaster areas.
Saudi Royal Decree May Ease $67 Bln Housing Logjam
A royal decree in Saudi Arabia has shaken up the way in which the government allocates vast tracts of land…
Terrorism & Other Religions
Contrary to what is alleged by bigots like Bill Maher, Muslims are not more violent than people of other religions.
Thoughts on the Boston Bombings
Near Healdsburg California–April 23rd–This has been a difficult week for the United States – especially American Muslims — for it brings back September 9th, 2001.
Girls’ School In Afghanistan Funded By Angelina Jolie
By Almas Akhtar, TMO Angelina Jolie is not only a prominent Hollywood movie star, she has dedicated a lot of her time and financial resources to create awareness about problems like genocide, mother/child health care, and illiteracy. Her latest humanitarian project is a school for girls she opened in Afghanistan and plans to fund with [...]
Buddhist Monk Uses Racism and Rumours to Spread Hatred in Burma
His name is Wirathu, he calls himself the “Burmese Bin Laden” and he is a Buddhist monk who is stoking religious hatred across Burma.
Musharraf: Destination Unknown
Thoughts on the current difficulties faced by President Musharraf.
Jokhar Tsanaev and the Boston Marathon
a psychological portrait of the collective Chechen identity as defined by generations of anger, despair, trauma and an abiding obsession with honor and revenge…
