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Alarming rise in Indian rape cases

Shabana Akhter

Rabi' al-Thani 01, 14352014-02-01

Rape is becoming so widespread in India that many women despair of ever getting any justice. The problem is deeply rooted in India’s predominantly Hindu religion and culture.

Unanimous support for Kashmir resolution at CPA Convention

Khadijah Ali

Rabi' al-Thani 01, 14352014-02-01

In what must be a first in Canadian history, the Canadian Peace Alliance (CPA), an umbrella group of more than 550 organizations across Canada unanimously approved a resolution presented by the Friends of Kashmir calling for referendum in Kashmir.

Saudi-Zionist alliance against Muslims exposed

Tahir Mustafa

Rabi' al-Awwal 01, 14352014-01-02

There is much in common between the Saudis and the zionists. Both are illegal regimes occupying holy lands. Their secret alliance has now been exposed. Muslims must take appropriate steps to confront this phenomenon.

Egypt’s amended constitution fit for dictators

Ayman Ahmed

Rabi' al-Awwal 01, 14352014-01-02

The thugs that have ruled Egypt for decades are re-writing a new constitution to provide a veneer of legitimacy for their illegal rule. The people meanwhile are being deprived of basic rights.

Uncertainty over Iran-Pakistan pipeline

Ayesha Alam

Rabi' al-Awwal 01, 14352014-01-02

Pakistan under Nawaz Sharif is trying to wriggle out of its commitment to build the gas pipeline from Iran. Sharif has close links with the Saudis and the Americans. Neither wants the pipeline.

AKP, Gulen movement in “mother of all battles”

Ahmet Aslan

Rabi' al-Awwal 01, 14352014-01-02

The “corruption scandal” in Turkey is not so much about corruption per se as it is about power struggle between the ruling AKP and the Gulenists that are working in tandem with the CIA and Zionist Israel.

Bangladesh in turmoil after execution of Islamic leader

Nazmul Hassan Chowdhry

Rabi' al-Awwal 01, 14352014-01-02

By executing a top leader of the Jamaat-e Islami, Prime Minister Hasina Wajed may have opened a front in Bangladesh that she may not be able to control. Endless turmoil can be expected in the troubled country.

Muslims must be wary of manipulation

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

Rabi' al-Awwal 01, 14352014-01-02

Imperialist powers manipulate public opinion and perception about their strengths and weaknesses to confuse people. Muslims must be wary of such manipulation.

War on Syria drawing down or escalating?

Ayesha Alam

Muharram 27, 14352013-12-01

The US and its Western and Zionist-Wahhabi allies may have lost in Syria but this should not lead one to conclude that their mischief-making is over. Vigiliance and prudent rather than complacency are required.

Turkey’s return to “zero problem” policy

Ahmet Aslan

Muharram 27, 14352013-12-01

Let by unrealistic expectations of reviving the Ottoman legacy, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan chewed more than he could swallow in Iraq, Syria, Egypt and Lebanon. After repeated failures, Ankara has embarked on a course correction, one hopes, in sincerity.

Pledge to end sectarian violence in Pakistan

Ahmet Aslan

Muharram 27, 14352013-12-01

Pakistan has been gripped by sectarian violence for decades but in recent times, it has become more vicious. Committed Muslims, representing “Shi’is” and “Sunnis” from many parts of the world gathered in Turkey to work toward ending this unnecessary conflict in the Ummah.

Taliban’s proxy wars in the region

Ayesha Alam

Muharram 27, 14352013-12-01

There are scores of groups operating under the name “Taliban.” True, there are genuine Taliban but there are also many that are on the payroll of the US, India and other unsavoury players. Even common criminals have take on the name of Taliban and are terrorising ordinary people, especially in Pakistan.

Aliyev regime dug own grave with electoral fraud

Maksud Djavadov

Muharram 27, 14352013-12-01

By massively rigging the vote and having it declared a day before the actual election date, Ilham Aliyev's regime increased the possibility of a civil war.

USS Gerald R. Ford--$14 billion lethal creation

Tony Seed

Muharram 27, 14352013-12-01

At a time when the US economy is struggling, President Barack Obama has embarked on another massive spending spree indicating who he ultimately answers to. By launching a new generation of aircraft carrier, the Gerald Ford, at a price of $14 billion a piece, the three aircraft carriers will set the US economy into more debt.

US-Zionist-Saudi defeat in Syria

Jamshed Abbas

Dhu al-Hijjah 27, 14342013-11-01

The foreign conspirators—the US-Wahhabi-zionist trio—trying to destroy Syria have suffered a humiliating defeat. Their backing of the cannibalistic opponents of the regime has exposed their sponsors and caused global revulsion.

Iran, P5+1 to resume nuclear talks in Geneva

Zafar Bangash

Dhu al-Hijjah 27, 14342013-11-01

Representatives from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the P5+1 group of countries are to resume discussions in Geneva on November 7. The follow up meeting within three weeks of the first round is seen as a good sign.

Saudis retreat to the tent to sulk amid policy failures

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

Dhu al-Hijjah 27, 14342013-11-01

The Saudi intelligence chief, Bandar bin Sultan is a worried man these days. He has plotted to have the Americans attack Syria by supplying chemical weapons to the rebels. Instead, recent developments have left the Saudis exposed and sulking.

Turkish spymaster irks the Zionists

Ahmet Aslan

Dhu al-Hijjah 27, 14342013-11-01

The Zionists are furious; their agents in Iran were arrested and they blaming the Turkish intelligence chief who refuses to toe the US or Zionist line, unlike his predecessors.

US drone strikes come on global radar screen

Zia Sarhadi

Dhu al-Hijjah 27, 14342013-11-01

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have questioned US drone strikes and say those that authorize them may face war crimes charges. The UN has also condemned them.

Sudan’s descent into political chaos

Ayesha Alam

Dhu al-Hijjah 27, 14342013-11-01

With Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen, Libya and Syria engulfed in flames, how long could Sudan have been left unaffected?

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