Iran blames the US in a deadly mosque bombing

Iran has accused the US of an involvement in a recent mosque bombing that killed many in the south-eastern volatile region of the Islamic Republic of Iran. " An Iranian official accused the United States on Friday...

Controversy surrounding the Pope's shoes in Amman, Jordan

Controversy today surrounding the Pope's shoes in a mosque in Amman, Jordan, when he entered the Hussein bin Talal Mosque in the capital and did not remove his shoes, which is considered a sign of disrespect in the...

Muslim v Muslim - A conversation

Early in the morning, on daily basis, I have a routine of skimming through newspapers (on the web) with my poor internet connection (Dial-up 56 kbps). Today, like always, I was skimming through and suddenly I got...

Three Boomber for Shiraz mosque Hanged: Iran

Very tough to be rational these days, i am stron opponent of capital pnnishment, but when i see the brutalities of these terrorist outfits, i question myself, what should be the punishment for them?Unfortunately my mind favours the action what the Iranian authorities did...

Obama Tours Blue Mosque in Turkey

Yahoo News reports :"He combined his visit to the Blue Mosque with a tour of the 6th-century Hagia Sophia church, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture across the Islamic edifice. The church was converted to a...

Taliban threaten 2 attacks per week in Pakistan

A suicide bombing at a crowded Shiite mosque south of Pakistan's capital killed 22 people Sunday, the latest evidence of how security in the U.S.-allied nation is crumbling well beyond the Afghan border region where al-Qaida and Taliban fighters thrive. The violence came as...

Suicide bomber of Akuressa was a disabled beggar

I wonder why it took  the street vendor this long to inform the police about this. Was the LTTE really involved in the Akuressa bombing or is this just another one of the Sri Lankan government's cunning tactics to put the blame on the LTTE? "(Lanka-e-News, March 20,...

Dahlan to Hamas: Never recognize Israel

Is peace possible possible when the leadership of the so-called moderates deny Israel's existance? " Former Fatah security commander Muhammad Dahlan on Tuesday called on Hamas not to recognize Israel's right to...

Religious Worshippers Less Likely to Commit Suicide

People who attend regular religious services are less likely to commit suicide than those who don't, according to a study out of the University of Manitoba.  37,000 Canadians were queried by the researchers,...

Hajj pilgrimage

"The Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam, which every adult Muslim must undertake at least once in their life if they can afford it and are physically able. Some rituals take place in Mecca's Great Mosque."

India Warns of Airborne Attack After Mumbai Assaults

The Telegraph is reporting that airports across India were braced for a possible attack. News reports are saying that six airports including those in New Delhi and Mumbai, are on alert with heigtened security...

8 Israeli neo-Nazis sentenced to jail

Fascism is all over. Even in Israel a year ago, this Neo Nazi group shocked the world. They have now been sentenced for short time in jail for promoting racism and violence. " The Tel Aviv District Court...

Update: Six perish in Pakistan mosque bombing

Six persons were killed and 15 others sustained injuries when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a mosque in Tandaro area of Tall on Saturday.According to eyewitnesses, the people were offering Asr prayer when a young suicide bomber blew himself up inside the mosque. ...

Nine worshippers killed in Pakistan mosque blast

At least nine worshippers were reportedly killed and several others sustained injuries when a blast ripped through a mosque Thursday evening in the troubled Bajaur tribal region of Pakistan. "Nine people were killed and several others injured as a result of an explosion that...

Indonesia execution of Bali bombers sparks clashes

TENGGULUN, Indonesia (Reuters) - Thousands of people including some hardliners gathered for the funerals of three Indonesians executed on Sunday for the 2002 Bali bombings, sparking clashes between police and emotional supporters. The three men from the militant group Jemaah...

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