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The Madness Continues: Ann Wright Disinvited to Sail

Once again, a Jewish activist decides who should be on board in the Palestinian Solidarity movement.

(LONDON) - The adorable solidarity activist Ann Wright, former US Army Colonel and retired official of the U.S. State Department, was dis-invited to be aboard the latest Gaza flotilla boat.

Known for her outspoken opposition to the Iraq War and support of Palestinian rights, Ann is now also subject to Palestinian solidarity internal war.

Blasphemy Case in Karachi

“Had they not left the house, the situation could have been really bad,” - investigation officer Muhammad Bux

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - On Friday evening, when I reached in AFP Karachi office directly from the airport, I observed some 600 extremists had attacked the St. Francis Church, old Goli mar.

Earlier the house of the accused Ryan Brain Patris (boy) was ransacked and furniture was set on fire in a violent protest, this time it was not in a slum but in SSGC, Karachi.

Government Should Provide Protection to all the Churches in Pakistan

Includes photos of church that was attacked.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - On Friday afternoon, after Jumma prayer, some number of 600 people attacked and damaged a church in the old city area of Karachi.

Earlier some hundreds of the extremists have set in fire of all the belongings of the Ryan Brain (accused) blasphemy case in the same town. I travelled to Karachi to know the facts of this case and reached in Karachi on Friday evening.

Hindus `Cautiously` Welcome Ramayana Stage Production in Seattle

Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit scripture that consists of 24,000 stanzas, explores various themes, including human existence, concept of dharma, etc.

(SEATTLE, WA) - Welcoming the ambitious theater production “Ramayana” formally opening in Seattle on October 18, Hindus hope that this stage version would stay true to the story and the spirit of their ancient Sanskrit sacred scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Ramayana was a highly revered scripture of Hinduism.

Hindus-Jews-Buddhists Seek Probe Into Racism in South Africa Schools After Gauteng Incidents

Hindus form a considerable part of South Africa population.

(RENO, NV) - In view of the reported incidents of racism in Boksburg (Gauteng) school, Hindus-Jews-Buddhists have asked for nationwide investigation into the prevalence of racism in South Africa schools.

According to reports, one grade-three student faced racial and derogatory slurs for the last three years (it started when he was in grade one) from the teacher in front of classmates for wearing the religious string and was asked to remove it.

Burma`s President Yields to Protesters, Says No to OIC Office

The decision to suspend the agreement was first broken on the Facebook page of Deputy Information Minister Ye Htut.

(RANGOON, Burma) - Burma’s President Thein Sein announced on Monday that he will not allow the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to open an office in the country.

More than ten thousand people filled the streets of several cities across the country on Monday, as protesters vowed to continue the mass demonstrations until their demands were met.

Fodder for Extremists

The neocons responsible for prompting America to invade and occupy Iraq on falsified intelligence still exercise control over U.S. foreign policy.

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - Four joint hosts of an MSNBC programme called Cycle decided to open a Pandora's Box and discuss some of America's problems in the Middle East.

One of the participants attempted to draw a distinction between "extreme Muslims" and "moderate Muslims", suggesting that viewers should make such a distinction.

Pakistan Prays for Malala

Last week armed men intercepted a vehicle returning form the school, identified Malala and shot her in the head and the neck.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - Malala Yousafzai a symbol of peace, education and another face of Pakistan which the world is slowly and gradually learning about.

An End to the Agony

It is an amputation of a healthy, sensitive body part that is performed without specific medical need, and without the patient's consent.

(TEL AVIV) - Germany's parliament may soon approve a law to protect religious circumcision, this to counteract a Cologne court ruling last June that pronounced the practice unlawful.

This is wrong - the German government should rethink. I say this as a Jewish parent from a proud rabbinic lineage, with relatives killed in the Holocaust; I say this as the maker of "It's a Boy!" - the 1995 British TV documentary that first broke the taboo on showing the hidden toll of circumcision.

Professor Mahmoud Ayoub Receives 2012 Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Institute of Islamic Thought

A noted scholar in the history of religion, the beloved Professor has been an extremely valuable resource in my research.

(BOSTON / HARTFORD) - Professor Mahmoud Ayoub, Faculty Associate in Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary, is a rare and valuable man.

I am so pleased to bring our readers this news about his receiving the 2012 Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT).