Religions Archive
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New Twists and Turns in Turkey’s Head-Scarf Debate
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsBy SUSANNE GÜSTEN ISTANBUL — When the auto writer Merve Sena Kilic shifted a Mini into gear for a recent test drive, she had little idea that she was fueling... -
International Judge Muhammad Day vs. The Istanbul Process
Posted on February 5, 2012 | No Comments2/2/2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1st, 2012 MEDIA CONTACT: 352-371-2487 or 352-871-2680 or info@standupamericanow.org International Judge Muhammad Day vs. The Istanbul Process “If the freedom of speech is taken away... -
Is Europe setting up clash between Muslims and the West?
Posted on February 5, 2012 | No CommentsEditor’s note: Mohammed Ayoob is University Distinguished Professor of International Relations at Michigan State University and adjunct scholar at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding Turkish people demonstrate in... -
Turkey gives Prophet Mohammad’s hairs to Chechnya
Posted on February 5, 2012 | No CommentsGrozny, February 3, Interfax – Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan has given three hairs of Prophet Mohammad to the Chechen Republic. The hairs were taken from Istanbul to Grozny on... -
Is Israel on the road to “self-destruction”?
Posted on February 2, 2012 | 1 CommentOne very well informed and courageous Israeli who thinks the answer is “Yes” is Merav Michaeli, a radio and television presenter who also writes for Ha’aretz. She is completely without fear... -
Alâ: Turkish fashion magazine created for women who wear headscarves
Posted on January 29, 2012 | 2 CommentsIt’s Vogue for the veiled! Turkish fashion magazine created for women who wear headscarves By Katie Silver A magazine for the modern, fashion-conscious Muslim woman is proving that when it... -
Turkey Ministry Recommends Jewish Artist for Eurovision, HT Says
Posted on January 29, 2012 | No CommentsTurkey’s Foreign Ministry recommended a Jewish Turk represent the country at the Eurovision song contest, Haberturk newspaper reported, without saying how it got the information. The ministry sent a letter... -
Turkey Marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Posted on January 29, 2012 | No CommentsTurkey’s Chief Rabbi Izak Haleva (C) and Istanbul Governor Huseyin Avni Mutlu (L) light candles, in memory of holocaust victims, during a commemoration to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day at... -
Liam Neeson may convert to Islam: Actor says he’s considered ‘becoming a Muslim’
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsIslamic prayer ‘got into his spirit’ while filming ‘Taken 2′ in Istanbul By Cristina Everett / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/liam-neeson-convert-islam-actor-a-muslim-article-1.1012356#ixzz1kcV0ChiL Liam Neeson, who was raised Catholic, said... -
AFP: Turkey to become first Muslim nation to show Holocaust film
Posted on January 26, 2012 | 2 Comments(AFP) – 9 hours ago ANKARA — Turkish public television will show an epic French documentary about the Holocaust, the first broadcast of its kind by national media in a... -
The European Union and the United States Sign a Suicide Pact
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 1 CommentNo, I am not talking about the impending economic doom that some are predicting will impact both continents. I am talking about the complicit support given to Muslim countries in... -
Is Liberalism Islamic?
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 2 CommentsAn Interview with Mustafa Akyol By Haroon Moghul Haroon Moghul RD associate editor Haroon Moghul is a fellow at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, a senior editor at the... -
First of four centres to train Islamic scholars opens
Posted on January 23, 2012 | No CommentsThe first of four centres for Islamic theology was officially opened last week at the University of Tübingen in southern Germany. All four will begin teaching later this year. At... -
Video: Turkey Run By ‘Islamic Terrorists’ – Rick Perry at Fox News Debate
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsRick Perry referred to U.S. ally Turkey as being run by “Islamic terrorists” after being asked an incredibly biased question by Brett Baier at the Fox News Republican Presidential debate.... -
Rick Perry Camp Explains Suggestion That Turkey Is Led By ‘Islamic Terrorists’
Posted on January 17, 2012 | 1 CommentPerry: Turkey ruled by ‘Islamic terrorists’? By David Jackson, USA TODAY Updated 2h 50m ago CAPTION By David Goldman, AP We wonder if Turkey will be filing any protests with... -
NATO- Perry Comments Ruffle Turkey’s Feathers
Posted on January 17, 2012 | 1 CommentBy Joe Parkinson Reuters Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry is seen backstage during a debate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Monday. Updated at 4:20 p.m. CET For Turkey,... -
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Turkey: to help with reconstruction of mosques in Gaza
Posted on January 13, 2012 | No CommentsPalestinians in Gaza pray on Friday on rubble of mosque destroyed by Israel [ARCHIVE MATERIAL 20090123 ] (ANSAmed) – ANKARA – Turkey will help the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip... -
Syriacs returning to Turkey after 1980s migration to Europe
Posted on January 10, 2012 | No CommentsSyriac families who fled to Europe starting in the 1980s due to instability caused by terrorist activities in Turkey’s East and Southeast have recently started returning to their homeland due... -
Turkey Offers School Kids on Break Off-Season Hajj
Posted on January 10, 2012 | No CommentsTurkey’s Religious Affairs Presidency outlined plans for a 10-day trip to Saudi Arabia for school children during their semester break, drawing accusations from opposition politicians and teachers’ unions that it... -
Should Europe fear Islamic extremists?
Posted on January 9, 2012 | 1 CommentShould Europe fear Islamic extremists? With EYP – the European Youth Parliament Masha from France: I’d like to know if Muslim extremism is a real issue in Europe. Michaël Privot,...
