A British man convicted of supporting the Taliban in the US has been freed after spending 11 years in prison, according to a statement by his family. UK man fights case against US extradition A picture shared on Facebook on Sunday showed Babar Ahmad at home with his father, a[…]
OPINION by Salmaan Moronell Life, they say, is about perspective. Every decision one makes – every right or wrong that one consciously or unconsciously judges – is in fact a judgement based on perspective. Perspective is a natural result of human creation. With creation of man there came his certain[…]
The Cosatu that was founded in 1985 is falling apart and splinter unions are growing as a result, former General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said on Saturday. “The reality we are facing is that the Cosatu as we know it before is being fragmented. Splinter unions are springing up, as we’ve[…]
Cosatu President Sdumo Dlamini will be remembered for destroying the Cosatu federation, National Union of Metalworkers of SA Secretary General Irvin Jim said on Saturday. “At the Cosatu special national congress, Sdumo attacked us publicly, presenting us as a slave master. He called on unions to liberate them from Numsa,”[…]
Saudi Arabia has arrested 431 people suspected of belonging to Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) cells, and thwarted suicide attacks on mosques, security forces and a diplomatic mission, the interior ministry has said. In a statement on Saturday carried on the official state news agency, the interior[…]
Wrapping up the month of fasting, world Muslims are actively preparing a most anticipated `Eid, ready to enjoy the celebration and traditions of this blessed festival, surrounded by family and friends. Yet, `Eid Al-Fitr will be somewhat different this year as many countries in the Islamic world continue to find[…]
Miles away from home, `Eid Al-Fitr is never the same in Syrian refugee camps in Turkey, where shattered families are trying to hold together during the Islamic holiday. “We are spending `Eid al-Fitr away from our home for the first time. I hope it will be the last time, yet[…]
As spirituality reaches its peak at the end of Ramadan, 644 expatriates have reverted to Islam during the holy month in Saudi Arabia, pronouncing Shahada or declaration of faith at a Riyadh mosque. “In Ramadan, our guests see and witness themselves the spirit of generosity, brotherhood and integration through offering[…]
With a dark, wet and gloomy day on Friday, Capetonians are hoping they will wake up to a spot of sunshine and clear skies on Saturday, as the Muslim community celebrates Eid ul-Fitr. This year Eid day also coincides with Mandela Day, in which South Africans will spend 67 minutes[…]
All ten South Africans detained by authorities in China have been released, with five due to jet back into South Africa on Friday, a week after being apprehended on suspicion of viewing propaganda material in their hotel rooms. This comes after fruitful negotiations between local government and their counterparts in[…]
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