May, 2012

• 16 May

  The origins of some Sri Lankan Muslim Foods and Beverages By Asiff Hussein

  

  Sri Lanka’s Muslims are heirs to a rich culinary tradition which has its ultimate origins in Arabia, India and the Malay world. Their cuisine is in a sense ‘international’. Here’s a brief survey of some of their more prominent foods and drinks and their origins. Buriyani A favourite rice dish which figures prominently in local Muslim feasts is the buriyani, …

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• 16 May

  “Small Five” Challenge “Big Five” Over Veto Powers By Thalif Deen

    The Security Council meets to consider the maintenance of international peace and security, but political wrangling often prevents swift action.  Credit:UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras UNITED NATIONS, May 15, 2012 (IPS) – The 193-member General Assembly is expected to vote on a resolution – described as "historic" – requesting the five permanent members (P5) of the Security Council to consider "refraining …

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• 14 May

  Aunty Clinton comes to Asia with a ‘do-it’ list – By Ameen Izzadeen

  The United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, during her recent eight-day visit to Asia was acting more like a matron than the chief diplomat of her country. Her aim, obviously, was to thrust a US-centric world view — that serves the US interest — on the countries she visited    Her matron-like behaviour was evident when she advised Bangladesh’s …

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• 14 May

  Bush Found Guilty Of War Crimes By Yvonne Ridley

  Kuala Lumpur — IT’S OFFICIAL – George W Bush is a war criminal. In what is the first ever conviction of its kind anywhere in the world, the former US President and seven key members of his administration were today (Friday) found guilty of war crimes. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld and their legal advisers Alberto Gonzales, David Addington, William …

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• 14 May

  The Land of the Pure and True – Muslims in China Feature By Ethar El-Katatney

  Muslim China boasts a population of 20 million. From the Hui to the Uyghurs, Islam in China is distinctive and diverse – intertwining authentic Chinese culture, with Islamic practice.   I get into a rickshaw in Beijing and my 65 year old wrinkled driver immediately whizzes me through the hutongs – old, narrow alleyways. He looks at me and talks …

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• 14 May

  9/11, Abby Martin, Classified Woman, FBI, RT, – Sibel Edmonds Finally Wins By david swanson

    Sibel Edmonds' new book, "Classified Woman," is like an FBI file on the FBI, only without the incompetence. The experiences she recounts resemble K.'s trip to the castle, as told by Franz Kafka, only without the pleasantness and humanity.  I've read a million reviews of nonfiction books about our government that referred to them as "page-turners" and "gripping dramas," …

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• 13 May

  Rizvi Muthi’s call for compromise on Dambula Mosque, Rewarding hooliganism and sell out of the community By Latheef Farook

  

    All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama President M.I.M. Rizvi Mufthi’s speech in Riyadh on Friday 4 May 2012 on the attack on the Dambulla Mosque has shocked the island’s Muslim community. For a moment I asked myself whether he has been dispatched by the mob leader Innamaluwa Sumangala Thera for canvassing in favour of demolishing the mosque. In his speech, published …

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