December, 2011

• 29 December

  The Book of Jobs By Joseph E. Stiglitz

  Forget monetary policy. Re-examining the cause of the Great Depression—the revolution in agriculture that threw millions out of work—the author argues that the U.S. is now facing and must manage a similar shift in the “real” economy, from industry to service, or risk a tragic replay of 80 years ago. It has now been almost five years since the bursting …

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• 27 December

  Inside Iran: Rick Steves’ Travel Journal The Most fascinating and surprising land I’ve ever visited

  We produced the TV show to understand and humanize Iran. I've written this to share my personal experiences, lessons learned, and opinions that were shaped by my trip. And it's your chance to wander with me behind-the-scenes in this rich, perplexing society. I hope you enjoy this journal, and the TV show.       Last year, a friend from …

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• 27 December

  Security Council Remains Grounded by Political Manipulation By Thalif Deen

  When Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin briefed reporters recently, he offered some biting criticisms of the growing political manipulation of the most powerful body at the United Nations: the 15-member Security Council. Implicitly targeting some of the Western nations – specifically the United States, UK and France – he said "words no longer mean what they used to be".  When Security …

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• 25 December

  Muslims are an integral part of country – AHM Azwer, MP

  Following is the text of the speech by Advisor to the President and Member of Parliament AHM Azwer at the budget 2012 debate on the Vote of the Ministry of National Heritage, made in Parliament on December 12, 201: Hon. Deputy Chairman, there seems to be an atmosphere of complete peace and harmony prevailing in this House today and I …

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• 23 December

  Pakistan Must Stand Firm against American Pressure By ASIF HAROON RAJA

  Taking full advantage of limitless freedom of action given by Gen Musharraf, CIA and FBI cultivated militant and criminal groups to fight Pak security forces. As many as 7000 undesirable CIA agents under different guises managed to slip in and they gave rise to drone attacks, suicide bombings and terrorist attacks. WAR on terror initiated by USA was a ruse …

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• 21 December

  SRI LANKA MUSLIM REFUGEE ASSISTANCE (UK) – QURBAN PROJECT 2011

  

                                                                    Full Report – Please download it from here. 2. CRITERIA FOR DISTRIBUTION     It was decided to distribute Qurban meat as follows, with the availability of funds: (a)     …

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• 20 December

  Islamic finance: Alleviating poverty in Sri Lanka

  In order to solve the issue of poverty in Sri Lanka, MUATH MUBARAK highlights the initiatives that have been taken by Islamic finance institutions in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has been heavily engaged in solving the civil armed violation in the country for the last three decades and the government was finally able to put a full stop to the conflict two years ago. This …

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