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February, 2011

  • 2 February

    Egypt turmoil pushes crude oil price over $100 a barrel

    Opec secretary general expresses concern with tension throughout region and armed guards at Suez canal Protesters in the town of Suez. Photograph: Abu Salahuddien/AP  Fears that the turmoil in Egypt could disrupt oil shipments passing through the Suez canal and engulf the Middle East drove the price of Brent crude oil through the $100 barrier for the first time in over two years. The price of …

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  • 2 February

    Scholarships for undergraduates at Albukhary foundation

    There are scholarships in the Albukhary International University (AIU) which is fully funded by the Albukhary Foundation, Malaysia and all students attending AIU shall be sponsored through the Scholarship described herein. The Foundation intends to make available ten (10) scholarships for each country to assist disadvantaged youths, mainly Muslim youths, to graduate with a degree from the Albukhary International University.  …

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January, 2011

  • 31 January

    CALL FOR RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATIONS 2011

    CALL FOR RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATIONS 2011 National Research Council (NRC) of Sri Lanka, invites applications for research grants from researchers in public scientifc R & D Institutes/Universities.  For further details, please download the attachment.  Application can be downloaded from our website www.nrc.gov.lk. Thank you National Research Council (NRC) Sri Lanka 380/72,Baudhdhaloka Mw, Colombo 07 Tel: 011-2697538 011-2675136 Fax: 011-2697166 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nrc.gov.lk Post …

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  • 31 January

    Dr. Zakir Naik visited Zahira College

    'Dr. Zakir Naik visited Zahira College on Friday, the 28th January 2011. He was introduced to the students, staff and well wishers present, at the assembly, by Mr Mohamed Jiffry, the Principal of Zahira College as one of the most prominent Islamic scholars of today. He has devoted his life not only to the teachings and spreading of Islam but …

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  • 31 January

    Jonathan Ben-Artzi: Peace for Israelis and Palestinians? Not without America’s tough love.By Jonathan Ben-Artzi

      Providence, R.I. — More than 20 years ago, many Americans decided they could no longer watch as racial segregation divided South Africa. Compelled by an injustice thousands of miles away, they demanded that their communities, their colleges, their municipalities, and their government take a stand. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” …

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  • 29 January

    Syria Internet Disrupted As Egypt Blackout Catches On In Middle East: Reports

      On the same day that Egypt has suspended online activity, Syria has also blocked internet service, according to reports. Syria is known for a tight control of the internet, which was tightened further after the unrest in Tunisia, reports Reuters. Now, Al Arabiya is reporting that internet services have gone down completely in the country. Previously, Syria had blocked programs that "allow …

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  • 29 January

    Israel Fears Regime Change in Egypt By Gil Yaron in Jerusalem

    Concerns about the Muslim Brotherhood Israel is watching developments in Egypt with concern. The government is standing by autocratic Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, out of fear that the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood could take power and start supplying arms to Hamas. Israel is usually a country where politicians have an opinion on any topic, and vociferously so. But in recent days, …

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