Face to faith

The month of Ramadan and the virtues of generosity, sacrifice and sympathy that Ramadan emphasise are of enormous importance to me. Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection and prayer. The fasting is intended to help teach self-discipline, generosity and appreciation of what we have, while empathising with those who have much less. It is…

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EU Countries Move to Stop Flood of Iraqi Refugees

The ongoing terror in Iraq is driving an increasing number of refugees to Europe. Now the EU is being forced to make some tough decisions: Who will be allowed to stay in Europe, and will Iraqi Christians have greater chances here than Muslims? Bassam persevered for five years, believing that he could live with the…

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    Talks on international role with Scottish faith community

    Scottish faith leaders have met with Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development, to discuss how they and the government can work in partnership to help meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Mr Alexander recognised the prominent role that Faith Leaders and Faith Groups are playing in international development, and listened to their ideas…

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      Arrests worry Barcelona’s Pakistanis

      The recent arrests of 12 Pakistanis and two Indians in Barcelona have sparked a mixture of disbelief, indignation, and sadness among the city’s 25,000 Pakistanis. Since 2004, more than 70 people, including a number of Pakistanis, have been arrested in Catalonia on suspected Islamist militant links. The Pakistani community is worried that the message that…

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        Sarkozy visits rough Paris suburb

        On Monday January 21st, French President Nicolas Sarkozy paid an unexpected visit to Paris’ suburb of Sartrouville, marking his first visit to one of the country’s poor towns that is home to many immigrants and French citizens of immigrant origin. Speaking in front of the town’s train station, Sarkozy said that he would soon address…

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