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Tamil translation of Economic Crisis Transcripts

The Tamil translation of 2 transcripts, The Islamic Economic System as an alternative and Capitalism in Crisis are available to download from: http://rapidshare.com/files/162166888/Economic_crisis_Tamil_translation.rar The file includes the font needed to view it correctly, after opening the file right click on the .ttf font file and install it. When you open the files they will then display correctly.

Q&A: Bashir's case on the Darfur issue in the International Court of Justice?

The following is a translation from an Arabic Q&A. What is the current status of Bashir's case on the Darfur issue in the International Court of Justice? Presently one observes a lessening in the acuteness of tensions between Europe & America, does this imply that they are closer to a solution on these issues? Answer: First of all: To fully answer the question, it is necessary to present the relevant details of the issue: 1- The ICC is a European initiative designed to strengthen their interests under the umbrella of international law as well as to challenge US hegemony. The ICC was created in 1998 by a treaty known as the Rome Statute. The ICC is supposed to be an independent, permanent court that tries persons accused of the most serious crimes of international concern, namely genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC is intended as a court of last resort for such crimes and intervenes when national justice systems do not take effective action. 2-The Unite

Views on the news - 6/11/08

Obama’s victory will not change America’s foreign policy in the Muslim world Despite the feeling of elation expressed by some Muslims at Obama’s victory, very little is about change in the way America treats the Muslim world. Obama has gone on record to support the Israeli hegemony over Palestine. He has also tapered his commitment to withdraw immediately US troops from Iraq and has placed the burden of troop reduction on army commanders. On Pakistan both he and Biden—vice US president— have outlined tough American action against Pakistan’s tribal belt. Even his comments on engaging Iran should be taken with a pinch of salt, as like Bush he has refused to take the military option off the table. Muslims must realize that a black president does not spell a change in foreign policy. Currently America is at war with Muslim world and Obama will be its commander in chief. Bulgaria has the largest concentration of Muslims Bulgaria has the highest relative share of Muslim population