Second Temple Pilgrimage Route Uncovered
Archaeologists have uncovered a section of a stone-paved street with stairs which connected the Temple Mount with the Pool of Shiloach (Siloam).
Street Used by Pilgrims on Way to Temple Mount
Archeologists have uncovered a street that was a central thoroughfare for pilgrims who 2,000 years ago walked from the Shiloach Pool to the Second Temple, approximately 550 meters (1,800 feet) to the north. The street was previously known to archeologists.
UNESCO, Farouk Hosni No Thanks
In order to cement the refusal to have the Egyptian Minister of Cultural to lead one of United Nations' organization, a few points do need to be emphasized;Â
Punjab, Muslim extremists burn church over alleged blasphemy case
The call to hunt Christians launched at local mosque after the Friday prayers. The mob stormed and set fire to the church, ransacked two houses. Muslims accuse a young Christian had desecrated the Koran. In reality the young man is involved with a Muslim girl.
Rapist praised by judge for converting to Islam
A judge lambasted a rapist for claiming his victim was a liar - then commended him for becoming a muslim.
Iraqi refugees in Syria worry as govt's dispute
Despite recent meetings between the foreign ministers of Syria and Iraq, no steps have been taken in solving the problem of the ever growing population of Iraqi refugees in Syria, where the majority of refugees seem to be just fine.
Yemeni child bride dies while giving birth
A 12-year-old Yemeni girl, who was forced into marriage, has died during a difficult delivery in which her baby also died, a children’s rights organization said on Sunday.
More Brits heading to Somalia for 'jihad'
More and more young Britons are travelling to war-torn Somalia for “jihad training,†prompting British intelligence chiefs to warn that the country is becoming a more popular “holy war†training ground, a local newspaper reported Sunday.
Tension in London flares in mosque stand-off
Britain needs new policies to tackle issues that racists exploit, the communities secretary said Saturday, following ugly scenes outside a London mosque.
Settlers, soldiers clash as IDF chief praises army-settler ties
Settlers and security forces clashed during enforcement operations by the Civil Administration on Sunday morning, Israel Radio reported. The clashes erupted as the IDF's top commander was raising a New Year's toast in the Central Command , and praising the settlers' cooperation with the military.