Ebru News
EBRU TV hosted a telethon in partnership with the Helping Hands Relief Foundation for victims of Turkiye's recent earthquake on Thursday evening.
The Telethon, which collected more than 750-thousand dollars in pledges was hosted by Ebru News anchors Logan Crawford and Diane Bakos.
November 5, 2011
November 4, 2011
Islam’s real enemy: The Muslim-meter
Burak Bekdil
One cannot help but admire the often ignored quote by prominent Islamic preacher Fethullah Gülen, which one of his intellectual followers recently reminded me of during a private conversation: “Just like there are endless ways human beings breathe, there are endless ways human beings practice their belief; and all of them must be respected.” I recalled, with sorrow, that line when I recently read a brief review of a book written by a former top Muslim cleric (and one of the founders of the ruling Justice and Development Party, or AKP).
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November 3, 2011
Dr. Esposito: The Gulen Movement Introduces Turkey to the World
Ayten Çiftçi
Dr. John L. Esposito, a professor of Islam at Georgetown University in the United States said that the Gülen Movement has brought a major contribution to the recognition of Turkey in the world. Dr. Esposito who came to Turkey for the workshop entitled 'Transition from dictatorship to democracy', which was organized by the Turkish Prime Ministry's Office of Public Diplomacy and the Georgetown University the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, stated, "The whole world should benefit from the services performed by the Gülen movement.” Esposito told the Zaman newspaper that the movement has a big mission not only in Turkey but in the world, and further added, "They have neither political nor ideological efforts. They have one goal. That is to enlighten the world with education. This is why we need the Gülen Movement in this age.” Stating that he wrote a book about the Gülen movement in 2003, Esposito said that he did not want to meet Fethullah Gulen only to be objective about him. Esposito noted that Gülen's house was very close to his house, "One day I could have visited him, but I was afraid that those around me would doubt my objectivity if they thought I was friends with Gulen".
Dr. John L. Esposito, a professor of Islam at Georgetown University in the United States said that the Gülen Movement has brought a major contribution to the recognition of Turkey in the world. Dr. Esposito who came to Turkey for the workshop entitled 'Transition from dictatorship to democracy', which was organized by the Turkish Prime Ministry's Office of Public Diplomacy and the Georgetown University the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, stated, "The whole world should benefit from the services performed by the Gülen movement.” Esposito told the Zaman newspaper that the movement has a big mission not only in Turkey but in the world, and further added, "They have neither political nor ideological efforts. They have one goal. That is to enlighten the world with education. This is why we need the Gülen Movement in this age.” Stating that he wrote a book about the Gülen movement in 2003, Esposito said that he did not want to meet Fethullah Gulen only to be objective about him. Esposito noted that Gülen's house was very close to his house, "One day I could have visited him, but I was afraid that those around me would doubt my objectivity if they thought I was friends with Gulen".
November 2, 2011
Rumi Forum bestows Peace and Dialogue Awards
Ali H. Aslan
The Rumi Forum, an international organization promoting interfaith dialogue and peace, presented awards celebrating peace and dialogue initiatives at their annual Peace and Dialogue Awards ceremony in Washington on Tuesday.
The Rumi Forum, an international organization promoting interfaith dialogue and peace, presented awards celebrating peace and dialogue initiatives at their annual Peace and Dialogue Awards ceremony in Washington on Tuesday.
Ceremony Honors Individuals Dedicated to Peace
Erdoğan Dur, Namisha Sarin, Yavuz Yağlıdere
The nation's capital - the scene of a pretigious ceremony... honoring those who contribute to the world's interfaith and intercultural dialogue.
In Washington D-C, the 6th Annual 2011 RUMI Peace and Dialogue Awards drew a crowd of supporters dedicated to peace and understanding worldwide.
The nation's capital - the scene of a pretigious ceremony... honoring those who contribute to the world's interfaith and intercultural dialogue.
In Washington D-C, the 6th Annual 2011 RUMI Peace and Dialogue Awards drew a crowd of supporters dedicated to peace and understanding worldwide.
November 1, 2011
Opinion: Out of the rubble, a chance to mend relations
Aydoğan Vatandaş *
Even though Turkey and Israel had great tensions after the Mavi Marmara raid last year, it was a breath of a fresh air to know that Israel was the first country to extend her hand to Turkey following last week’s devastating earthquake in Van.
The United States, Germany, Greece and Poland also offered help, as did Armenia, a country that had no diplomatic relationship with Turkey for a long time.
But Turkey was initially reluctant to accept outside offers of help.
Even though Turkey and Israel had great tensions after the Mavi Marmara raid last year, it was a breath of a fresh air to know that Israel was the first country to extend her hand to Turkey following last week’s devastating earthquake in Van.
The United States, Germany, Greece and Poland also offered help, as did Armenia, a country that had no diplomatic relationship with Turkey for a long time.
But Turkey was initially reluctant to accept outside offers of help.
October 31, 2011
Somali education minister praises opening of Turkish school
Alyson Neel
The Somali education minister expressed his happiness at the opening of the first Turkish high school in Somalia on Monday.
"It has been wonderful -- the students and parents are very happy to have access to quality education," Somali Education Minister Ahmet Aidid Ibrahim shared in an exclusive interview with Today's Zaman on Tuesday.
The Somali education minister expressed his happiness at the opening of the first Turkish high school in Somalia on Monday.
"It has been wonderful -- the students and parents are very happy to have access to quality education," Somali Education Minister Ahmet Aidid Ibrahim shared in an exclusive interview with Today's Zaman on Tuesday.
Logistics center and food center are opened with a ceremony in Somalia
Kimse Yok Mu
KYM Association opened a Logistics Center and a food center with a ceremony attended by the Somali PM Sheikh Sharif Ahmed.
The ceremony was held in the center of the capital city Mogadishu and the Prime Minister gave a speech thanking the Turkish people for all the help.
The ceremony was held in the center of the capital city Mogadishu and the Prime Minister gave a speech thanking the Turkish people for all the help.
October 30, 2011
Turkish hospital opens to save lives in Kazakhstan
Today's Zaman
The Sema Hospital, specializing in the treatment of heart disease, was officially inaugurated over the weekend in Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan.
The Sema Hospital, specializing in the treatment of heart disease, was officially inaugurated over the weekend in Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan.
Turkish college to partner Yobe on education, agriculture
Hamisu Kabir Matazu
The Turkish International College has expressed its readiness to partner Yobe Emirates on education and agriculture.
The Turkish International College has expressed its readiness to partner Yobe Emirates on education and agriculture.
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