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Wednesday, June 2, 2004

FBI Looks To American Muslims In Search Of Al-Qaida Info

It could be a tactic to sow panic among Americans already weary with holiday terror threats (See? We're doing something!), but last week's warning by the FBI to be on the lookout for seven people suspected of links to al-Qaida is being taken very seriously by American Muslims, despite worries that... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 28, 2004

Al Masri Extradition Request Leaves Britain In A Quandary

Britain's infamous Muslim enfant terrible, ex-Finsbury Park mosque leader Sheikh Abu Hamza al-Masri, whose pro-Al Qaida rhetoric and associations with accused terrorists made him the favourite fodder of London tabloids, has finally had his bluff called - but not by his ( soon to be former )... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 27, 2004

Sudan Not Letting Genocide Interfere With Peace Treaty Celebration

It was a sight that couldn't be imagined a few years ago - John Garang, leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (made up of Christians and animists in southern Sudan) and Sudan's Vice President Ali Osman Mohamed Taha clasping hands in celebration in Khartoum, celebrating the signing of a peace... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 24, 2004

Rebooting The Occupation: Will It Be Enough?

After weeks of George W. Bush taking it on the chin (both literally and figuratively ), and after setbacks and backtracks on the ground in Iraq, last night's speech by President Bush was intended to reboot the occupation, hoping that people will forget the past and muster some hope for the future.... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 21, 2004

The Case Of Brandon Mayfield: Like Chaplain Yee, Only Quicker

It was an arrest that sent shockwaves through the Oregon Muslim community, and fed fears of homegrown Muslim terrorists in the media. One week ago, Brandon Mayfield was arrested upon suspicion of participating in the Madrid train bombings of March 11th - his " perfectly formed " fingerprint was... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 18, 2004

Allah Made Me Funny: Muslim Comics Steal The Show

One of the ways many Jews coped with the anti-Semitism of the early 20th century was to go into comedy, which allowed them to defuse tensions, entertain people, and create a lasting artistic legacy. In the heated atmosphere of the post-9/11 world, more and more Muslims are following in their... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 17, 2004

Vatican Statement Reveals Growing Unease With Islam

On the face of it, it seems obvious. Official Catholic teachings warn against marraige between Catholics and Muslims (particularly between Catholic women and Muslim men), and urge children of such unions to be brought up Catholic. Turn the situation around (Muslim women and Catholic men), and you'd... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 11, 2004

The Power Of Images: Another Daniel Pearl Moment

If anyone needs more clear proof that al-Qaida is the avowed enemy of Muslims all over the world, one need not look further than a grainy video on a jihadi website. Just as American officials were grappling with the aftermath of the Iraqi prison abuse scandal, just as more Americans than ever before... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 10, 2004

Militant Attacks On Bangladeshi Ahmadiyya Muslims Increase

2,000 religious zealots - accompanied by police - stormed an Ahmadiyya mosque in Bangladesh, apparently emboldened by government moves to ban the Muslim sect's religious texts in the face of a growing extremist movement to stop Ahmadiyyas from calling themselves Muslim. "We appreciate the government... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 4, 2004

US Adventures In The Mideast: Can It Get Any Worse?

Former general in Saddam's army takes over in Falluja; militants declare "victory". Bush ends up negotiating away Palestinian demands - for nothing. The rate that US soldiers die in Iraq goes up every month. Respect for the US in the Middle East is at an all time low. And misconduct by US guards at... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 28, 2004

Protocols Of The Elders Of Islam?

"I believe that Muslims in this country are a fifth column," said Boston-based radio talk show host Jay Severin last week. "The vast majority of Muslims in this country are very obviously loyal, not to the United States, but to their religion. And I'm worried that when the time comes for them to... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 23, 2004

BJP Backpedals On Hindutva To Woo Indian Muslim Vote

Ever since the Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya, India a decade ago, a Hindu nationalist movement known as Hindutva has dominated the Indian political scene. Several political parties have played the Hindutva card to stoke emotions (and thus votes), and no group has been more successful at this... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 21, 2004

Should US Mosques Have Minarets With Loudspeakers?

Hamtramck, Michigan has long been a magnet for immigrants. Most of the town's residents come from Eastern Europe (mainly Poland), and two-thirds of the school children speak a language other than English at home. But recent immigration trends (e.g. Bengali, Yemeni, Bosnian) have resulted in five... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 19, 2004

Other Foot Drops With Rantisi Assassination: What Happens Now?

Many on both sides of the Israeli - Palestinian conflict expected it, but not quite so soon. This weekend's missile attack on Hamas leader Dr. Abdel Aziz Rantisi happened before the group could take revenge for the killing a few weeks ago of Hamas founder Sheikh Ahmed Yassin - and only a few days... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 14, 2004

Undemocratic Countries Avoid "Islam & Democracy" Conference

There's a lot of pressure of Muslim countries to reform with respect to democracy and human rights - movements from within (see Saad Eddin Ibrahim of Egypt and Sherin Ebadi of Iran), realizations from current leaders that progress requires change (see efforts in Jordan and Libya, and pressure from... Sign in to see full entry.

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