Netherlands: Muslims urged to vote, and to stay home
The radical Islamic group Hizb ut-Tahrir started a campaign urging Dutch Muslims not to vote in the parliamentary elections (June 9th), the organization announced on a special website they set up for this.
France: Muslim intellectuals criticize Obama's hijab statement
France: Muslim intellectuals criticize Obama's hijab statement
In his June 4, 2009 Cairo speech, U.S. President Barack Obama emphasized that Muslim women in the U.S. are free to don the hijab. He said: "...Freedom in America is indivisible from the freedom to practice one's religion. That is why there is a mosque in every state of our union, and over 1,200 mosques within our borders. That is why the U.S. government has gone to court to protect the right of women and girls to wear the hijab, and to punish those who would deny it."[1]
Obama's statements triggered strong criticism among Arab intellectuals in France, where for the past few years there has been an ongoing debate about the permissibility of wearing the veil in public.
In his June 4, 2009 Cairo speech, U.S. President Barack Obama emphasized that Muslim women in the U.S. are free to don the hijab. He said: "...Freedom in America is indivisible from the freedom to practice one's religion. That is why there is a mosque in every state of our union, and over 1,200 mosques within our borders. That is why the U.S. government has gone to court to protect the right of women and girls to wear the hijab, and to punish those who would deny it."[1]
Obama's statements triggered strong criticism among Arab intellectuals in France, where for the past few years there has been an ongoing debate about the permissibility of wearing the veil in public.
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Location: France,
Muslim veil
Netherlands: Dutch Hamas leader one of Gaza flotilla organizers
Netherlands: Dutch Hamas leader one of Gaza flotilla organizers
The Dutch Amin Abou Rashed (43), who was arrested by Israeli commandos on the 'freedom flotilla' by the coast of Gaza, is a top official in the Hamas terror organization, according to intelligence services.
The Dutch Amin Abou Rashed (43), who was arrested by Israeli commandos on the 'freedom flotilla' by the coast of Gaza, is a top official in the Hamas terror organization, according to intelligence services.
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Location: Netherlands,
terrorism
Netherlands: Dutch, immigrants differ on Islam
Netherlands: Dutch, immigrants differ on Islam
Keep in mind this is an online-poll.
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More than 20,000 potential voters filled in in the Stem Advies Nieuwe Nederlanders [voting guide for New Dutch], 15,000 of them in the first weekend. STANN, the voting guide which zooms in for 'New Dutch' [ed: immigrants] on important issues, was filled in by as many ethnic Dutch as immigrants.
The results provide remarkable conclusions.
Keep in mind this is an online-poll.
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More than 20,000 potential voters filled in in the Stem Advies Nieuwe Nederlanders [voting guide for New Dutch], 15,000 of them in the first weekend. STANN, the voting guide which zooms in for 'New Dutch' [ed: immigrants] on important issues, was filled in by as many ethnic Dutch as immigrants.
The results provide remarkable conclusions.
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Location: Netherlands,
Politics
Netherlands: Dutch anthem in Moroccan
Netherlands: Dutch anthem in Moroccan
A Dutch artist created a Moroccan version of the Dutch anthem.
A Dutch artist created a Moroccan version of the Dutch anthem.
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Culture and Art,
Location: Netherlands
Albania: Muslim community sues journalist who called to ban Islam
Albania: Muslim community sues journalist who called to ban Islam
The main group representing Albania's Muslim majority population says it is suing a journalist who suggesting the government should ban their faith.
The main group representing Albania's Muslim majority population says it is suing a journalist who suggesting the government should ban their faith.
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anti-Islamism,
Location: Albania
Catalonia: More burka-ban proposals
Catalonia: More burka-ban proposals
The ban on the full veil - specifically the burka and niqab - in public buildings in Lleida (Spain), has caused several municipalities in Catalonia to try and copy it.
The ban on the full veil - specifically the burka and niqab - in public buildings in Lleida (Spain), has caused several municipalities in Catalonia to try and copy it.
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Location: Spain,
Muslim veil
Basel: Woman attacked for wearing headscarf
Basel: Woman attacked for wearing headscarf
A woman attacked a Muslim woman in Basel (Switzerland). The Swiss had a racist motive for her act. She made it clear to the Muslim woman that she wasn't happy with her headscarf.
The Turkish woman, aged 29, lodged a complaint for racial discrimination. The Muslim woman had just stepped off the tram with her daughter and niece when she was attacked. The prosecutor is looking for witnesses to the incident.
A woman attacked a Muslim woman in Basel (Switzerland). The Swiss had a racist motive for her act. She made it clear to the Muslim woman that she wasn't happy with her headscarf.
The Turkish woman, aged 29, lodged a complaint for racial discrimination. The Muslim woman had just stepped off the tram with her daughter and niece when she was attacked. The prosecutor is looking for witnesses to the incident.
Labels:
anti-Islamism,
Location: Switzerland,
Muslim veil
Hague: Police turn violent after protesters run police line
Hague: Police turn violent after protesters run police line
The anti-Israel demonstration has been going on for a quarter of an hour, when you feel that it will come to blows. The anger of the about 500 demonstrates getting clearer with the shouted slogans. "Israel murder!" Members of the riot police take out shields and helmets from the cars.
The anti-Israel demonstration has been going on for a quarter of an hour, when you feel that it will come to blows. The anger of the about 500 demonstrates getting clearer with the shouted slogans. "Israel murder!" Members of the riot police take out shields and helmets from the cars.
Labels:
Jews and Israel,
Location: Netherlands
Belgium: Support for international terrorism
Belgium: Support for international terrorism
Update: Fixed the article to read millions, not billions. (thanks to an alert reader)
International terrorism is financed from Belgium. In 2009 the police confiscated 7.43 million euro. The money was used to commit attacks and to financially support terrorist organizations.
Update: Fixed the article to read millions, not billions. (thanks to an alert reader)
International terrorism is financed from Belgium. In 2009 the police confiscated 7.43 million euro. The money was used to commit attacks and to financially support terrorist organizations.
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Location: Belgium,
terrorism
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