Canada: Mob Harasses Muslim Worshippers in Calgary
The foiled terror plot in Toronto has already resulted in a backlash against Muslim communities across the country. In Calgary on Friday night, a group of nine men and women in their twenties banged on the doors and window of the Al-Madinah Islamic Centre before opening the front door to yell and swear at seven […]
Indian-Americans Test Their Clout on Atom Pact
Indian-Americans have mounted an intensive drive to support President Bush’s plan to aid India’s civilian nuclear program, spending heavily on lobbying, campaign contributions and public relations to persuade Congress to approve the deal. Officials in Washington and New Delhi have called the agreement historic, a centerpiece of American-Indian relations. But to many Indian-Americans, the plan […]
Ellison Denies Charges of Anti-Semitism
Ellison Denies Charges of Anti-Semitism
MN: Muslim Candidate Renounces Ties to Nation of Islam
State Rep. Keith Ellison, the DFL endorsee in the Fifth Congressional District race, has sent a letter to the Jewish Community Relations Council in an attempt to quell concerns about his connections to a group viewed by many as anti-Semitic. Ellison said that when he had ties to the Nation of Islam for about 18 […]
Army to Omit Ban on ‘Humiliating and Degrading Treatment’
The Pentagon has decided to omit from new detainee policies a key tenet of the Geneva Convention that explicitly bans “humiliating and degrading treatment,” according to knowledgeable military officials, a step that would mark a further, potentially permanent, shift away from strict adherence to international human rights standards. The decision could culminate a lengthy debate […]
CAIR-MI: Mosque to Educate Public About Muslims
An informational meeting to educate residents about Islam and Muslims is being offered this week in the wake of controversy over a new mosque in Warren. The “Meet Your Neighbors” symposium will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden. Religious leaders with the city’s newly established mosque, the Islamic […]
PA: Muslims Join Interfaith Walk for Peace
By appearance, by culture and by religion, the differences among the 300 people in sneakers gathered yesterday outside a North Philadelphia mosque were clear-cut. As they prepared to walk more than three miles to promote peace, however, they were reminded of their Scripture-based similarities – an instruction to pursue love and justice. “The truth is […]
CAIR-CA: Candidates Pitch to Muslim Voters
Mark Martinez has been friends with Michael Mulcahy since they were in theater together as kids. So even though he doesn’t live in San Jose, he was handing out campaign literature Saturday while Mulcahy worked the crowd at the Tamale Festival, as the race for mayor of San Jose rushes toward the election Tuesday. Vice […]
CAIR-CAN: Toronto Mosque Vandalized After Terror Arrests
TORONTO, June 4 (Reuters) – Vandals smashed 30 windows of a Toronto mosque and damaged nearby cars after the arrest of 17 suspected al Qaeda sympathizers accused of planning bomb attacks. Canadian Muslims expressed fear on Sunday that a backlash had begun. The vandals struck overnight at the west-end mosque, a police official said on […]
Canadian Muslims Relieved Terror Attacks Averted
CANADIAN MUSLIMS RELIEVED TERROR ATTACKS AVERTED (OTTAWA, CANADA, 3/06/06) – CAIR-CAN today expressed relief that potential terror attacks in the city of Toronto have been averted and applauded the efforts by Canadian security forces to combat terrorism and other criminal activities. CAIR-CAN also said it stands with all Canadians in the pursuit of safety and […]