UN: 34,452 Iraq Civilians Killed in ’06
U.N.: 34,452 IRAQ CIVILIANS KILLED IN ’06 BAGHDAD, Iraq – Nearly 35,000 civilians were killed last year in Iraq, the United Nations said Tuesday, a sharp increase from the numbers reported previously by the Iraqi government. Gianni Magazzeni, the chief of the U.N. Assistance Mission for Iraq, said 34,452 civilians were killed and 36,685 were […]
Jimmy Carter: Revisiting ‘Apartheid’
LAST WORD: JIMMY CARTER Dec. 25, 2006 – Jan. 1, 2007 issue – Former president Jimmy Carter has long been regarded as an elder statesman, using his political muscle to address issues like democracy and human rights. But he’s also been a prolific author. Since leaving office in January 1981, he has written 23 books, […]
Aloni: There is Apartheid in Israel
THIS ROAD IS FOR JEWS ONLY Jewish self-righteousness is taken for granted among ourselves to such an extent that we fail to see what’s right in front of our eyes. It’s simply inconceivable that the ultimate victims, the Jews, can carry out evil deeds. Nevertheless, the state of Israel practises its own, quite violent, form […]
TX: Pig Races at Mosque Site Spark Mtg on Tolerance
TX: KATY PIG RACES NEAR MOSQUE SITE SPARKED MEETINGS A Katy man’s decision to stage weekly pig races to protest a mosque construction has prompted an alliance of local clergy to conduct a series of forums aimed at what they characterize as preventing bigotry and promoting religious acceptance.
CAIR-GA: A Symbol of Faith, a Chance to Teach
CAIR-GA: A SYMBOL OF FAITH, A CHANCE TO TEACH Sept. 11th’s stamp on Islam stared Khalid Siddiq in the face: two little words – “Get out” – spray painted on a wooden board and thrown on the construction site of a mosque rising on 14th Street. The graffiti landed with a thud, but no one […]
CA County Libraries Use CAIR ‘Library Project’ Books
CAIR: TALKS AIMED AT INCREASING TOLERANCE A talk next Saturday at the Cesar Chavez Central Library in Stockton will offer a glimpse into Islam in an effort to improve communication and increase tolerance. The event, “Understanding Islam,” is part of an overall push to get more information about the religion into the library system and, […]
CAIR-MI: Muslim Leaders Respond to Acts of Violence
CAIR-MI: MUSLIM LEADERS RESPOND TO ACTS OF VIOLENCE Local religious leaders met Wednesday in Dearborn Heights to condemn recent acts of vandalism against several Shi’a-owned businesses in Metro Detroit while promoting the need for restraint and understanding following the attacks. “These kinds of acts of violence are unacceptable,” said Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi of the […]
CAIR-CAN: Will the No-Fly List Fly
CAIR-CAN: WILL THE NO-FLY LIST FLY Soon, this could happen to you: You’re flying to another Canadian city and despite a confirmed reservation, the airport kiosk won’t print your boarding pass. Instead, you’re directed to the airline counter, where an agent examines your passport or driver’s licence. You wait while an agent checks something in […]
Pentagon Viewing Americans’ Bank Records
PENTAGON VIEWING AMERICANS’ BANK RECORDS WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon and to a lesser extent the CIA have been using a little-known power to look at the banking and credit records of hundreds of Americans and others suspected of terrorism or espionage within the United States, officials said Saturday.
MA: Islamic Society Plans Move to Downtown Framingham
MA; ISLAMIC SOCIETY PLANS MOVE TO DOWNTOWN FRAMINGHAM FRAMINGHAM – Officials from the Islamic Society of Framingham say the size of their congregation has grown far too big for their rented space on South Street, so they need to move to bigger digs to continue to flourish.