Monthly Archives: January 2011

Thousands in Pakistan rally against American who defended himself against armed attackers

LAHORE — Hard-line Islamic leaders on Sunday rallied at least 15,000 people against an American official arrested in the shooting deaths of two Pakistanis and warned the government not to cave in to U.S. pressure to release the man. Sunday’s … Continue reading

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Netherlands Freezes Contacts With Iran Over Woman’s Execution

(RTTNews) – The Dutch government announced Saturday that it has frozen all contacts with Iran to protest against the hanging of a Dutch-Iranian woman on drug smuggling charges after having arrested her initially for participating in anti-government protests. Bahrami was … Continue reading

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Live From the Egyptian Revolution: Hope for positive change in Egypt?

“There is a great sense of pride that this is a leaderless movement organized by the people. A genuine popular revolt. It was not organized by opposition movements, though they have now joined the protesters in Tahrir. The Muslim Brotherhood … Continue reading

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Libel Lawfare: tactic used by Muslim organizations to silence criticism of radical Islam.

Excerpts from a talk by David Harris, who like many other was the victim of libel lawfare: The tactic used by Muslim organizations to silence criticism of radical Islam. David Harris was sued after talking in a radio show about … Continue reading

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Free Speech on Trial in Europe

“The “hate speech” trial of Lars Hedegaard, the president of the Danish Free Press Society and the International Free Press Society, began in a courthouse near Copenhagen on January 24. Hedegaard, who has been charged with “racism” for critical comments … Continue reading

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Pat Condell: The Criminal Truth

“The Truth is no defense.” Free speech on trial in Europe http://www.hudson-ny.org/1829/free-sp… The lawsuit against Lars Hedegaard: A warning to all http://www.internationalfreepresssoci… Lars Hedegaard defends free speech http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2… Will conservative media elites defend Lars Hedegaard? http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/will-con… The ongoing trial of … Continue reading

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Pakistan: Islamic hard-liners expanding their grip on society

Rawalpindi, Pakistan — “The killing of a governor opposed to the nation’s blasphemy law, and the warm reception for his accused killer, has exposed Islamic fundamentalists’ growing sway over the nation. Above a dank, darkened teahouse pungent with the aroma … Continue reading

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Kenya: Push for Islamic Courts Alarms non-Muslims

“Emergence of Somali-related Islamic extremists puts authorities on high alert. NAIROBI, Kenya, February 11 (CDN) — A constitutional battle to expand the scope of Islamic courts in Kenya threatens to ignite religious tensions at a time when authorities are on … Continue reading

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Islamic “tolerance” in Nigeria: choir members hacked to death, pastor killed – on Christmas Eve

“Islamic extremist Boko Haram sect attacks churches in Borno, Plateau states. LAGOS, Nigeria, December 28 (CDN) — Tensions continued to mount in the Christian community in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state in northern Nigeria, following the killing of a Baptist … Continue reading

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Islamic “tolerance” in Laos: Muslims destroy rice paddies of Christians who refuse to convert to Islam

Lao Officials Destroy Rice Paddies, Expel More Christians “Katin villagers lose homes, livestock, land rights because of their faith. DUBLIN, December 29 (CDN) — Officials and residents of Katin village in Ta Oih district, Saravan Province, on Sunday (Dec. 26) … Continue reading

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