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First They Come For the Muslims
Chris Hedges writes a regular column for Truthdig.com.
Lawsuit Filed Against Crestwood School District
Dearborn Heights, MI – “Crestwood High School discriminating against Arab American Students/Arab Teachers” headlined the radio show “Good Morning MI.”
Anwar Ibrahim Acquitted of Sodomy in Malaysia
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been acquitted of sodomy after a two-year trial.
Court: Oklahoma Can’t Enforce Sharia Law Ban
A federal appeals court upheld an injunction against a voter-approved ban on Islamic law in Oklahoma on Tuesday, saying it likely violated the U.S. Constitution
Haroon Khan Barred from Representing Pakistan
British-Pakistani boxer Haroon Khan has been told by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) that he cannot represent Pakistan in international competition.
Malouda and Anelka Lead Chelsea to Opening Day Victory
It was an all-Muslim score-sheet for Chelsea Football Club this past weekend as they won their opening English Premier League match 2-1 over West Brom…
Nigerian Boxer Brings Power
Lateef “Power” Kayode recorded an impressive 10-round unanimous decision victory on an exciting night of fights on ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME®. The unbeaten cruiserweight Kayode (17-0, 14 KOs) proved too much for Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (20-3, 14 KOs) Friday night at the Chumash Resort Casino.
Before You Judge, Stand in Her Shoes
The same leaders whose theft and mismanagement have kept so many Guineans poor in the decades since independence from France, in 1958, have also been ferociously violent, massacring as many as 186 unarmed demonstrators calling for democratic reforms in 2007, and at least 157 demanding the same in 2009.
Jury Duty in the United States of America
This week I served on a jury for the first time.
Girl Sues to Wear Hijab at Abercrombie
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A Muslim woman alleged in a lawsuit filed this week that U.S. retailer Abercrombie & Fitch forbade her from wearing her head scarf while working at a northern California clothing store owned by the company.
Australia Muslims Push for Rights
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, in a submission to a parliamentary inquiry into the government’s new multiculturalism policy, argues that Muslims should enjoy “legal pluralism”.
Taking the Wheel
This past week the issue was once again brought into the limelight as a female Saudi Arabian citizen took to the wheel and later posted the video on the popular social-networking site YouTube.
Every 15 minutes, a Muslim Couple Gets Divorced in Malaysia
Datuk Fatimah Hamat was the first to raise eyebrows across the senate hall when revealing that in every 15 minutes a Muslim couple gets divorced in the country. “These statistics are shocking,” said Fatimah.
Guantánamo Leaks Lift Lid on Most Controversial Prison
Innocent people interrogated for years on slimmest pretexts
What Shari’ah Law Actually Means
The right wants to ban it in America, but do they even know what it is?
Calif. Muslim to Sue FBI for Secret GPS Surveillance FBI planted tracking device on plaintiff’s car without warrant
CAIR sues FBI
Community News (V12-I51)
Study finds benefits to Muslim leaders, hospital partnerships / Lilburn council rejects mosque plan / Muslim woman sues city over headscarf arrest
Community News (V12-I48)
Chicago real estate firm owners charged for defrauding Muslim investors / Bradley University in Illinois makes halal meals / Houston fraud company also involved in forging halal certificates
Three Men Accused of Sharia-Law Ponzi Scheme
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Three men defrauded 300 Muslim investors and three banks out of $44 million in a real estate Ponzi scheme that promised profits, not interest, to adhere with sharia law, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday.
