Europe

• Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:56:04 +0000: US, European security officials discount Iran-Al Qaeda links - Reuters
  

  US, European security officials discount Iran-Al Qaeda links Reuters The two share an adversary in the United States, yet follow different sects of Islam. Iran is overwhelmingly Shi'ia Muslim, whose followers are viewed as heretical by al Qaeda's strict Sunni Muslims. Several recent developments brought the question of ... and more »

• Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:44:09 +0000: The Baroness and the Pope - The Hindu
  

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  The Baroness and the Pope The Hindu There was breathless media coverage of her speech in which she told the Vatican that British Muslims stood “side by side with the Pope in fighting for faith”; warned against “militant secularisation” of Christian Europe; and argued for Europe to become ... and more »

• Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:10:23 +0000: McCain & Graham [Heart] the Muslim Brotherhood - National Review Online (blog)
  

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  McCain & Graham [Heart] the Muslim Brotherhood National Review Online (blog) Qaradawi promises that Islam will conquer America and Europe and has issued fatwas approving suicide bombings in Israel and against American troops in Iraq. The terrorist organization, Hamas, is the Brotherhood's Palestinian branch. Religion And Politics In Arab Transitions – AnalysisEurasia Review all 24 news articles »

• Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:26:50 +0000: Iran court convicts Christian pastor convert to death - Fox News
  

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  Iran court convicts Christian pastor convert to death Fox News A trial court in Iran has issued its final verdict, ordering a Christian pastor to be put to death for leaving Islam and converting to Christianity, according to sources close to the pastor and his legal team. Supporters fear Youcef Nadarkhani, ... Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani Gets Final Execution OrderInternational Business Times A Father of 2 (and Pastor) is going to be executed for converting from Islam ...Gretawire (blog) all 48 news articles »

• Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:09:55 +0000: Sarkozy clashes with Le Pen over Islamic halal meat - Edmonton Journal
  

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  Sarkozy clashes with Le Pen over Islamic halal meat Edmonton Journal Some animal welfare campaigners say this is more cruel than standard European practices. Le Pen, whose party plays on fears of growing Muslim influence, cited a recent public television documentary that said all abattoirs in the greater Paris region ... Halal slaughter becomes political issue in FranceReuters Brigitte Bardot backs French far-right candidate Le PenAFP Marine Le Pen: What she means for EuropeEurActiv International Islamic News Agency -Onislam.net all 206 news articles »

• Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:01:22 +0000: MIDEAST DEBT-Turkey to overcome secular qualms with Islamic bond - Reuters
  

  MIDEAST DEBT-Turkey to overcome secular qualms with Islamic bond Reuters A sovereign sukuk issue from an economy regarded as one of the most progressive and successful in the Muslim world would signal intent on Turkey's part to play a bigger role in Islamic finance. The size of the global sukuk market is estimated at more ... and more »

• Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:08:23 +0000: AP News in Brief at 5:58 am EST - MSN Money
  

  AP News in Brief at 5:58 am EST MSN Money NEWARK, NJ (AP) — Americans living and working in New Jersey's largest city were subjected to surveillance as part of the New York Police Department's effort to build databases of where Muslims work, shop and pray. The operation in Newark was so ... and more »

• Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:10:33 +0000: State-mosque relations in Europe, the other half of the story - Middle East Online
  

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  State-mosque relations in Europe, the other half of the story Middle East Online There is growing belief among native European populations Islam must be halted while Muslim community leaders view European governments are uniformly repressive, intolerant of diversity. By Jonathan Laurence ñ CHESNUT HILL, Massachusetts Just over 1 ... and more »

• Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:58:37 +0000: "Caliphate Conference" Seeks to Islamize Europe, US - Right Side News
  

  "Caliphate Conference" Seeks to Islamize Europe, US Right Side News A Muslim fundamentalist group is organizing a conference focused on turning Austria and other European countries into Islamic states. The "Caliphate Conference 2012" will be held on March 10 in the Austrian town of Vösendorf, situated just south of ... and more »

• Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:07:46 +0000: Time to renew vows or break up? Turkey's EU candidacy drifts as Europe tends ... - Washington Post
  

  Time to renew vows or break up? Turkey's EU candidacy drifts as Europe tends ... Washington Post When accession talks began in 2005, the idea was that Turkey's Muslim population would enrich the continent, culturally and economically, with Turkey itself destined to become a European-style democracy that could serve as an east-west bridge. and more »