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May 21, 1:07 AM - NATO leaders mull troop pull-out plan [chinadaily]

NATO leaders mull troop pull-out plan China Daily Chicago police trying to keep the peace during the NATO summit faced their biggest test on Sunday when thousands of demonstrators marched near the NATO meeting site. Terrorism charges against three self-described anarchists arrested in Chicago earlier ...

May 21, 1:05 AM - Tension in Lebanon over checkpoint deaths [aljazeera]

Clashes in Beirut and roads blocked near Tripoli after soldiers shot dead two members of anti-Syria opposition alliance.

May 21, 1:04 AM - Public and private perception: The PKS dilemma after 2014 [thejakartapost]

Public and private perception: The PKS dilemma after 2014 Jakarta Post Both Natsir and Immaduddin, however, perceived this New Order's policy of alienation toward political Islam as the domestic history. Established on Nov. 7, 1945, Masyumi later evolved into the second-largest political party after the nationalist-based ...

May 21, 1:03 AM - Iran's Nuclear Impasse: Breaking the Deadlock [aina]

Iran's Nuclear Impasse: Breaking the Deadlock AINA (press release) There are numerous areas of common interest in this relationship, which could expand the possibilities for agreement, particularly those pertaining to regional security such as maintaining stability in Iraq and Afghanistan, drug trafficking and ...

May 21, 1:03 AM - Thousands begin NATO protest march through Chicago [jamestownsun]

Thousands begin NATO protest march through Chicago Jamestown Sun Some participants called for the dissolution of NATO, the 63-year-old military alliance that is holding its 25th formal meeting in Chicago. It is the first time the summit has been held in a US city other than Washington. “Basically NATO is used to ...

May 21, 1:01 AM - Egypt's Brotherhood flexes muscles in push for presidency [reuters]

The Hindu

Egypt's Brotherhood flexes muscles in push for presidency Reuters Well-known Islamic preachers and soccer celebrities took to the podium in Cairo to endorse Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Mursi, a relative latecomer to the race. His main rivals include Islamists and ex-officials of former President Hosni Mubarak. As the Egyptian election approaches no one can predict the results

May 21, 12:59 AM - Ex-NBA Star, Olympian Boozer Dies at 75 [kolotv]

Kansas City Star

Ex-NBA Star, Olympian Boozer Dies at 75 KOLO Reporter: AP OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Bob Boozer was a star in college, an Olympic gold medalist and an 11-year professional who finished his playing career with an NBA championship. His friends and family remember him more for his humility and service to ... Former NBA star and Olympic medallist Bob Boozer dies aged 75 after brain aneurysm

May 21, 12:57 AM - Family Members In Court On Terror Charges [sky]

U.TV

Family Members In Court On Terror Charges Sky News Two brothers and a cousin have appeared in court in Northern Ireland charged with serious terrorist offences following an intelligence operation by the police and security service MI5. It follows a major police investigation into dissident republican ... Duffy relatives face terrorist charges

May 21, 12:47 AM - Islamophobia: Washington's "New Colonialism" [globalresearch]

Onislam.net

Islamophobia: Washington's "New Colonialism" Center for Research on Globalization In line with this Islamophobic policy funded by Washington and the powerful Zionist groups in the country, the US military has long been involved in fomenting anger and hatred against the Muslims by teaching its future leaders that a “total war” ... Alabama Workshop Addresses Islamophobia

May 21, 12:46 AM - Iraq buys US drones to protect oil [usatoday]

USA TODAY

Iraq buys US drones to protect oil USA TODAY By Jim Michaels, USA TODAY BAGHDAD - The United States has agreed to sell unarmed surveillance drones to Iraq's navy as part of an effort to help protect that nation's oil exports amid growing tensions in the Persian Gulf and to strengthen US-Iraqi ... Iraq plans to build $6 billion mega port in Basra

Featured Blogs

May 21, 12:03 AM - The Muslim Brotherhood's final rally [philly]

Philadelphia Inquirer (blog)

The Muslim Brotherhood's final rally Philadelphia Inquirer (blog) Get Flash I just attended the last campaign rally for Mohammed Morsi, the presidential candidate for the Muslim Brotherhood's front party, Freedom and Justice, before the first round of presidential elections on May 23-24. Thousands were packed an ... Salafis gravitate towards the Brotherhood's political pole

May 20, 11:31 PM - Ban Ki-moon: Eradicate polio, finally [latimes]

Ban Ki-moon: Eradicate polio, finally Los Angeles Times The highly preventable disease survives in only Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. If we don't wipe it out now, a future epidemic could be devastating. A Pakistani child waits with their mother for the anti-polio vaccine in Peshawar, Pakistan.

May 20, 11:03 PM - Brother of Iraq vet: 'It's nice to know America's not dead' - Newsday (blog) [newsday]

Brother of Iraq vet: 'It's nice to know America's not dead' Newsday (blog) PrintAa Brother of Iraq vet: 'It's nice to know America's not dead' 5 m ago By Erin Geismar For Brian Dwyer, the turnout at the annual motorcycle ride to honor his brother Joseph becomes more impressive each year. That's because as more time passes ...

May 20, 8:00 PM - May 21: Flipping the bird [jpost]

Ahram Online

May 21: Flipping the bird Jerusalem Post Sir, – Linda Claire, chairwoman of Manchester's Palestine Solidarity Campaign, is upset that Israel's national bird, the hoopoe, was featured in a newspaper's quiz (“Anti-Israel activists slam UK daily for referring to Israel's national bird,” May 18). Palestinians move to protect Al Aqsa Mosque

May 20, 7:23 PM - US officials frustrated as Pakistan still blocking supply routes [latimes]

USA TODAY (blog)

US officials frustrated as Pakistan still blocking supply routes Los Angeles Times And Pentagon officials said Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta would meet officials from five countries in Central Asia that have provided an alternative, but considerably more expensive, northern land route for NATO supplies since Pakistan closed its ... Why Pakistan still hasn't reopened NATO supply lines

May 20, 6:15 PM - India Market Weekahead – Time to start buying [reuters]

Reuters India (blog)

India Market Weekahead – Time to start buying Reuters India (blog) Investors continued to reduce positions in riskier assets, leading to a fall in oil prices and a drop to a 4-month low for spot gold, while lifting the dollar which tends to be seen as a safe haven in times of heightened uncertainty.

May 20, 6:03 PM - Tibet-in-exile officials suspect Chinese plot against Dalai Lama [latimes]

Jakarta Post

Tibet-in-exile officials suspect Chinese plot against Dalai Lama Los Angeles Times “Of course we're working closely with the Indian government on this.” The Dalai Lama in an interview with England's Sunday Telegraph newspaper earlier this month said his security detail had received reports some time back from a Tibetan employed by ... Kashag's Statement on the Security of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

May 20, 4:39 PM - Why not 'A muslim case for gay marriage'????? [cnn]

Why not 'A muslim case for gay marriage'????? CNN (blog) Because in America, it's the Christian religious fanatics who are trying to bully the gay minority. Because their countries live under a theocracy. Us sane people are trying to keep Xtians from taking control of our lives, our government, our sanity.

May 20, 4:21 PM - Taliban waiting for the right moment [gulfnews]

gulfnews.com

Taliban waiting for the right moment gulfnews.com By Con Coughlin The murder of two British servicemen last week shows just how seriously the Taliban is taking the prospect of peace talks to end Afghanistan's decade-long civil war. A Royal Air Force airman and a soldier from the 1st Battalion Welsh ...

May 20, 1:41 PM - NATO Blog: The stage is set for summit, protests [chicagotribune]

NATO Blog: The stage is set for summit, protests Chicago Tribune A Cook County judge ordered the trio held on $1.5 million bail each, and their legal plight quickly offered a new rallying point for protesters who dubbed them the "NATO 3," playing off the Chicago 7 moniker hung on protest leaders arrested for ...

Featured Events

May 20, 5:30 AM - Al-Hilaal Masjid Darusalaam fundraising dinner Bay Area, CA | Add to your Calendar

Al-Hilaal, DarusSalam Masjid in Milpitas is having a Fundraiser for their New Masjid Construction Project on May 20 on Sunday from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM in Newark. Key Speakers will be Shaykh Junaid Kharsany, Mufti Mudassir Owais and Mufti Nawaz Khan. Please come and support the construction of this new masjid Inshallah.

May 20, 3:00 PM - International United Seerah Conventin 2012 New York, NY | Add to your Calendar

Muhammad (sallalahu alayhi wasallam) is teh perfect role model for human beings. The seminar will be attended by scholars from the Arab World, Africa, S. America, India, Sri-Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and also by National dignitaries. Special arrangemetns for sisters. Free admission and parking. Dinner will be served.

May 22, 12:00 AM - Writing Russia: Voices of the Cutting Edge of Russian Literature Open Up About Truth and Transformation in their Contentious and Volatile Country | Add to your Calendar

Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street New York New York 10018-2788

May 23, 12:00 AM - Muslims, Jews, and A New Song | Add to your Calendar

200 N. San Pedro Road San Rafael California 94903

May 26, 12:00 AM - Karl Jenkins conducts The Armed Man | Add to your Calendar

Hope St, Liverpool, L1 9BP Liverpool England

May 31, 12:00 AM - Writers at the Flashpoint: New Russian Writing & the Riddle of the Caucasus | Add to your Calendar

455 5th Ave New York New York 10016

June 1, 12:00 AM - Fawakih Summer Quranic Arabic Program Washington DC | Add to your Calendar

The Fawakih program was developed to assist students in developing a personal relationship with the Quran through the Arabic language and other learning tools. Fawakih's residential summer and weekend programs combine to offer various learning opportunities to students of a variety of backgrounds. http://youtu.be/dTKfxhmCX10

June 16, 10:00 AM - Art & Culture Day at MAPS  | Add to your Calendar

Art & Culture Day at MAPS, Children and youth workshops and activities.

June 22, 7:00 PM - The Prophet's Smile (Almaghrib class by Shaykh Yaser Birjas)  | Add to your Calendar

The Sahaba longed for the warm company of Prophet Muhammad (salla Allahu alayhi wassalam). His wives yearned for his encompassing love and affection. His enemies sat in respectful awe of his presence. Until the end of time mankind strives to emulate his perfect example. AlMaghrib Institute is honoured to launch a seminar of noble content discussing the Shamaaíil (Characterstics) of Rasoolullah (saw). Not only a Prophet and Messenger, he (salla Allahu alayhi wassalam) was also a caring husband, a loving father, a loyal friend, a charismatic leader, a wise general, a patient teacher, and above all, a mercy to mankind. Questions? Email almaghrib.seattle@gmail.com

June 24, 9:00 AM - 2012 Shaykha Fest Washington DC | Add to your Calendar

2012 Shaykha Fest Confirmed Speakers: Shaykha Halima Krausen(Germany) Shaykha Sabira Lakha(UK) Gul Rukh Rahman(Switzerland) Shaykha Reima Yosif(US) Professor Kecia Ali(US) Shaykha Zaynab Ansari(US) Professor Amira Bennison(UK) 2012 Shaykha Fest will also feature an empowering artistic performance/interactive workshop by award winning performer, writer and director Andrea Assaf. Event Venue: Crownplaza Hotel, South Brunswick/Monroe, New Jersey. Event Date: Sunday June 24, 2012 Event Duration: 9am to 7pm Admission Fee: $40 (breakfast and lunch included) Registration: Due to limited seating capacity pre-registration is required. Please click here to complete your registration.

Islamophobia Alerts

May 20, 6:34 PM - Grooming Gangs: The Islamic Connection [rightsidenews]

International Islamic News Agency

Grooming Gangs: The Islamic Connection Right Side News But how much of an influence can Islam truly have had? We know that the offenders are predominantly Muslim and predominantly Pakistani (ie from a Muslim culture), but that alone does not make this a Muslim problem. In order to be justified in speaking ... USA/Islam: Islamic Art Exhibit at Central Park Library through May

May 20, 12:49 PM - Home away from home [thechronicleherald]

TheChronicleHerald.ca

Home away from home TheChronicleHerald.ca Fascist leader Oswald Mosley and his black shirts rallied against Jews in the 1930s in Hackney, another Olympic host borough in London's East End. Under the headline, Noisy Parties 'A Threat to Race Peace,' Newham's local paper, the Recorder, ...

May 1, 10:57 PM - THINKING ALOUD: A creeping inquisition — Razi Azmi [dailytimes]

THINKING ALOUD: A creeping inquisition — Razi Azmi Pakistan Daily Times Muslim Malays can convert non-Muslims to Islam, but are forbidden to convert to any other religion themselves. There was the comical case of a Malaysian-Chinese woman who had converted to Islam in order to marry a Muslim (a legal requirement), ...

April 27, 8:48 PM - ECLECTIC RANT: Islamophobia in the Workplace [berkeleydailyplanet]

Berkeley Daily Planet

ECLECTIC RANT: Islamophobia in the Workplace Berkeley Daily Planet The increase in discrimination claims was predominately by Muslims, Arabs, South Asians, and Sikhs or Islamophobia. Most of the complaints alleged harassment and termination of employment. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 41 USC§§2000e, ...

April 25, 8:07 PM - Islamophobia in Europe fuelled by politicians [gulfnews]

Islamophobia in Europe fuelled by politicians gulfnews.com Sowing the seeds and fomenting Islamophobia in Europe, as is the case in the United States, is the work of an insecure few who seek to blame those who they do not understand, who they fear, and who are easy targets, for their social and economic woes.

May 15, 12:06 AM - USA/Islamophobia: Muslims Sue US Govt Over No-Fly List [iina]

International Islamic News Agency

USA/Islamophobia: Muslims Sue US Govt Over No-Fly List International Islamic News Agency PORTLAND (Oregon, USA), 23 Jumad Al-Thani/14 May (IINA)-Fifteen American Muslims, including four military veterans, are suing the federal government over being placed on a “no-fly” list for no apparent reason. “They have been deprived of their rights ...

May 10, 6:15 PM - Islamophobia Fighting Film Adeela Turns to IndieGoGo for Funding [ocweekly]

OC Weekly (blog)

Islamophobia Fighting Film Adeela Turns to IndieGoGo for Funding OC Weekly (blog) By Gabriel San Roman Thu., May 10 2012 at 11:00 AM The Orange County-based cast and crew behind Adeela, the film motivated by the Islamophobia gone wild display in Yorba Linda last year, feel the that the time is right to fully develop the vision of ...

May 2, 7:48 PM - Bin Laden Is Still Alive [huffingtonpost]

Globe and Mail

Bin Laden Is Still Alive Huffington Post To combat growing Islamophobia, therefore, getting to know one another is vital. The Muslim-American community must take the lead on this and build stronger bridges with other American communities. We must also educate fellow Americans and highlight ... Documents from Osama compound show him getting depressed over US not creating ...

May 5, 7:14 PM - OIC chief: Global action to fight Islamophobia needed [chicagotribune]

Aljazeera.com

OIC chief: Global action to fight Islamophobia needed Chicago Tribune The secretary-general of the 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation has urged the international community to take effective action to prevent growing Islamophobia or enmity toward Islam and Muslims all over the world. "Islamophobia is on the ... Islamophobia: Europe's new political disease

May 14, 2:01 AM - Focus on Faith: Combating Islamophobia [waaytv]

Focus on Faith: Combating Islamophobia WAAY "Combating Islamophobia: Truths and Myths About Islam" is a community engagement workshop sponsored by the FBI, the US Attorney's Office, the Department of Justice, UA-Huntsville, and the Huntsville Islamic Center, among others.

Featured Action Items

Which Side Are You On?

by Peter Deccy Yesterday’s New York Times had a troubling story of a 52 minute battle between a company of US troops and two Afghan soldiers who had lived and fought alongside the Americans. The account made clear these were two extremely well trained Afghan soldiers. Two Americans and the two Afghan soldiers were killed [...]

Action Alert #665: Urge Kansas Governor to Veto Anti-Sharia Bill

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on Muslims and all other Americans who value civil liberties to urge Kansas Governor Sam Brownback to veto a bill (House Substitute for Senate Bill 79), the sponsors of which admit is designed to attack Sharia, the religious principles of American Muslims.

Action Alert: India/Israel – Write letters demanding due process for Syed Kazmi

Kazmi must be either charged or released.