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August 2010

Fears of al–Qaida return in Iraq as US–backed fighters defect

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/aug/10/al-qaida-sons-of-iraq Fears of al–Qaida return in Iraq as US–backed fighters defect American allies the Sons of Iraq being offered more money by al–Qaida to switch sides Members of the Sons of Iraq. A leader of the group says some are being paid by al-Qaida. Photograph: Petros Giannakouris/AP Al-Qaida is attempting to make a comeback in […]

British girls undergo horror of genital mutilation despite tough laws

Click for video: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/jul/25/female-circumcision-children-british-law British girls undergo horror of genital mutilation despite tough laws Female circumcision will be inflicted on up to 2,000 British schoolgirls during the summer holidays – leaving brutal physical and emotional scars. Yet there have been no prosecutions against the practice Like any 12-year-old, Jamelia was excited at the prospect of […]

Muslims Ask for Protection as Ramadan Approaches

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/CT-Muslims-Concerned-by-Backlash-as-Ramadan-Approaches-100254049.html Muslims Ask for Protection as Ramadan Approaches Updated 5:29 PM EDT, Mon, Aug 9, 2010 Muslim leaders in Connecticut are asking police to ensure that they can worship without being harassed after a group was confronted on Friday. Worshipers at the Masjid An-Noor mosque in Bridgeport were confronted by about a dozen members of […]