Girl, 4, marries man, 45

This is a bizzarre way to settle a feud."Dera Ismail Khan - A four-year old girl was married to a 45-year-old man in a remote Pakistan town to settle a feud, leading to the arrest of 12 people from two families, police said on Friday. The bizarre marriage took place last...

extreme excuses by Muslims and Government

"The Popular Alliance has discovered a new and wonderful phrase being adopted by the Muslim “community” in its defence of extremist views, preaching’s and hate mongering. We are pleased to provide a clue as to what this phrase is: After the Channel 4 Dispatches program,...

US Federal Government Pursues Death Penalty Against States' Laws

"At a time when many states are backing away from capital punishment, the federal government is aggressively pursuing -- and winning -- more death sentences, including in jurisdictions that traditionally oppose them. On Tuesday, federal prosecutors in New York persuaded a...

Multiculteralism is a failed ideology

Here is the proof:"In stark contrast with their parents, growing numbers sympathise with extreme teachings of Islam, with almost four in ten wanting to live under Sharia law in Britain. The study identifies significant support for wearing the veil in public, Islamic schools...

Cornered US Military Takes to Desperate Tactics in Iraq

"Excerpt: People living in areas where resistance to U.S.-led occupation is mounting are facing increased levels of collective punishment from the occupation forces, residents say."

Blind Pensioner Punished for Voting Late

"Ismail Canseven, a blind Turkish pensioner has been punished for not voting on time in his village cooperative election. " Full Story

The actress, Internet, and a sex film - in Iran

"Sex films, soap stars and international fugitives were an unheard of combination on the front pages of newspapers in conservative Muslim Iran until now. For Western readers who regularly feast on celebrity antics in popular scandal sheets, a grainy film of sexual activity is...

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Muslims suspend Australian imam - Toronto Star

" Said uncovered Muslim women like `meat' PM condemns cleric's punishment as too lenient Oct.27, 2006. 01:00AM ROHAN SULLIVAN ASSOCIATED PRESS CANBERRA—Australia's senior Muslim cleric has been barred from preaching for three months after describing women who do not...

Muslims suspend Australian imam - Toronto Star

" Said uncovered Muslim women like `meat' PM condemns cleric's punishment as too lenient Oct.27, 2006. 01:00AM ROHAN SULLIVAN ASSOCIATED PRESS CANBERRA—Australia's senior Muslim cleric has been barred from preaching for three months after describing women who do not...