Torture tape delays U.S.-UAE nuclear deal, say U.S. officials

"A videotape of a heinous torture session is delaying the ratification of a civil nuclear deal between the United Arab Emirates and the United States, senior U.S. officials familiar with the case said. In the tape,...

Former detainees released at JSS Doura

"BAGHDAD - Twenty-two Iraqi men pledged to their sheiks and family members they would abide by the laws of Iraq at a reconciliation ceremony held at Joint Security Station Doura, March 27. The men had been detained...

Jackson spokeswoman: singer, sheik settle lawsuit

Once again the Michael Jackson follies... Truly sad that a guy with all the talent he has can't get his life together"Michael Jackson's spokeswoman says the pop star has reached a settlement with a Bahraini sheik...

Michael Jackson is being sued by Arab sheikh

 A troubled Michael Jackson is getting ready to face another problem. He is being sued by  Prince Abdulla Al-Khalif of Bahrain for £4.3m for breach of contract  in London High...

Feuding Factions in Lebanon Reach Deal in Crisis Talks

The Lebanese Telecommunications Minister said this morning that an agreement between the country's rival factions has been reached wihich meets two key opposition demands, acabinet of national unity that will give...

Five at Guantanamo to face capital charges

After many years, it would appear charges are being brought against alleged planners of the 9/11 attacks. "A Pentagon official has formally approved death penalty charges against reputed 9/11 architect Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four other men for allegedly conspiring in the...

Suicide Attackers Strike Iraqi Shiites

Two suicide attackers targeted worshippers leaving a Shiite mosque Friday in the northern city of Tal Afar, killing at least three people and wounding 17, officials said.The Associated Press is working with NowPublic to help get coverage from people affected by this story. We...

Internet al-Qaida Sympathizers "why haven't you attacked the US again?"

If Americans think that al-Qaida is not planning another attack they may be fooling themselves. It is no secret that many enemies of the US live in Canada and Europe and are waiting for the next attack with bated...

Author Exposes ‘Sheik-Down’ of U.S. Culture

(DEARBORN, MICH.) – Bob McCarty Writes™ reports that Muslim extremist efforts to undermine Western culture actually began as many as six decades ago, according to one academic who has studied Muslim culture in the U.S. for more than 50 years.“Many believe the Muslim...

Temporary 'Enjoyment Marriages' In Vogue Again With Some Iraqis

"BAGHDAD -- Fatima Ali was a 24-year-old divorcee with no high school diploma and no job. Shawket al-Rubae was a 34-year-old Shiite sheik with a pregnant wife who, he said, could not have sex with him. Ali wanted someone to take care of her. Rubae wanted a companion. They met...

Somali PM: Suspects in '98 U.S. Embassy blast hiding in Islamic stronghold

"MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Somalia's prime minister said Sunday that the suspects in the 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in east Africa are sheltering in the stronghold of his country's militant Islamic...

Hezbollah Vows End to Lebanon Government

"Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah promised thousands of supporters Thursday that they would eventually bring down Lebanon's Western-backed government, but the prime minister vowed to stand firm against...

SMS Flash mob example: Sheik calls off Muslim SMS rally

While they do not make it to the news too often in Australian media - here is an example of SMS being used to create (albeit a slow motion one) a flash mob

What Some Muslims Really Think About You

"I posted this article on one of my blogs and had quite a response from another Blog called Ironic Surrealism This blogger, Velvet Hammer, is quite upset over the Sheiks words and has spoken up about it. You need to read her post here I posed the question €œWhere are the...

Sheik will stand down if proven offensive - Advertiser Adelaide

" October 29, 2006 10:08am Article from: AAP Font size: + - Send this article: Print Email SHEIK TAJ ALDIN ALHILALI says he will stand down if he is proven to have been deliberately offensive with the sermon that suggested women provoked sexual attacks. Amid the public chorus...

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