Hirsi Ali Returns to the Netherlands after Losing Body Guards

"Hirsi Ali Returns to the Netherlands after Losing Body Guards Former Dutch legislator and Islam critic Hirsi Ali has been under state-funded protection since extremists began threatening her life in 2004. Now the Dutch government has said it won't pay for her protection if...

How a Film Triggered a Global Panic

"How a Film Triggered a Global Panic By Henryk M. Broder It is the kind of stunt that has many fearing the worst: Dutch right-wing populist Geert Wilders plans to release a film about Islam. Politicians worldwide...

Do not broadcast critical Islam movie, says Dutch foreign minister

"Verhagen said the movie might "endanger the lives of Dutch nationals" worldwide and harm Dutch business in Muslim countries."I am very concerned about the wellbeing of Dutch nationals abroad," Verhagen was quoted as saying by DPA, speaking in a Dutch current affairs...

Wilders and his film worry Dutch expats

"Wilders and his film worry Dutch expats by Perro de Jong 23-01-2008 Dutch people living abroad are worried about the effects of right-wing politician Geert Wilders' anti-Qu'ran film. In recent weeks Dutch embassies have been busy making emergency plans, a move which many...

House agree Djoko Santoso as TNI chief

""With regard to the approval of Djoko Santoso, our faction calls for attention to three important notes, spokesman for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) faction Andreas H Pareira said. Firstly, he said, PDI-P asked the TNI Chief to stick to a commitment to...

RI-Australia security cooperation ratified

""This is another milestone in the strengthening of relations between the two neighboring countries," Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda said in his speech at a function of the signing of the draft law. The draft law was signed at about 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday after intensive...

Cyclist Michael Rasmussen Admits Lying at Tour de France

This is another tale from the Doping Scandal Archives. Let's see how Rabobank replies to this release of information. The fact remains that there was clearly a lack of due process in this case regardless of...

Indonesia legislator to visit Czechoslovakia

""We wish to observe the implementation of the cooperation agreements between the two countries including in defense and the militry," Chairman of the House`s Commission I Theo L Sambuaga told ANTARA here on...

ARSENAL F.C. PUTS SEVEN PAST CROATIA'S SLAVIA

This is soccer from heaven. Arsenal are a joy to behold."Arsenal gave Arsene Wenger the perfect birthday present as they produced a sensational display to thrash Slavia Prague 7-0 in the Champions League...

Jim Crow Justice in Louisiana

"Jim Crow Justice in Louisiana By PreparationG - Jul 21st, 2007 at 6:06 pm EDT Also listed in: Campus Progress Blog Comments | Mail to a Friend Tags: Jim Crow, Louisiana, Racial Politics Bad? Brilliant? You can...

Memorial sculpture for slain Dutch filmmaker revealed

This statue is another chapter the ongoing aftermath of Theo Van Gogh's murder nearly three years ago. Van Gogh was a prominent and controversial filmmaker who caught the attention of the Islamic community with a...

Carling Cup Final

"Didier Drogba's double was enough for Chelsea to see off Arsenal's young Guns as they defeated their rivals 2-1 in a Carling Cup final that was marred by three late red cards and a serious injury to John Terry. The first all-London showdown in League Cup final history will...

Dutch failing in efforts

AMSTERDAM — The Netherlands is failing in efforts to solve multicultural problems among the nation's youth, raising the risk of Paris-style riots in poor Dutch city districts, an assessment has indicated. The measures that municipalities use barely contribute to the...

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