Archive for June, 2009
Minneapolis: Somalis attack gay man with rocks
(U.S.) Minneapolis: Harassment Caught on Tape – “Somali youths” attack “gay man” – reportedly threw rocks at him – “Approximately 15 youths physically and verbally taunted a gay man as he was leaving Twin Cities Pride in Minneapolis on Saturday,
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DC: Holocaust museum shooter too injured for court
(U.S.) DC: Holocaust museum shooter too injured for court – “James W. von Brunn, the white supremacist who fatally shot a guard at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in the District earlier
UK: Man faces “honour killing” charge – murder of Banaz Mahmod
(UK) Man faces honour killing charge – murder of Banaz Mahmod – UK Press Association reports:
Iraq: Iraqi-Swede woman attacked, attempted honor-murder suspected
Iraq: Iraqi-Swede woman attacked, attempted honor-murder suspected — original article: Goteborgs-Posten — The
France: Islamic supremacist terror group threatens France over burqua
(France) Al Qaida warns of revenge on France for burka warning – threats by Abu Musab Abdul Wadud, head of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghred – “Sarkozy has said garment symbolises subjugation of women” – Reuters
Iran Reports – June 30, 2009
(Iran) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warns of revenge on pro-democracy states – “Iran’s hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has warned the regime
Communist China delays mandatory Internet filter software
Communist China delays mandatory Internet filter software – Reuters: “China will delay a controversial policy to force manufacturers to install mandatory filtering software on all new computers, state news agency
Pakistan “Honor killings”: Couple, including teenage bride, mother, sister murdered
(Pakistan) Honour killings: Couple, 3 relatives gunned down – “More than three-dozen attackers were dressed in Punjab police uniforms and fully equipped to avenge the so-called dishonour brought to the family due to the elopement
Saudi Arabia: Child Marriage Not Prohibited Under “Sharia Law”
Saudi working on child marriage curbs: rights chief – “Aiban said the problem is that under Islamic sharia law, the foundation of the Saudi justice system has no prohibition on child marriage
Bangladesh: Islamic supremacist fatwa used for public whipping of woman 200 times
(Bangladesh) Fatwa leads to 303 whips – Piara Begum whipped – Daily Star: “Piara, mother of five children, fell unconscious soon
Bahrain Offers Women No Protection from Spousal Rape
Bahrain Offers Women No Protection from Spousal Rape – “Getting a divorce and custody of one’s children is very difficult in Bahrain, even in cases where a husband sexually attacks his wife.” –
Pakistan: Battagram Hindus told to embrace Islam or pay tax
(Pakistan) Battagram Hindus told to embrace Islam or pay tax – “Chief of the Hindu community in Battagram said on Sunday that the
UK: White supremacist ‘on cusp’ of terrorism campaign – Neil Lewington
(UK) White supremacist ‘on cusp’ of terrorism campaign – Daily Telegraph and London Times
Iran Reports – June 29, 2009
Iran says partial recount shows election valid http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090629/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iran_election_593 Iran recount seen as bid to placate opposition http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090629/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iran_election_591 Iran
Iran Reports – June 28, 2009
(Iran) New clashes in Iran as standoff worsens with West
– “Witnesses said riot police used tear gas and clubs to break up a crowd of up to 3,000 protesters who had gathered near north Tehran’s Ghoba Mosque”
July 4 – Independence Day for Humanity – DC Rally for Human Rights and to Challenge ISNA DC Convention
On the morning of July 4, members of Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) will be demonstrating in support of our inalienable human rights of equality and liberty across
Las Vegas: Aryan Warriors’ defense begins
(U.S.) Las Vegas: Aryan Warriors’ defense begins – court room defense of Nazi Aryan Warriors suspects
DC: Theater Packed for Premiere of Film “The Stoning of Soraya M.”
On Friday night June 26, in Washington DC, the E Street Cinema theater had a packed showing for the film “The Stoning of Soraya M.” The audience reacted with concern
Film set in Iran examines death by stoning — “The Stoning of Soraya M.”
Reuters: Film set in Iran examines death by stoning – “The Stoning of Soraya M.” – Movie Review: The Stoning of Soraya M. —