Police arrest top separatist in Indian Kashmir
Police in Indian Kashmir on Wednesday arrested a leading separatist who has been spearheading months of protests in the disputed Muslim-majority region, sparking violent demonstrations.
Pakistan: Three to Be Charged in Times Square Bombing Attempt
Pakistan will soon bring terrorism charges against three men alleged to have helped the failed Times Square bomber meet with militant leaders and to have sent him money to carry out the attack.
For Holy Days, Rabbis Weigh Words on Islamic Center
With Rosh Hashana here, and Yom Kippur approaching, leaders of Jewish congregations are divided on how or whether to broach a controversy over a proposed Islamic Center near ground zero.
Ore. Islamic charity trial goes to jury
As the trial of a man accused of using an Oregon Islamic charity to smuggle money to Muslim fighters in Chechnya draws to a close, both sides have told federal court jurors their job is to determine the man’s intent when he failed to disclose about $150,000 that an associate took to Saudi Arabia.
Safety concern for Fla. gov. over 9/11 Quran burn
Florida’s governor is concerned about safety at home and around the world, a feeling shared by national and world leaders, over a plan by the head of a small church to burn copies of Islam’s holiest text to mark the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Top separatist arrested in volatile Indian Kashmir
Police in Indian Kashmir on Wednesday arrested a leading separatist who has been spearheading months of protests in the disputed Muslim-majority region.
Kashmir unrest looms over PM’s iftaar
The Kashmir unrest loomed uneasily over PM Manmohan Singh’s iftaar on Wednesday with chief minister Omar Abdullah having a one-on-one meeting with him just before the ceremony of breaking fast.
Most Americans object to planned Islamic center near Ground Zero, poll finds
Most Americans say the planned Muslim community center and place of worship should not be built in Lower Manhattan, with the sensitive locale being their overwhelming objection, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. Ground Zero – Islam – Religion and Spirituality – United States – Mosque
Clinton condemns Quran-burning plan
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has condemned the planned burning of Qurans on the anniversary of the 2001 attacks on the United States as criticism mounts from Muslims around the world.
Islamic charity trial goes to Oregon jury
A jury will have to determine whether a man’s failure to disclose $150,000 on federal tax forms was an effort to smuggle money to Muslim fighters in Chechnya or just an oversight by an accountant.
Defiant Florida church says Koran burning to go ahead
A small Florida church has shrugged off global outrage and vowed to go ahead with a Koran burning ceremony amid growing fears it will ignite a wave of Islamic rage.
AP Exclusive: Backers of NYC mosque appear divided
The group of Muslims planning to build a 13-story Islamic center and mosque near ground zero appears plagued by divisions that raise questions about the future of the project, with one major investor saying he is prepared to sell some or all of the site if the price is right.
Muslim advocacy group plans initiatives in response to Quran burning
A major Islamic group will announce an initiative Thursday to distribute 200,000 Qurans to replace what it says are 200 copies that a Florida church plans to burn in a gesture that has sparked controversy worldwide.
Imam: Handling of Islamic center plan a matter of national security
The religious leader behind plans to build an Islamic center and mosque a few blocks from New York’s ground zero said Wednesday night that America’s national security depends on how it handles the controversy.
