Date of source: Thursday, August 25, 2005
The bombings in London, the lobbying and political clout of the 9/11 Commission, the gentle prodding from European capitals, and, yes, even a little common sense have finally convinced Washington to exchange GWOT [Global War on Terrorism] for the more sober SAVE [Struggle/Strategy Against Violent...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 30, 2005
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), Britain’s largest Islamic organization, has called upon the BBC to apologize to Muslims and to investigate the accusations of extremism lodged against Muslims in the documentary Panorama.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 30, 2005
A prominent official from a prestigious Soufī group in Iraq has accused both Americans and armed fundamentalist groups of targeting Soufīs. He claims that the interior ministry has ‘misinformed’ the Americans concerning alleged relations between ousted President Saddām Husayn and Soufīs.
Date of source: Sunday, August 28, 2005
The outstanding Norwegian journalist and author Asne Seierstad wrote her very personal and compelling report when she survived amid the current chaos of Iraq. The volume is entitled A Hundred and One Days: A Baghdad Journal.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Many western commentators in the past have tarnished the image of Islam, portraying it as a religion that propagates violence. However there were some ‘orientalists’ - such as the French historian, Gustave Le Bon and the French philosopher, René Guénon – who described Islam fairly.
Date of source: Thursday, August 18, 2005
Coptic Orthodox churches in Canada and eastern America have expressed their support for the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) candidate Husnī Mubārak in the forthcoming presidential elections.
Date of source: Saturday, August 20, 2005
Vatican-Israeli relations have been stable since October 28, 1965, when Pope Paul VI stated that not all Jews should be blamed for Jesus’ death. However, a problem has recently arisen between the Vatican and Israel because Pope Benedict XVI failed to mention Israel among his list of countries who...
Date of source: Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Europeans have different views about relations with Islam. Some believe that Islam and the West can never live together, arguing that the West should reduce the numbers of Muslims within its borders, closing the door on immigration. Others argue that there is a need for dialogue with both moderate...
Date of source: Saturday, August 20, 2005 to Friday, August 26, 2005
Whoever wants to get acquainted with the sources of terror will have to delve deep into our heritage. Without directly examining the very roots of our way of thinking, one can never eradicate the paralysis of the intellect.
Date of source: Monday, August 22, 2005
Terrorism has dominated the headlines over the last couple of years, and it is now widely believed that terrorism will never be eliminated.