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Myanmar blocks major Islamic organization from opening a local office
Amy Silverstein
October 15, 2012 11:48
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"It is not in accordance with the people's desires."
Russia bans 'Innocence of Muslims'
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October 1, 2012 14:04
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This means that distribution of the video will be banned in Russia.
Saudi Arabia deports more female pilgrims on their way to Mecca
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September 28, 2012 16:22
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"Women aged under 45 must be accompanied on the journey by a 'mahramu.'"
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September 20, 2012 12:19
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Iran: Woman beats up cleric for telling her to cover up
An Iranian woman got so mad at being told to dress "modestly" by a cleric that she put him in hospital.
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Some Iranian women are getting really fed of up of being told what to wear. (ATTA KENARE/AFP/Getty Images)
Bad hijab? Come over here and say that.
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Hezbollah backers protest in Lebanon against anti-Islam film and French cartoon; shots fired at KFC
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September 19, 2012 14:58
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"America, America, you are the great satan!"
Prophet Muhammad caricatures published in French magazine; authorities are worried
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September 18, 2012 18:49
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"In the current climate, the prime minister wishes to stress his disapproval."
Egypt issues arrest warrant for pastor Terry Jones, 7 others over anti-Islam movie
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September 18, 2012 13:09
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They are wanted on charges of what the Egyptian prosecutor general called "insulting the Islamic religion, insulting the Prophet and inciting sectarian strife." The charges carry the death penalty.
Germany bans US pastor Terry Jones
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September 17, 2012 11:19
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Germany's Foreign Minister reportedly requested the ban on the grounds that Jones is a "hate preacher."
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September 14, 2012 07:35
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Chatter: US overseas missions on high alert
US diplomats brace for more violence, markets love what the Fed's got to say, and scandal hits the royal assets.
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US diplomats brace for more violence, markets love what the Fed's got to say, and scandal hits the royal assets.
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Chatter: US embassy protests spread to Yemen
Protesters storm the US embassy in Yemen, Xi Jinping resurfaces... kinda, and more children are living for longer.
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Protesters storm the US embassy in Yemen, Xi Jinping resurfaces... kinda, and more children are living for longer.
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