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November 28, 2010

The study found that isolated Muslim communities in places like Colchester, Bishop's Stortford and Boston have become especially vulnerable.
Muslims Isolated in small town UK
06:15 GMT
A report published by a British university has found that arson, criminal damage, violence and intimidation against Muslims in the UK have increased dramatically since the 9/11 attacks on the US

November 27, 2010

EGYPTE, Cairo : Vice-President Hosni Mubarak casts his vote, 13 October 1981, during a national referendum to decide whether he will succeed the slain President Anwar Sadat as leader of Egypt. Mubarak came to office as Egypt’s fourth president after late President Anwar Sadat was slained by a group of military Islamist fundamentalists with allegiance to the Al-Jihad during a military parade 06 October 1981 and has remained in power ever since, being re-elected five times.
Bullies block way to ballot box in Egypt
06:09 GMT
Intimidation of voters is an accepted fact across the political spectrum

November 25, 2010

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, Abu Dhabi : A general view shows the new Sheikh Zayed mosque: the biggest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the third largest in the world.
Queen Elizabeth visits Sheikh Zayed Mausoleum and Mosque
15:14 GMT
he main prayer hall can fit in around 7,126 worshippers and also features the world s largest hand-knotted carpet. Designed by Iranian artist, Ali Khaliqi, the carpet, consisting of 2,268,000 knots.

November 24, 2010

LEBANON, Beirut : Newspapers with headlines of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the US President are seen at a newsstand in Beirut on January 21, 2009
Obama raises Lebanon stakes
18:00 GMT
The tension in Lebanon remained the top priority for regional players yesterday a day after a report released by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) ....
KHALIS : Iraqi boys looks at a bus that was hit by a roadside bomb 29 May 2006 in the town of Khalis, northeast of Baghdad. Eleven people were killed 11 others were wounded in the attack.
Abuse at Camp Ashraf in Iraq receives Congressional Hearing
17:58 GMT
Two senior US officials were questioned on Thursday November 18th during a congressional hearing on Iraq about the situation in Camp Ashraf.
Lebanon celebrates Independence day
Lebanon: Another year of Independence
17:54 GMT
Monday marks the passing of another year of independent Lebanon. Flags will be waved, banners unfurled, wreaths laid and military parades performed.