KUWAIT TIMES: LOS ANGELES: The first lady of Qatar, a close US ally, argued that Islam has been incorrectly blamed for the rise of extremist violence when the real culprits include poverty, a lack of political freedom and what she called failed US policies. Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned told the Los Angeles World Affairs Council Tuesday that societies worldwide were failing to provide jobs, hope and a feeling of greater good for their citizens. As a result, youth "are seduced by a global culture of violence that is fuelled by cynicism," said Sheikha Mozah, dressed in pants, a business blazer and with her hair covered. ’Islam is not to blame’ (more)
Mark Alexander
