Mother of Saudi Man Sentenced to Crucifixion Begs Obama to Intervene

Ali Mohammed al-Nimr

THE GUARDIAN: US president urged to rescue Ali Mohammed al-Nimr, sentenced to be beheaded and crucified for allegedly attending anti-government protests

The mother of a Saudi protester sentenced to death by beheading and crucifixion has begged Barack Obama to intervene to save her son’s life.

In her first interview with foreign media, Nusra al-Ahmed, the mother of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr, whose case has made headlines around the world, described the intended punishment as savage and “backwards in the extreme”.

Human rights groups including Amnesty International and Reprieve, the US talkshow host Bill Maher and the British prime minister, David Cameron, have all weighed in with calls for clemency to stop Nimr, who was 17 at the time of his arrest, from being beheaded and then crucified.

The oil-rich state is facing increasing diplomatic scrutiny over the severity of its penal system as it takes over the chair of the UN human rights council.

Asked how she was coping knowing that at any moment her son could be put to death following the Saudi supreme court’s rejection of his appeal, Ahmed said: “For other people every hour is composed of 60 minutes, but for me every hour is 60 beats of pain.” (+video interview with mother) » | Shiv Malik, Mona Mahmood and Laurence Topham | Wednesday, October 14, 2015

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Filmed in the trenches as bullets fly overhead, Majed Nesisi's camera follows the volunteers fighting against IS control in Iraq.

Syria Archbishop Calls on West to Back President Bashar al-Assad in War against Islamist Rebels

THE TELEGRAPH: Archbishop Jean-Clément Jeanbart, based in Aleppo, says West should follow Russia in backing Assad regime rather than Islamist-dominated rebel groups

A leading Christian bishop in Syria has welcomed Russia's intervention in the country's civil war, saying the West should follow Vladimir Putin in backing President Bashar al-Assad rather than rebel groups dominated by Islamic extremists.

Archbishop Jean-Clément Jeanbart, who is based in the war-ravaged northern city of Aleppo, said Mr Putin's involvement had brought "hope" to many of Syria's Christian minority, who thought it might force the warring sides to the negotiating table.

In an interview with The Telegraph during a visit to London, he also urged Britain and America to re-examine their assessment of President Assad, who he claimed was not the "Devil" that they made him out to be.

Archbishop Jeanbart said: "I have been asking fellow bishops, priests and lay people about what they think of the Russian involvement, and they say they find some hope in it because they are desperate for the end of this war.

"As long as Europe and the USA have been involved, we have no seen no results despite the coalition bombing, but with the Russian intervention maybe things will change.

"Perhaps it will help destroy Daesh and push the opposition to find a solution," he added, using the Arabic acronym for Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

The bishop made his comments ahead of a visit to the House of Lords on Tuesday afternoon, where he was due to make a speech at event to mark the launch of a new report on the persecution of Christians worldwide. » | Colin Freeman | Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Besorgte Bürger radikalisieren sich - Widerstand - Merkel muss weg - Volksverräter - Neuwahlen - ARD

Erst gegen Ausländer, jetzt gegen den Staat: Wie Pegida & Co. immer radikaler werden. Wir haben in Sebnitz hingehört.

Widerstand gegen Merkels Asylpolitik wächst

Flüchtlingspolitik: Aufstand gegen Merkel weitet sich aus

FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE: Die Zustimmung für die Kanzlerin und die Union sinken wegen Merkels Flüchtlingspolitik. In einer CDU-Fraktionssitzung entlädt sich der Unmut. Und ein offener Brief an Merkel findet immer mehr Unterzeichner: Sie verlangen, dass die Grenzen geschlossen werden.

In der CDU wird die Kritik an der Flüchtlingspolitik von Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel deutlich lauter. So ist der drei Seiten lange und gegen Angela Merkels Flüchtlingskurs gerichtete Brandbrief von CDU-Funktionären und Landtagsabgeordneten aus acht Bundesländern gegen den Kurs der „Politik der offenen Grenzen“ von vielen weiteren Unionspolitikern unterzeichnet worden. Vor knapp einer Woche war er von 34 eher unbekannten Unions-Politikern unterzeichnet worden. Auch in der CDU-Bundestagsfraktion wurde nach Angaben von Teilnehmern der Sitzung am Dienstag offen wie noch nie zuvor Unmut über Merkels Kurs der Grenzöffnung für zehntausende Flüchtlinge laut.

Der an die Bundeskanzlerin gerichtete Brief hat nach Angaben der „Bild“-Zeitung inzwischen 126 Unterzeichner. Unter ihnen sind nun auch neben Funktionären aus der dritten und vierten Reihe bekanntere CDU-Politiker, darunter allein 38 Landtagsabgeordnete. » | Quelle: FAZ.NET | Mittwoch, 14. Oktober 2015

"60 Minutes" Interview: President Obama

Is the U.S. taking a backseat to Russia in Syria? Steve Kroft asks President Obama in an interview for “60 Minutes.”

A Look at the Swiss Guard

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Church of England Considers Christmas-only Parishes

THE TELEGRAPH: Radical plan to scrap Sunday services in some areas to cope with cost of maintaining historic buildings with dwindling congregations

Historic village churches across England could be closed down except on holy days such as Christmas and Easter under radical plans being considered by the Church of England to cope with decline.

A major report on the future of the 16,000 Anglican places of worship in England acknowledges that parts of the centuries-old parish system may soon no longer be “sustainable” as existing congregations age and overall numbers dwindle.

It discloses that one in four rural parishes – or about 2,000 churches – now have fewer than 10 regular worshippers and half would now be unable to muster even 20 on a Sunday. » | John Bingham, Religious Affairs Editor | Tuesday, October 13, 2015

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Germany: PEGIDA Slams Merkel Over Refugee Influx

Putin Says US Officials Have 'Mush for Brains' As They REFUSE to Help Him Destroy ISIS

Vladimir Putin has hit out at Washington over the Syria crisis

EXPRESS: VLADIMIR Putin has accused US officials of having "mush for brains" after they refused to cooperate in his bid to wipe out the evil Islamic State.

The Russian president claimed Washington had shunned a request to provide a list of terrorist targets in the country.

He said: "We asked on the military level to give us the targets which they consider to be the terrorist ones for sure, 100 per cent. But the answer was: 'No, we are not ready to do that'.

"Then we thought and asked another question: 'Then could you tell us where we should not hit?' Again, no answer. So, what should we do?"

Since Putin launched airstrikes in Syria last month, Washington and its allies have suggested Russia is seeking to prop up Bashar al-Assad's regime.

But he hit back, saying his country wants to "contribute to the fight against terrorism" which threatens "the whole world".

Speaking in Moscow, Putin added: "I think some of our partners simply have mush for brains. » | Tom Parfitt | Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Bahrain Accuses Iran of 'State-sponsored Terrorism'

"We are fighting state-sponsored terrorism," said Sheikh Khalid.
"There are cells operating in Bahrain that report directly to their
superiors in Iran"

THE TELEGRAPH: Tiny Gulf state says Iran is providing sanctuary and financial support for terrorists planning attacks aimed at overthrowing pro-Western monarchy

The tiny Gulf state of Bahrain has accused Iran of waging a campaign of “state-sponsored terrorism” aimed at overthrowing the country’s pro-Western ruling monarchy.

Bahraini security officials claim Iran is providing sanctuary and financial support for terrorists planning attacks in the kingdom, and say that scores of Bahraini citizens have received training in various terrorist techniques in camps operated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.

Speaking during a visit to London on Tuesday, Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmad Al Khalifa, Barhain’s Foreign Minister, claimed Iran had embarked on “the path of conquest and power projection” against neighbouring Gulf states.

“We are fighting state-sponsored terrorism,” said Sheikh Khalid. “There are cells operating in Bahrain that report directly to their superiors in Iran.”

Since Iran signed its controversial nuclear deal with the West in June, Bahraini officials say they have identified a significant increase in Iranian-backed terrorist activity in the sheikhdom. » | Con Coughlin, Defence Editor | Tuesday, October 13, 2015

President Obama Reveals Himself

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Amid Russian Airstrikes, a Putin Craze Takes Hold in Mideast

A Syrian woman kisses a poster of Russian President Vladimir
Putin during a pro-Syrian government protest in March 2012
in font of the Russian Embassy in Damascus.

THE JAPAN TIMES: BEIRUT – Amid the ornate walls of Damascus’ famed Omayyad Mosque, preacher Maamoun Rahmeh stood before worshippers last week, declaring Russian President Vladimir Putin a “giant and beloved leader” who has “destroyed the myth of the self-aggrandizing America.”

Posters of Putin are popping up on cars and billboards elsewhere in parts of Syria and Iraq, praising the Russian military intervention in Syria as one that will redress the balance of power in the region.

The Russian leader is winning accolades from many in Iraq and Syria, who see Russian airstrikes in Syria as a turning point after more than a year of largely ineffectual efforts by the U.S.-led coalition to dislodge the Islamic State militants who have occupied significant parts of the two countries.

The reactions underscore that while the West may criticize Putin for supporting Syrian President Bashar Assad, there is some relief in the region at the emergence of a player with a coherent — if controversial — strategy. » | AP | Tuesday, October 13, 2015

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Dresden PEGIDA Rally Draws Thousands Demanding Ouster of Refugees, Merkel

THE JAPAN TIMES: DRESDEN, GERMANY – Thousands of Germans took part Monday in a protest organized by the anti-Islam group PEGIDA, almost one year after it held its first rally in the eastern city of Dresden.

Police declined to provide a crowd count for the protest, which passed peacefully. An AP reporter estimated the crowd at about 7,000-8,000.

Speakers including PEGIDA co-founder Lutz Bachmann denounced the decision of German Chancellor Angela Merkel government’s to take in hundreds of thousands of refugees, many of whom are fleeing conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq.

“They are leading us straight into a European civil war,” Bachmann told the crowd in front of Dresden’s famous Semperoper opera house. Protesters responded with chants of “Merkel must go” and calls to deport refugees. One protester carried a mock gallows with two hangman’s nooses, marked “Reserved for Angela Merkel” and “Reserved for Sigmar Gabriel,” her deputy. » | AP | Tuesday, October 13, 2015

UK Ditches Plan to Bid for £5.9m Saudi Arabia Prisons Contract

THE GUARDIAN: Opposition MPs laud justice secretary Michael Gove, while PM is to write to Saudis over fate of UK pensioner Karl Andree, who faces 360 lashes

Downing Street has announced that the government is to cancel a £5.9m contract to provide a training programme for prisons in Saudi Arabia.

In a significant victory for the justice secretary, Michael Gove – whose attempts to cancel the project had been resisted by David Cameron and the foreign secretary, Philip Hammond – the prime minister’s spokeswoman said the contract has been cancelled following a review.

The spokeswoman said: “This bid to provide the additional training to Saudi Arabia has been reviewed and the government has decided that it won’t be proceeding with the bid. The review has been ongoing following the decision that was announced earlier in September to close down the Just Solutions International branch of the Ministry of Justice that was providing some of these services.”

In another significant development, Downing Street also announced that the prime minister is to write to the Saudi authorities to raise his concerns about the case of Karl Andree, the 74-year-old grandfather who is due to face 360 lashes for transporting homemade wine in his car.

The No 10 spokeswoman said: “This is an extremely concerning case. We have been providing consular assistance to Mr Andree and to his family since he was first arrested. We have raised the case repeatedly in recent weeks. » | Nicholas Watt and Alan Travis | Tuesday, October 13, 2015

THE GUARDIAN: Saudi prisons contract: Gove and Hammond clash over deal: Foreign secretary accuses cabinet colleague of ‘naivety’ for seeking to withdraw from £5.9m bid to provide services to Saudi penal system » | Nadia Khomami | Tuesday, October 13, 2015

THE GUARDIAN: Michael Gove emerges as human rights hero over bid to scrap Saudi prisons deal: Fresh details of justice secretary’s cabinet battle with Philip Hammond casts him as improbable champion of human rights » | Alan Travis Home affairs editor | Tuesday, October 13, 2015

«Merkel macht aus Deutschland ein riesiges Dschungelcamp»

TAGES ANZEIGER: Fast 10'000 Menschen haben in Dresden an einer Pegida-Kundgebung teilgenommen. Die Bundesregierung und deren Flüchtlingspolitik sind harsch kritisiert worden.

Am Montagabend haben sich in Dresden erneut tausende Menschen an einer Demonstration der antiislamischen Pegida-Bewegung beteiligt. Nach Schätzungen der Gruppe Durchgezählt versammelten sich bis zu 9000 Menschen auf dem Theaterplatz vor der Semperoper.

Der Pegida-Mitbegründer Lutz Bachmann wies in seiner Rede auf das einjährige Bestehen von Pegida in der kommenden Woche hin. Die Bundesregierung bezeichnete er als «unsere Berliner Diktatoren» und kritisierte deren Flüchtlingspolitik. Hier sei eine «Kehrtwende dringend erforderlich». Es müsse «unattraktiver werden, in Deutschland Asyl zu beantragen». » | woz/chk/sda | Montag, 12. Oktober 2015

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Al-Nusra-Chef bietet drei Millionen Euro für Assads Ermordung

TAGES ANZEIGER: Auf den syrischen Präsidenten Baschar al-Assad hat die islamistische Al-Nusra-Front ein Kopfgeld ausgesetzt.

Die islamistische Al-Nusra-Front, syrischer Ableger des sunnitischen Al-Kaida-Netzwerks, hat auf die Tötung des syrischen Präsidenten Baschar al-Assad eine Belohnung von 3 Millionen Euro (rund 3,3 Millionen [Schweizer] Franken) ausgesetzt. » | Dienstag, 13. Oktober 2015

Germany: Antifa Scuffle with Police at PEGIDA Demo

Tenions were high as Antifa protesters scuffled with police in the Bavarian city of Wurzburg on Monday, as an estimated 200 PEGIDA (Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the West) protesters marched through the city.

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Germany: PEGIDA Supporters March in Munich against Refugees

Around 3,000 PEGIDA (Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the West) supporters marched through the streets of Munich against refugees on Monday, as a small group of antifascists participated in a counter demonstration.

‪Germany: Thousands of PEGIDA Protesters Rally against Refugees in Dresden‬

Thousands of PEGIDA (Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the West) supporters marched on the Theaterplatz in Dresden, Monday, against refugees and the so-called "Islamisation" of the West.

David Cameron Insists UK Must Have Close Ties with Saudi Arabia

David Cameron receives the King Abdullah Decoration One
from King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia in Jeddah. Cameron said:
The reason we have the relationship is our own national security.

THE GUARDIAN: In heated interview, PM questioned by Channel 4 News on deal with ‘one of most human rights abusing regimes on earth’ but claims there are security reasons

David Cameron has been questioned repeatedly on the UK’s close relationship with Saudi Arabia by Channel 4 News.

Asked by Jon Snow whether he had interceded with the Saudis over the planned execution of the Shia activist Ali Mohammed al-Nimr, Cameron admitted he himself had not raised the issue directly but the foreign secretary and the embassy had.

He did however add: “I will look to see if there is an opportunity for me to raise it as well.”

The teenager was arrested after taking part in Arab Spring protests in 2012, and has been sentenced to death by beheading, followed by crucifixion.

In his first conference speech as Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn urged Cameron to personally intervene in the case, and the prime minister subsequently said his message to the Saudi authorities would be: “Don’t do it.”

Snow continued to press Cameron on the UK’s relationship with Saudi Arabia following the exposure of a secret deal, initiated by the UK, to ensure both states were elected to the UN human rights council.

Snow said: “This sounds a bit squalid for one of the most human rights abusing regimes on earth.”

Cameron responded that he “completely disagreed with them about their punishment routines, about the death penalty, about all those issues”. » | Nicola Slawson | Tuesday, October 6, 2015

British Grandfather Karl Andree Facing 350 Lashes in Saudi Arabia for Making Wine

Pensioner Karl Andree

THE TELEGRAPH: Family of 74-year-old Briton believe the punishment will kill him as they appeal to David Cameron for help

A British grandfather is facing a punishment of 350 lashes in Saudi Arabia for making home-made wine.

Karl Andree, a 74-year-old originally from south London, was arrested in August last year when police found bottles of wine in his car.

He has already served 12 months in Jeddah's brutal Briman Prison, which has a reputation for torture and inhuman conditions.

Mr Andree, who worked as an oil executive in the country, is now facing a public flogging of 350 lashes – a punishment his family fear could kill him as he is still weak from battles with cancer.

His three children Hugh, 46, Kirsten, 45, and Simon, 33, on Monday urged David Cameron to intervene before authorities carry out the sentence.

The urgency of their appeal is increased by the fact that Mr Andree's wife, Verity, has Alzheimer's and is dying. » | Barney Henderson | Tuesday, October 13, 2015


THE SUN: Brit, 74, faces 350 lashes: EXCLUSIVE: Grandad punished over booze » | Exclusive by Tom Newton Dunn, Political Editor | Monday, October 12, 2015

THE GUARDIAN: Son of Briton facing lashes accuses UK of putting Saudi business concerns first: Simon Andree says in interview that government’s primary responsibility should be to its citizens, as FCO insists it is actively seeking his father Karl’s release » | Damien Gayle | Tuesday, October 13, 2015

EDL Founder Tommy Robinson Addresses Pegida Anti-Islam Rally in Holland

THE INDEPENDENT When Robinson announced he was quitting the English Defence League he declared the group was 'part of the problem'

When Tommy Robinson announced two years ago that he was quitting the English Defence League (EDL) and embracing multi-culturalism it was hailed as one of the more improbable volte faces in recent times.

Appearing alongside two former Islamist activists, the EDL founder declared his group to be “part of the problem” and said he would be working with the counter-extremist Quilliam Foundation to combat Islamism.

But this weekend Robinson seemed to have returned to his roots after he travelled to the Netherlands to address a rally of the anti-Islam movement Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the Occident (Pegida) and declared that he was “proud” to have set up the EDL. The far-right figurehead appeared alongside the leaders of Pegida in the Dutch city of Utrecht to call for a day of protest across Europe. He described his former EDL colleagues as “brave and fearless”. Read on and comment » | Cahal Milmo, Chief Reporter |Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Dunkles Deutschland – Die Front der Fremdenfeinde

HoGeSa, PEGIDA, Die Rechte, Der Dritte Weg, NPD, AfD – sie alle arbeiten dran: An einer "Volksbewegung" von rechts, die sich gegen alles Fremde richtet. Mit Macht versuchen Rechtsextremisten, aus Verunsicherung, Wut und Angst der Menschen Kapital zu schlagen und Proteste gegen Flüchtlingsheime zu organisieren. Und sie gehen den entscheidenden Schritt weiter: Auch vor Gewalt schrecken die Hardliner nicht zurück.

Police to Record Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes as a Separate Category - PM

BT NEWS: Anti-Muslim hate crimes are to be recorded as a separate category for the first time by police in England and Wales, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced.

Anti-Muslim hate crimes are to be recorded as a separate category for the first time by police in England and Wales, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced.

The move brings Islamophobia in line with anti-semitic attacks targeting Jews, which have been recorded separately for some time.

It was announced as the Home Office prepared to unveil new statistics which are expected to show a rise in numbers of hate crimes over the past year, continuing the trend seen in 2013/14, when offences involving religious hatred soared by 45% and race hate crime by 4% in the wake of the murder of soldier Lee Rigby.

Mr Cameron also announced he will provide new funding to boost security at religious buildings, as he hosted the first meeting of a new Community Engagement Forum at Downing Street. » | PA | Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Maryam Namazie – Nude Protest: A Challenge to Islam, the Veil, and Islamism

Maryam Namazie speaking at the 2014 American Atheists National Convention in Salt Lake City, UT.

Maryam Namazie is an Iranian-born political activist, campaigner, journalist, and blogger. She is the spokesperson for Fitnah! Movement for Women’s Liberation, One Law for All (a campaign against Sharia Law in Britain), and the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain. She is the winner of countless awards for international activism and journalism. In 2011, she was the keynote speaker at the World Atheist Convention in Dublin.

Scheinbar hat Merkel mit ihrer Asylpolitik viele Deutsche sehr wütend gemacht! Stephanie Schulz macht sich Luft über die deutsche Politik

Deutschland: Erneut Tausende bei fremdenfeindlicher Pegida-Kundgebung in Dresden

BLICK.CH: Dresden – Am Montagabend haben sich in Dresden erneut tausende Menschen an einer Demonstration der antiislamischen Pegida-Bewegung beteiligt.

Der Pegida-Mitbegründer Lutz Bachmann wies in seiner Rede auf das einjährige Bestehen von Pegida in der kommenden Woche hin. Die Bundesregierung bezeichnete er als «unsere Berliner Diktatoren» und kritisierte deren Flüchtlingspolitik. Hier sei eine «Kehrtwende dringend erforderlich». Es müsse «unattraktiver werden, in Deutschland Asyl zu beantragen».

Einen Auftritt gab es auch für die ehemalige Hamburger Politikerin der Partei Alternative für Deutschland, Tatjana Festerling. Sie warf Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel vor, aus Deutschland ein «riesiges Dschungelcamp» gemacht zu haben. Den Zuzug von Flüchtlingen und Asylsuchenden bezeichnete sie als «Ansturm der Invasoren». » | SDA | Montag, 12. Oktober 2015

Muslims Praise Obama For Banning Non-Halal Meat In 122 Federal Prisons

Racks of pork ribs get smoked at the 2014 World Pork Expo
in Des Moines, Iowa, in 2014. The Federal Bureau of Prisons last
week removed pork products from the menu at 122 penitentiaries.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES: Federal inmates with cravings for bacon wrapped tenderloin must now fork over their own money for crispy pork rinds or dried jerky from the commissary, following a recent decision by the Obama administration to remove all pork meats from the national prison menu. The federal Bureau of Prisons, which runs 122 federal penitentiaries and provides three meals a day to 206,000 inmates, instituted the pork ban with the start of the new fiscal year last month, the Washington Post reported.

The decision was based on a survey of prisoners’ food preferences that found most inmates don’t like the taste of the “other white meat,” prison officials said. But the nation’s pork producers are not buying that explanation and see it as an economic risk to the industry. » | Aaron Morrison | Monday, October 12, 2015

Why Are Kurds Joining Up With ISIS?

Kurds Of The Caliphate: Turkish PM blames Ankara bombing on Islamic State.

How Assad And The Kurds Are Teaming Up Against ISIS

RAW: Protesters Throw Petrol Bombs at Water Cannons, Clash with Police after Ankara Blasts

Anger was vented at Turkish security forces late Saturday night in Ankara as protesters took to the streets in protest against the 96 people killed in Turkey's worst terror attack. Petrol bombs and rocks bombarded police trucks after protesters expressed deep resentment towards the authorities, with some speculating state collusion with the attack. The AKP (The Justice and Development Party) have called the blast a "terrorist act" and have vowed to bring those responsible to justice.

Six Arrested during Pegida Demo in Utrecht Face Charges

DUTCH NEWS: At least six of the 10 people arrested during a demonstration by the anti-Islam Pegida movement in The Hague on Saturday face criminal charges, the public prosecution department said on Monday.

One of the 10 people remains in jail. Two have been released without charge and the investigation into two others is continuing, the department said in a statement.

The six will face a range of charges, including public disorder offences, resisting arrest, using violence against a horse and insulting behaviour. The arrests came after fighting broke out with members of a counter-demonstration, despite the efforts of police to keep them separate.

In addition, the department is looking into the speeches made during the rally, particularly that by Raffie Chohan, who is a visible and vocal anti-Islam campaigner, news agency ANP says. » | Monday, October 12, 2015

Germany's Asylum Policy Fuels 'Rise' in Far Right – Newsnight (BBC)

A senior German intelligence official has told Newsnight that Germany's decision to take in asylum seekers is fuelling a rise in the far right. Hundreds of thousands of migrants have arrived into the country in recent months. Gabriel Gatehouse reports from Saxony in eastern Germany.

Türkische Gemeinde warnt vor Gewalt auch in Deutschland

DIE PRESSE: In Deutschland gingen am Wochenende tausende Kurden und Sympathisanten auf die Straße. Grünen-Chef Özdemir fordert einen Verhandlungsstopp der EU mit der Türkei.

Der Vorsitzende der Türkischen Gemeinde in Deutschland, Gökay Sofuoglu, hat nach dem verheerenden Bombenanschlag in Ankara vor gewaltsamen Auseinandersetzungen von Kurden und nationalistischen Türken auch in Deutschland gewarnt. "So wie die Stimmung jetzt gerade in der Türkei ist, befürchte ich eine weitere Eskalation auch hier", sagte er dem "Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger" (Montag). » | APA/dpa | Montag, 12. Oktober 2015

Donald Trump Face the Nation : Donald Trump Letting in Migrants Can Be the Next Trojan Horse

Donald Trump in an interview on Face the Nation interview discuses on a wide range of topics on foreign policies, the media and Europe migrant crisis

Australia: Learn from Ankara Blasts: Lib Senator

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH (AU): A LIBERAL senator has warned Australians against resorting to the deadly violence seen in Turkey to express disapproval of controversial Dutch MP Geert Wilders.

MR Wilders has been given a visa to enter Australia for the launch of an anti-Islam party, upsetting Muslim leaders who fear it will prompt more ill feeling against their community.

Senator Chris Back says Australia is a peace-loving nation and in a robust democracy people have a right to hear different views and to disagree with them vehemently. » | AAP | Sunday, October 11, 2015

THE AGE: Entering, stage right, the Geert Wilders political theatre of fear: Geert Wilders' particular brand of fear-mongering seems to attract believers on the fringe, but his message repels most people. | Duncan McDonnell | Monday, October 12, 2015

Trump nennt Merkels Flüchtlingspolitik "irrsinnig"

SPIEGEL ONLINE: Donald Trump hat wieder zugeschlagen - und diesmal richtet sich seine Lästerattacke gegen Angela Merkel. Die Flüchtlingspolitik der Kanzlerin sei irrsinnig, sagte der US-Präsidentschaftskandidat. Er prophezeite: "In Deutschland wird es Aufstände geben."

Der republikanische US-Präsidentschaftsbewerber Donald Trump hat die Flüchtlingspolitik von Kanzlerin Angela Merkel kritisiert. "In Deutschland wird es Aufstände geben", sagte Trump in der TV-Sendung "Face the Nation" des Senders CBS. Er habe Merkel immer für eine große politische Führungsfigur gehalten, sagte Trump. Was sie aber nun gemacht habe, sei irrsinnig - und er wiederholte: "Es war irrsinnig, so viele Menschen ins Land zu lassen." » | aar/AFP/dpa/AP | Montag, 12. Oktober 2015

The West Rightly Condemns Isis Vandalism of Ancient Sites – But Not When the Saudis Do It

THE INDEPENDENT: Saudi Arabia's grotesque destruction of Muslim history is directly linked to Isis’s own purgation of the past

Explosives pulverise historic sites in the Middle East, bulldozers erase ancient tombs and shrines, historic forts are torn down and Ottoman facades destroyed. The home of the favourite wife of the most revered man in an entire religion is even turned into a block of toilets. How can the world prevent this wicked desecration and extinction of a heritage that belongs to all mankind? I am, of course, referring to those iconoclastic Wahhabi-Salafist Muslim head-choppers … the Saudis!

And the world will do absolutely nothing. It will screech and rage and curse as the iconoclastic Wahhabi-Salafist Muslim head-choppers of Isis blow to bits the Roman ruins of Palmyra, but will never dare – and has never dreamed – of uttering a pussy-cat’s protest against Saudi Arabia’s wilful destruction of the ancient graves, homes, shrines and buildings of Islam’s Prophet Mohamed and his closest relatives and companions. Naturally, we could conclude that Roman remains are more valuable than the antiquities of Islam. But this would be about as racist a reaction as suggesting that the Roman empire was more important than the Islamic empire. » | Robert Fisk | Sunday, October 11, 2015

Ankara Bombing: Investigation into Turkey's Deadliest Terrorist Attack to Be 'Completely Focused' on Isis

THE INDEPENDENT: Many mourners lay the blame on the government’s door, voicing their anger at the state for failing to prevent the attack

The West’s key frontline ally in the battle against Isis has been plunged into a state of turmoil, engulfed by violence and recrimination after the most deadly terrorist attack in Turkey’s history.

Amid fears that the war in Syria and Iraq has crossed the border on to Turkish soil, the death toll from the blasts at a Kurdish peace march increased from 95 to 128, according to the pro-Kurdish HD party. Security sources said the investigation into the bombings would be “completely focused” on Isis. The attacks bore striking similarities to a suicide attack in Suruc in July this year that killed 33 pro-Kurdish activists. » | Zia Weise | Ankara | Sunday, October 11, 2015

Record Result for Austrian Far-right in 'Red Vienna'

YAHOO! NEWS: Vienna (AFP) - Europe's migrant crisis helped Austria's far-right on Sunday post its best-ever election result in Vienna, although its score was weaker than predicted and the centre-left retained power in its traditional fiefdom.

Fifteen years after the Freedom Party (FPOe) under the late Joerg Haider stunned Europe by entering the federal government, the populist party won 32.3 percent of the vote in the city state, preliminary results showed.

The result for the party now led by Heinz-Christian Strache represented a rise of 6.5 percentage points compared to the last election in Vienna in 2010, when their score soared 11 percentage points.

The Social Democrats (SPOe), which have ruled 1.8-million strong "Red Vienna" uninterrupted since 1945, scored 39.4 percent, down 4.9 points, adding to a similar drop in support in 2010. » | Simon Sturdee | Sunday, October 11, 2015

Ben Carson Sticks by 'Holocaust' Analogy

Ben Carson follows up on his ‘Holocaust’ remarks by clarifying his thoughts on gun free zones, disarmament and ‘the left wing press trying to stir up controversy”.

Ben Carson: Founding Fathers Wouldn’t Have Trusted a Muslim President

MSNBC: Ben Carson offered up a new explanation for why he’s opposed to a Muslim American becoming president, citing fears of “different loyalties” that he believes the Founding Fathers articulated by barring immigrants from becoming chief executive.

As has been the case in the past, the implication was that outwardly patriotic Muslims could not be fully trusted as loyal Americans given their faith. He has previously cited theories popular on the far right warning that seemingly assimilated Muslim Americans may be using religious edicts to conceal an extremist plot.

The latest comments came at an appearance at the National Press Club on Friday, when an audience member asked why he felt a Muslim citizen couldn’t be loyal to the Constitution as president given that there were already Muslim military officers, policemen, and judges – all positions that require fidelity to the law.

“A good understanding of the Constitution answers that question for you,” Carson said. “Because when you look at the Article II, and we’re talking about requirements for the president, they have to be a ‘natural born citizen.’ Now why is that the case?” » | Benjy Sarlin | Saturday, October 10, 2015

Deutschland: Die wahren Gesichter der Einwanderer

Germany: Dresden Refugee Camp on Lockdown after Hooligans Target Inhabitants

A mob of 20 hooligans reportedly attacked a camp for refugees in a suburb south of Dresden, Saturday.

EDL Say 'No to Islam' & Burn ISIS Flag in Aylesbury

Minor clashes broke out between members of the far-right English Defence League (EDL), the police and a group of counter-protesters in the small Buckinghamshire town of Aylesbury, Saturday.

L'Etat islamique serait à l'origine de l'attentat d'Ankara

TRIBUNE DE GENÈVE: Turquie – Des sources turques mettent en cause l'Etat islamique dans l'attentat qui a tué au moins 95 personnes samedi à Ankara.

Les premiers éléments de l'enquête sur le double attentat de samedi à Ankara semblent mettre en cause les djihadistes de l'Etat islamique (EI), a-t-on appris dimanche de deux sources haut placées au sein des services de sécurité turcs. Cette piste est privilégiée par les enquêteurs. » | ats/nxp | dimanche 11 octobre 2015

Vienne pourrait passer aux mains de l'extrême droite

TRIBUNE DE GENÈVE: Autriche – A Vienne, l'extrême droite devrait réaliser son meilleur score depuis la 2e Guerre mondiale aux élections municipales.

Les Viennois votent dimanche lors de municipales où l'extrême droite devrait réaliser son meilleur score depuis la 2e Guerre mondiale. Une participation record est attendue. Le chef du parti d'extrême droite FPÖ, Heinz-Christian Strache, défie le maire sortant.

Au pouvoir depuis 21 ans dans la capitale autrichienne, Michaël Häupl, a tout à craindre de son principal contradicteur, alors que Vienne est aux mains des sociaux-démocrates du SPÖ depuis 1945. Selon les derniers sondages publiés une semaine avant le scrutin, le FPÖ pourrait recueillir de 33,5 à 35% des suffrages, après avoir obtenu 25,8% des voix en 2010. Le SPÖ est pour sa part crédité de 36 à 37,5% des intentions de vote, soit son plus mauvais score depuis la guerre. Le parti avait recueilli 44,3% des voix il y a cinq ans.

«Je crois qu'il est désormais clair pour tous que nous pouvons, pour la première fois depuis 70 ans, devenir la première force politique» à Vienne, a estimé récemment M. Strache, un ancien prothésiste dentaire âgé de 46 ans, aux yeux bleus et au sourire avenant. » | ats/nxp | dimanche 11 octobre 2015

President Obama's Visit to the Killing Ground in Oregon

Oct. 09, 2015 - 7:16 - 'The O'Reilly Factor': Bill O'Reilly's Talking Points 10/9

Ben Carson Responds to GQ Article: We Should Pray for Them

Oct. 10, 2015 - 4:48 - The doctor speaks for the first time on 'Fox & Friends' about recent vicious attacks made by media

Convoy Including ISIS Leader Hit by Airstrike, Iraq's Military Says

CNN: (CNN) – Iraq's military claims its air force struck a convoy in western Anbar province that included ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

The fate of al-Baghdadi is unknown, the military statement said.

"The Iraqi airforce carried out a heroic operation by striking al-Baghdadi's convoy while he on his way to attend a meeting with senior ISIS leaders in Karabelah," the statement said.

The site of the meeting was also struck and several ISIS leaders were killed and wounded, the statement said. (+ video) » | Susanna Capelouto and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN | Sunday, October 11, 2015

La Turquie en deuil après le pire attentat de son histoire

LE FIGARO: Deux explosions ont retenti en plein cœur d'une manifestation de l'opposition en faveur de la paix à Ankara, en Turquie, tuant au moins 95 personnes. De «fortes preuves» laissent penser à des attaques de kamikazes. Un deuil national a été décrété.

Le chaos dans le centre d'Ankara. Au moins 95 personnes ont été tuées samedi dans le plus grave attentat jamais commis dans la capitale turque Ankara, qui a visé une manifestation pour la paix organisée par l'opposition prokurde à trois semaines des élections législatives anticipées. A 10h04 locales (9h04 à Paris), deux fortes explosions ont secoué les alentours de la gare centrale d'Ankara, où des milliers de militants venus de toute la Turquie à l'appel de plusieurs syndicats, d'ONG et partis de gauche se rassemblaient pour dénoncer la reprise du conflit entre Ankara et les rebelles kurdes. (+ vidéo) » | Par 3 auteurs | samedi 10 octobre 2015

Die Angst vor dem Flüchtlingsansturm ist berechtigt

DIE WELT: Fremdheit kann durchaus bereichern, aber nur, wenn sie in homöopathischen Dosen kommt. Doch der aktuelle Zuwanderungsdruck ist bei Weitem zu groß. Es wird ein böses Erwachen geben.

Völkerwanderungen gibt es, seitdem es Menschen gibt. Sie waren selten eine idyllische Angelegenheit, "commercium et connubium" – Handel und Heirat. Sehr viel öfter Kampf um Land und Herrschaft, Sprache und Recht. Für die gegenwärtig durch den gescheiterten "arabischen Frühling" ausgelösten Völkerwanderungen fehlt es an Vorbildern.

Sie sind für Europa als Ganzes, Deutschland im Besonderen ein unfreiwilliges Experiment in Social Engineering. Wenn es schlecht endet – in Angst und Ablehnung, Furcht und Schrecken –, dann gibt es kein Zurück.

Der innere Zusammenhalt der EU ist gefährdet, nicht nur in England. Schengenland ist abgebrannt, die deutsche Führungsrolle ähnelt unkontrollierter Flucht nach vorn. Das alles ist nur der Anfang. Die sozialen Medien beamen die schönen Versprechungen über die ganze Welt. "Mama Merkel" wird verehrt – allerdings in Deutschland mit abnehmender Tendenz. » | Von Michael Stürmer | Samstag, 10. Oktober 2015

Straight Outta Carson: Six Controversial Views from the Good Doctor

Republican candidate Ben Carson, who is currently second in the nomination race to the White House, gives his views on the Holocaust (‘more guns needed’), the presidential race (‘don’t elect a Muslim’), Obamacare (‘comparable to slavery’) and other hot topics he says the liberal media is too scared to talk straight on

President Obama Mulls Executive Actions on Gun Control

TIME: Anyone who sells 50 to 100 guns in a year would be treated like a gun dealer

As he travels to Roseburg, Ore., to console grieving families, President Obama is mulling further executive actions to limit access to guns.

Among the options being reviewed is a proposal to redefine who is considered a licensed gun dealer, which would also change requirements for conducting gun background checks. According to NBC News, under the proposed executive action anyone who sells 50 to 100 guns every year would be considered “in the business” of selling guns and have to adhere to laws that apply to gun dealers such as conducting background checks on buyers.

The action would reportedly not apply to people who occasionally sell, exchange, or purchase guns for their personal collection or anyone who sells off all or parts of their personal firearm collection. » | Maya Rhodan | Friday, October 9, 2015

Euro, Russland, Flüchtlinge - wie geht es weiter mit der EU? - Diskussion am 09.10.2015

Im Rahmen des Themenschwerpunktes zeigt phoenix die Diskussionsrunde "Menschen in Europa" mit Jean-Claude Juncker (EU-Kommissionspräsident)

Why Does Russia Support Syria's Bashar al-Assad?

This video explores why Russia is supporting President Bashar al-Assad through its bombing campaign in Syria.

Marine Le Pen Attacks EU Project and Angela Merkel (October 7, 2015)

France's Front National leader Marine LePen lets rip against visiting guest German chancellor Angela Merkel on the whole European Union project. She says she accepts the honour of being "anti-Merkel".

WND Exclusive: Nationwide Protests Against Islam Catching Heat

Jon Ritzheimer, a U.S. Marine who fought in [the] Iraq,
at rally in Phoenixin June against Shariah law.

WND: Some groups urging 'come armed' to rallies outside mosques Saturday

Groups planning nationwide protests Saturday against the importation of Muslim refugees are being vilified by Muslim civil rights groups and major media outlets.

The “Global Rally for Humanity” has included calls by some organizers for protesters to show up Saturday in front of mosques, armed.

While the protests are in most cases targeting specifically the U.S. government’s refugee resettlement program, which involves refugees hand-selected by the United Nations and imported directly from the Third World into more than 175 U.S. cities and towns, the establishment media are portraying the protests as “anti-Muslim” with little or no mention of the refugee program and how it works. » | Leo Hohmann | Friday, October 9, 2015

Oregon: Protesters in Roseburg Declare 'Obama Free Zone,' Display Guns on Hips, Support Sheriff

Read the Oregonian/OregonLive article here | Rebecca Woolington | Friday, October 9, 2015

Swedish Church Removes Crosses to Make Muslim Migrants Feel Welcome

Ezra Levant of TheRebel.media reports on the Swedish bishop who has ordered crosses removed from a Stockholm church to avoid offending Muslim migrants.

They're even marking the direction to Mecca! Like German chancellor Angela Merkel, this bishop hates her own culture and history so much she wants to hand it over to invaders without a fight.

This Swedish bishop is also a lesbian. Doesn't she know what Muslim fundamentalists do to women like her? The bigger question is, Isn't anybody prepared to defend the West any more?

Putin Crushes BBC Smartass

Turkey Terror Attack: Many Killed in Ankara Blasts

THE GUARDIAN: At least 30 people killed in blasts before planned march in Turkish capital to protest against conflict between state and Kurdish militants

At least 30 people have been killed and more than 100 wounded in a terrorist attack on a peace rally in the centre of the Turkish capital, according to reports.

Twin explosions outside Ankara’s main train station on Saturday morning appear to have targeted hundreds of people who had gathered to protest against violence between authorities and the Kurdish separatist group, the PKK.

Turkish government officials said the explosion was a terrorist attack and are investigating the claim that a suicide bomber was responsible. Turkey’s prime minister, Ahmet Davutoğlu, is to hold a meeting with government officials and security chiefs in response to the attack, his office said.

The country’s interior ministry confirmed 30 people were killed in the blasts and 126 were wounded. A Reuters reporter at the scene saw at least 20 bodies covered by flags, with bloodstains and body parts scattered on the road.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan strongly condemned the double bombing, saying the attack targeted the country’s unity and peace. » | Staff and Agencies | Saturday, October 10, 2015

‪US Complicit in Saudi Bombing of Yemeni Civilians ‒ Human Rights Activist‬

Amnesty International is criticizing the US and the UK for human rights violations in Yemen, accusing them of selling weapons and hardware to Saudi Arabia during the country’s intense airstrike and bombing campaign against Houthi rebels, which have killed hundreds of civilians since the end of March. RT’s Lindsay France speaks with human rights activist Ajamu Baraka about the Amnesty report and the ongoing violence devastating the region.

Germany: Bavaria's Seehofer Demands German Government Limit Influx of Migrants

Bavaria's Minister-President Horst Seehofer convened his cabinet for an extraordinary meeting in Munich, Friday, to decide on emergency measures to deal with the influx of migrants in the region.

Geert Wilders: Anti-Islam Activist's Australian Visa Granted

ABC NEWS: Controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders has had his Australian visa granted, meaning he will be able to travel to Perth in just over a week to launch an Australian anti-Islam party.

The founders of the Australian Liberty Alliance (ALA) had feared the far-right politician may be unable to attend the launch due to visa delays.

The party, which is inspired by that of Mr Wilders, wants to ban full-face coverings in public spaces and calls for a 10-year moratorium on resident visa applications by people from Islamic countries.

In a tweet, Mr Wilders said he was looking forward to visiting Perth.

The Immigration Department confirmed in a statement that Mr Wilders' visa had been granted. » | Lauren Day | Thursday, October 8, 2015

US Muslim Leaders Brace for Protests with Potentially Armed Demonstrators

THE GUARDIAN: Communities across the US worry over a gathering storm this weekend dubbed the Global Rally for Humanity: ‘There is so much misunderstanding’

Muslim leaders of mosques in some 20 cities in the US, including Phoenix and Oklahoma City, are preparing for anti-Islam demonstrations scheduled for Friday and Saturday by a loose group of potentially armed rightwing protesters.

Various Facebook pages are promoting the protests and calling on followers to go to any mosque, Muslim establishment or Islamic organization and voice their opinion on Saturday, 10 October.

“We are not canceling our prayer services for Friday and Saturday but we will have Phoenix police officers here in case the protestors get violent, especially because we have been hearing that some of the protestors will be armed,” said Usama Shami, the president of the Islamic Community Center of Phoenix (ICCP), the largest mosque in Phoenix that hosts more than 800 people for Friday prayers.

Phoenix police confirmed that they would have a presence at the event, with the caveat that it is legal in Arizona to openly carry guns.

Among the groups organizing the events, dubbed the Global Rally for Humanity, are the Oath Keepers, a group that advocates for open carry of guns and has been described as a “fiercely anti-government, militaristic group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Zainab Chaudry, outreach manager of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (Cair) in Maryland and a key organizer of the community alert to the mosques all over the US, said “this is one of the most massive anti-Islam protests in recent history ... even in post-9/11 we didn’t see the kind of Islamophobia that we see now”. » | Halima Kazem in San Francisco and Tom Dart in Houston | Friday, October 9, 2015

CrossTalk: Targeting All Terrorists

An expanding strategy and upping the ante – Russia is increasing its campaign against terrorist groups in Syria, while protecting the legitimate government in Damascus. Official Washington continues to struggle to find a response, other than expressing its fury. Being angry at Russia is not a foreign policy. CrossTalking with Ray McGovern, Daniel Lazare, and Michael O'Hanlon.

Jihad-Drohungen gegen Russland

TAGES ANZEIGER: Wegen der Intervention Russlands in Syrien verstärken Saudiarabien und die Türkei ihre militärische Hilfe für die Rebellen. Und saudische Kleriker rufen zum Heiligen Krieg auf.

Das russische Eingreifen im Syrien-Krieg zugunsten des Assad-Regimes hat über 50 Kleriker in Saudiarabien zu einem dramatischen Aufruf veranlasst. Es ist ein Aufruf zum Heiligen Krieg gegen die syrische Regierung und ihre Verbündeten. Gemeint ist vor allem Russland, aber auch der Iran. «Sie führen einen Krieg gegen die Sunniten, ihre Länder und ihre Identität», heisst es im Pamphlet der Kleriker. «Die heiligen Krieger in Syrien verteidigen die gesamte islamische Nation. Unterstützt sie.» Die sunnitischen Extremisten beschimpfen die schiitischen und alawitischen Muslime, und sie kritisieren Russlands Kampfeinsatz in Syrien als «christlichen Kreuzzug». » | Vincenzo Capodici, Redaktor International | Freitag, 9. Oktober 2015

Russian Orthodox Church Supports Putin's 'Holy War' in Syria to Protect Christians

CHRISTIAN TODAY: Russia is waging a "holy war" in Syria to protect innocent Christians against the "tyranny of terrorism," the powerful Russian Orthodox Church declared in a statement on Wednesday as Russian warplanes began pounding targets in Syria.

"Russia took a responsible decision to use military forces to protect the Syrian people from the woes brought on by the tyranny of terrorists," Russian Orthodox Church's Patriarch Kirill said in an official statement.

The Patriarch said Russia's armed intervention became necessary since "the political process has not led to any noticeable improvement in the lives of innocent people, and they need military protection."

Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin, a spokesman for the Russian Orthodox Church, which has 150 million members worldwide, pointed out that President Vladimir Putin's decision to send Russian forces to Syria has the approval of parliament and is "consistent with international law, the mentality of our people and the role that our country has always played in the Middle East," the Interfax news agency said as reported by the International Business Times.

Chaplin said Russia cannot turn its back on Christians and other minority groups being wiped out by Islamic State militants and other extremist forces. » | Hazel Torres | Friday, October 2, 2015

US Scraps Syria Rebels Training Program - Report

The Obama administration is set to overhaul the Defense Department's $500 million program to train and equip Syrian rebels, according to Defense Secretary Ashton Carter. The US president is expected to speak on the matter later on Friday.

Jean-Claude Junker: 'European Policies Must Not Be Dictated by Washington'

Europe must treat Russia with more decency, improve the relationship, and not let EU policies be dictated by Washington, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said in a surprise speech in Germany.

Gauland: Wir schaffen das, sagt Frau Merkel. Nein, wir wollen das gar nicht schaffen!

Wir werden immer mehr! Danke an alle Mutbürger, die in Erfurt am 7. Oktober Flagge gezeigt haben gegen den Asyl-Wahnsinn der Altparteien! Für dreifachen Klartext haben Alexander Gauland, Paul Hampel und Björn Höcke gesorgt. Gauland forderte in seiner Rede, dass Kanzlerin Merkel die Interessen der eigenen Bürger wahrzunehmen habe, und die fremder Menschen. Den ungarischen Präsidenten Viktor Orbán schlug er für die Verleihung des Karlspreises vor.

Merkel: "Ich habe einen Plan"

Schaffen wir das? Ja, wir schaffen das. Planlos in Berlin? Unsinn. Aufnahmestopp für Flüchtlinge? Bringt nichts. Thomas de Maiziere? Wird gebraucht, dringender denn je. Nach 60 Minuten Merkel bei "Anne Will" ist klar: Die Kanzlerin hat sich festgelegt. Ohne Hintertürchen.

Flüchtlingskrise: Nie gefragt, ob wir Einwanderungsland werden wollen

Politologe Werner Patzelt ist sicher: Die Flüchtlinge werden zu einem Problem für unsere Gesellschaft. Die Politik habe es versäumt, das Volk überhaupt zu fragen, ob man Einwanderungsland sein wolle.

'Stop Messing with Australia and Its Society', Grand Mufti Hits Out at Islamic Extremism

ABC – THE WORLD TODAY: KIM LANDERS: But first, Australia's Muslim leaders have denounced extremism saying misguided teachings are being imported to Australia via Twitter and Facebook.

Just a week ago a 15-year-old left the Parramatta mosque in Sydney's west and walked to the New South Wales police headquarters where he shot and killed a police employee.

With anti-Islam protests looming in several cities, the Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamed, says violent extremism is a rare but serious problem.

Speaking through a translator, he says the root cause has to be examined and addressed by all Australians.

IBRAHIM ABU MOHAMED (translated): Number one, we say to those who supported that, stop messing with Australia and its society. Generally speaking and utterly, we refuse and reject any form of terrorist activities whether this, if it's proven to be a terrorist activity or any other one.

It is not just a religious problem that may have led to these things. It's a religious, ideological, social and other factors that may have contributed to this kind of motivation, and therefore any remedy should include all the factors, all the ingredients of this mix for us to have a proper remedy, not just focusing on the religious part of the story. (+ Audio) » | Rachael Brown | Friday, October 9, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Officials Conclude Iran Deal Violates Federal Law

FOX NEWS: Some senior U.S. officials involved in the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal have privately concluded that a key sanctions relief provision – a concession to Iran that will open the doors to tens of billions of dollars in U.S.-backed commerce with the Islamic regime – conflicts with existing federal statutes and cannot be implemented without violating those laws, Fox News has learned.

At issue is a passage tucked away in ancillary paperwork attached to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, as the Iran nuclear deal is formally known. Specifically, Section 5.1.2 of Annex II provides that in exchange for Iranian compliance with the terms of the deal, the U.S. “shall…license non-U.S. entities that are owned or controlled by a U.S. person to engage in activities with Iran that are consistent with this JCPOA.”

In short, this means that foreign subsidiaries of U.S. parent companies will, under certain conditions, be allowed to do business with Iran. The problem is that the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act (ITRA), signed into law by President Obama in August 2012, was explicit in closing the so-called “foreign sub” loophole. » | James Rosen | Friday, October 9, 2015

Refugees Take Charge of Danish Newspaper for a Day

THE GUARDIAN: Liberal daily Dagbladet Information hands over reins to 12 refugees who are professional journalists, most of them recent arrivals in Denmark

Refugees facing hostile politicians and press in Denmark were given the run of a daily newspaper on Friday to present a radically different picture of the thousands of asylum seekers knocking on Europe’s door.

“For politicians, refugees are just a problem to be solved as quickly as possible, and most prefer to do it without looking them in the eye,” said an editorial in Dagbladet Information, an independent liberal daily, in a special issue written entirely by refugees who are also professional journalists. “Today it is the refugees who speak to us.”

The paper assembled a dozen refugees, most of whom are recent arrivals in the country, giving them full editorial control and help with research and translation.

“This is a chance to show the Danish people a different picture – we are giving them a new kind of story made by refugees,” said Dalam Alasaad, a Syrian journalist from Palmyra who came to Denmark via Turkey last year. » | David Crouch in Gothenburg | Friday, October 9, 2015

Italy: First Asylum Seekers Flown to Sweden as Part of EU Refugee Relocation Plan

A plane carrying 19 Eritrean refugees left from Rome's Ciampino airport for Sweden, Friday, the first people to take part in the EU’s new relocation plan that aims to ease the pressure of the refugee crisis on Europe’s border-states.

Italy: EU Warns of Refugee Deportation as Relocation Policy Gets Underway

EU politicians held a presser on the union’s new asylum seeker relocation policy in Rome, Friday, after the first group of refugees were flown from Ciampino airport to Sweden as part of the scheme to ease the pressure of the refugee crisis on Europe’s border-states.

EU in Crisis as Slovakia Threatens to Leave over Controversial Refugee Quota

Mr Fico has blasted the quotas in the past

EXPRESS: SLOVAKIA'S prime minister has threatened to leave the European Union over quotas to accept refugees fleeing war-torn countries.

Robert Fico warned that his country will head for the exit if the EU fails to impose a policy to deal with the influx of refugees entering Europe.

The EU is currently confused on how to deal with the record numbers of refugees, with policy makers left undecided on how to best tackle the situation.

The fed-up prime minister claimed he is ready to propose "a discharge of his country from the European Union" if they are forced to keep taking refugees from the Middle east [sic]. » | Jake Burman | Friday, October 9, 2015

Saudi Arabian Employer Accused of Chopping Off Indian Maid’s Hand

THE GUARDIAN: Family of domestic worker say she was punished when she tried to escape harassment and torture

An Indian maid has claimed her employer in Saudi Arabia cut off her hand in punishment for poor work, after months of mistreatment in the kingdom.

Kashturi Munirathinam, 55, is being treated in a hospital in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, her family told Indian media.

Munirathinam travelled to Saudi Arabia from her home in a rural district of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu three months ago to take up a job as a cleaner in a household in the eastern city of Dammam and then in Riyadh. She was to be paid about £150 a month.

“When she tried to escape harassment and torture, her right hand was chopped off by the woman employer. She fell down and sustained serious spinal injuries,” her sister, S Vijayakumari, told local media. » | Jason Burke in Delhi | Friday, October 9, 2015

Deutschland: Höcke: Ich liebe meine Heimat von ganzem Herzen

Wir werden immer mehr! Danke an alle Mutbürger, die in Erfurt am 7. Oktober Flagge gezeigt haben gegen den Asyl-Wahnsinn der Altparteien! Für dreifachen Klartext haben Alexander Gauland, Paul Hampel und Björn Höcke gesorgt. Höcke kritisierte in seiner Rede die Grundrechtsschänder von den Linken, der SPD und den Grünen, deren Abgeordnete sich nicht zu schade waren, sich vor einem Antifa-Plakat mit der Aufschrift „Nie wieder Deutschland“ zu platzieren. Er bekannte sich außerdem zu seinem Patriotismus. Vor dem Familiennachzug der Asylbewerber warnte er eindrücklich. Sieben Millionen Einwanderer, die mehrheitlich muslimisch sind, würde Deutschland niemals verkraften können.