'Grown Men Look Like They Want to Hit Me': Tony Blair's Muslim Convert Sister-in-law Lauren Booth Speaks of Her Fear in Wake of Lee Rigby Killing

MAIL ONLINE: Lauren Booth said she has felt 'scared' in public after the Lee Rigby killing / She said she wasn't treated differently when she first went out in traditional Islamic dress - but it has changed in the wake of the Woolwich killing / Half-sister of Cherie Blair converted to Islam two years ago / Miss Booth attacks Tony Blair for saying there is a 'problem within Islam'

Tony Blair's Muslim convert sister-in-law Lauren Booth said today she is scared of being attacked by men on public transport following the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.

Miss Booth said that after the soldier was brutally hacked to death in Woolwich she has seen 'grown men looking like they want to hit Muslim women' when she is travelling in London.

The 45-year-old half-sister of Cherie Blair ventures out in traditional Islamic dress and wears a hijab head-covering.

She converted to Islam two years ago and married Sohale Ahmed, 49, in a Muslim ceremony earlier this year.

Miss Booth, wearing a patterned hijab, said on ITV's Daybreak this morning that when she converted two years ago she was not treated any differently.

But in the aftermath of the murder of Lee Rigby close to Woolwich Barracks in south-east London last month she said that has changed.

'When I came to Islam two years ago and I first put on the scarf I was nervous about going on the Underground, I thought everyone is going to see me differently, and everyone was beautiful towards me,' she said.

'I was invisible for a few weeks and then I noticed that British people were smiling, same as we always do, we're really good at that, we're really good at absorbing and accepting people.

'But honestly, in the last two weeks I've been getting public transport and there are grown men looking like they want to hit Muslim women, and I'm a tall, white woman, I'm not easily threatened, but I have felt scared at times, so there is a change unfortunately.' » | Rob Cooper | Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Turkey: Islamic Party Takes Control
July 1996 - A historic report filmed when Refah, the Islamic party in Turkey, formed a new government following the collapse of the secular government.

By reforming a once derelict part of Istanbul, Mayor Nusret Bayraktar has shown a new face to Turkish Islam. In the conservative villages of its traditional heartland, women remain secondary citizens. A 17 year old bride submits to an arranged marriage and waits nervously as her menfolk revel with blonde dancers imported from the city. As young villagers migrate to the towns, Refah is developing its urban power base. In his artist's garret, Bedri Baykarn, arch Islamic opponent, advocates military intervention if Refah jeopardises Turkish democracy. In defending the constitution, Security forces often resort to torture and political murder. At a peaceful demonstration, police beat the protesters with battens, chasing them until they fall to the ground in panic. Only a village picnic shows how Turks, Islamic or secular, unite to celebrate a history of both modern and traditional values. As families sing and dance under the trees, Refah's success depends upon maintaining this delicate social balance. Interview with deputy Rafah leader, Abdullah Gul.

Dolce and Gabbana Sentenced to Jail for Tax Evasion
BBC: Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been sentenced to jail in Italy for one year and eight months for tax evasion.

The pair were not at the trial and deny the charges.

They are accused of hiding millions of euros from Italian tax authorities.

Dolce and Gabbana have not yet given a public comment on the sentence and are likely to appeal the verdict. They are said to be unlikely to go to jail any time soon.

Their customers have included Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Kate Moss and Bryan Ferry. » | Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Besuch in Deutschland: Die wichtigsten Momente von Obamas Rede
Es war der Höhepunkt des Obama-Besuchs: Vor dem Brandenburger Tor sprach der US-Präsident vor Tausenden Gästen. Sehen Sie Ausschnitte aus der mit Spannung erwarteten Rede.

Obama in Berlin
Zum ersten Mal seit seinem Amtsantritt besucht US-Präsident Barack Obama Deutschland. Gestern landete er in Begleitung seiner Familie in Berlin-Tegel. Heute steht eine Rede am Brandenburger Tor auf dem Programm, welche von den Deutschen mit Spannung erwartet wird.

Terror in Somalia: Islamisten greifen Vereinte Nationen an
SPIEGEL ONLINE: Kämpfer der radikalen Shabab-Miliz haben das Gebäude der Vereinten Nationen in der somalischen Hauptstadt Mogadischu gestürmt und 15 Menschen getötet. Truppen der Afrikanischen Union schlugen die Islamisten zurück.

Mogadischu - In der somalischen Hauptstadt Mogadischu haben Islamisten das Gebäude der Vereinten Nationen angegriffen. Die Polizei berichtete, ein Attentäter habe sich am Eingang zum Uno-Entwicklungsprogramm (UNDP) in die Luft gesprengt. Anschließend hätten mehrere Männer in Militäruniformen das Gebäude gestürmt und um sich geschossen. Bei dem Angriff seien 15 Menschen getötet worden, darunter vier ausländische Mitarbeiter des UNDP und vier somalische Sicherheitskräfte, sagte Innenminister Abdikarim Husien Gulled. » | tob/dpa/Reuters/AP/AFP | Mittwoch, 19. Juni 2013

Tony Blair Demands Western Intervention to Overthrow Assad
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Tony Blair has warned of "catastrophic consequences" if the West fails to arm Syrian rebels to defeat the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.

The consequences of refusing to intervene are likely to be more costly for the West than participating in the drive to oust the regime.

Speaking in Israel, the former prime minister acknowledged the "predominant emotion" in the West was to stay out of Syria, where rebels are battling to oust Bashar Assad and his regime, and avoid becoming embroiled in the politics of the region. "Undoubtedly the predominant emotion in the West today is to stay out of Syria; indeed to stay out of the region's politics," he said. "But as every day that passes shows, the cost of staying out may be paid in a higher price later."

The comments came a day after G8 leaders papered over differences between the West and Russia to agree that a political solution to the conflict must be an international priority. » | Damien McElroy and agencies | Wednesday, June 19, 2013

EXPRESS: Has he learnt nothing? Tony Blair argues Britain MUST intervene over Syrian crisis: TONY BLAIR has called for Britain to intervene over the growing Syrian crisis. » | Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Assange's Year On Ice: 'Every Day We Live Our Principles, We Truly Live'
WikiLeaks editor Julian Assange says he'll remain in the Ecuadorian embassy in London - even if the sex crime allegations against him are dropped. He fears being snatched and extradited to the United States - especially since Washington renewed its assault on whistleblowers wherever they are. Sara Firth reports on Assange's struggle and his now year-long confinement.

Barack Obama to Invoke Call of History in Berlin Speech
President Barack Obama is expected to propose deep cuts in America’s nuclear weapons arsenal as well as a reduction in the number of tactical nuclear weapons stationed in Europe, in a major speech in Berlin.

Read the Telegraph article here | Jeevam Vasagar, Berlin | Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Barbra Streisand Receives an Honorary PhD
BBC: Barbra Streisand received an honorary doctorate of philosophy degree from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem on Monday.

The performer was presented the award in recognition for her human rights work and dedication to Israel and the Jewish people.

She already holds an Honorary Doctorate in Arts and Humanities from Brandeis University in Massachusetts, and has also received many awards during her career.

Streisand is one of just a few stars to have won all four major US awards - an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and an honorary Tony. (+ video) » | Tuesday, June 18, 2013

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Stakelbeck On Terror: Islamization In America
CBN News Terrorism Analyst Erick Stakelbeck sits down with Robert Spencer and Pamela Geller, two leading voices in the fight against Islamization of the West.

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L'islam en France : quel avenir ? REPORTAGE
A l'occasion de la sortie du livre Le devenir de l'islam en France, Zaman France s'est penché sur la question. En partant d'un constat simple sur la vision qu'ont les français à l'égard des musulmans, nous sommes partis à la rencontre des uns et des autres pour tenter de dresser un avenir à l'islam en France. Stopper les amalgames, vivre ensemble et partager, devenir acteur et non plus victime, tels sont les propos que chacun de nos interlocuteurs rappellent lorsqu'on évoque l'avenir de l'islam en France.

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'Muslims in Germany Have Rights and Obligations'
DEUTSCHE WELLE: For the first time in Germany, a Muslim community has been granted 'corporation under public law' status. Abdullah Uwe Wagishauser, its chairman, tells DW that this includes rights as well as responsibilities.

The Culture Ministry in the state of Hesse has granted Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat (AMJ) in Frankfurt, a Muslim religious community, the status of 'corporation under public law' - a first in Germany.

Legally, the new status puts it on par with the major Christian churches and the Jewish community in Germany. Public corporation status gives the communities certain rights, including the right to pass laws for their organization and raise taxes from members.

Abdullah Uwe Wagishauser has served as AMJ chairman since 1984. Active in Germany since the 1950s, the AMJ, with its 39 mosques and more than 35,000 members in about 225 communities, is regarded as a moderate Muslim reformist movement. » | DW.DE | Interview: Klaus Krämer / db | Editor: Michael Lawton | Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Obama and Putin: The Best of Friends

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Stalingrad: WWII Documentary
The Battle of Stalingrad, which cost the lives of at least a million German soldiers, Red Army troops and Soviet civilians, was the bloodiest of the decisive battles in the "war of extermination" which Hitler had unleashed. The annihilation of the German Sixth Army brought home to many Germans with a terrible shock the fact that, despite the propaganda which filled their ears, the war would inevitably be lost in the end. For both Germany and Russia, Stalingrad signified the psychological turning point in World War II. This three-part documentary, employing previously unreleased film footage and brutally frank statements from survivors on both sides, explains exactly how the catastrophe came about and describes the gruesome consequences of the battle for the soldiers and the inhabitants of the city.

Listening Post: Bradley Manning: Truth On Trial?
We examine the implications of Manning's trial and speak exclusively to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.

Inside Story Americas: Arming Syria's Opposition
What are the issues behind the US decision to provide 'direct military aid' to the Syrian opposition now?

Brazil Protests: Violence Erupts During Nationwide Marches
There were mass protests in Brazil on Monday night as up to 200,000 people angry with high costs and poor public services took to the streets. Protesters in Rio de Janeiro burned cars and looted buildings as police attempted to disperse them with teargas and rubber bullets. Aerial images showed thousands of people attempting to storm the congress building in Brasilia. The rallies, which come during the Confederations Cup football tournament, are some of the biggest ever seen in the country

Read the Guardian article here | Jonathan Watts in Rio de Janeiro | Tuesday, June 18, 2013

'Intervention Will Make Syria 10 Times Worse Than Extremist-ravaged Libya'
Assad troops have made a strong push in recent weeks, and rebel leaders say they are in dire need of support. They've already got al-Qaeda-linked militants and foreign mercenaries fighting on their side, and are now set to start getting weapons from the West. Meanwhile, government forces have the backing of Lebanon's Hezbollah, and may soon get a four-thousand-strong troop reinforcement from Iran. The British National Party's Nick Griffin was part of a European fact-finding delegation that's just returned from Damascus. He told RT that any third-party involvement only aggravates the conflict.

My comment:

I smell the scent of Saudi behind this ludicrous decision to arm the rebels. The Saudis are pulling the strings here, if I am not greatly mistaken. In a few words, Cameron is the Saudi stooge, as is Obama. Remember that obsequious bow he made to the Saudi king? – © Mark

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Obama's Soft Totalitarianism: Europe Must Protect Itself from America

SPIEGEL ONLINE INTERNATIONAL: Is Barack Obama a friend? Revelations about his government's vast spying program call that assumption into doubt. The European Union must protect the Continent from America's reach for omnipotence.

On Tuesday, Barack Obama is coming to Germany. But who, really, will be visiting? He is the 44th president of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. He is an intelligent lawyer. And he is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

But is he a friend? The revelations brought to us by IT expert Edward Snowden have made certain what paranoid computer geeks and left-wing conspiracy theorists have long claimed: that we are being watched. All the time and everywhere. And it is the Americans who are doing the watching.

On Tuesday, the head of the largest and most all-encompassing surveillance system ever invented is coming for a visit. If Barack Obama is our friend, then we really don't need to be terribly worried about our enemies. » | A Commentary by Jakob Augstein | Monday, June 17, 2013

Barbra Streisand Criticises Treatment of Women by Orthodox Jews

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Barbra Streisand waded into one of Israel's touchiest issues on the first major stop of her tour of the country – Jewish religious practices that separate men and women.

Speaking at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Monday, the 71-year-old took aim at cases of ultra-Orthodox Jews targeting women.

"It's distressing to read about women in Israel being forced to sit in the back of the bus," she said, "or when we hear about 'Women of the Wall' having metal chairs thrown at them when they attempt to peacefully and legally pray."

She was referring to isolated incidents in which ultra-Orthodox men tried to force women to sit separately at the rear of buses that go through their neighbourhoods, as well as more serious clashes in which ultra-Orthodox Jews tried to prevent women donning prayer shawls and carrying Torah scrolls from praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, the holiest site where Jews can worship. » | Associated Press | Edited by Chris Irvine | Monday, June 17, 2013

Golan Frights: Israelis Shiver as Iran Plans to Deploy Troops to Syria
Iran is reportedly gearing up to send thousands of troops to Syria to beef up government forces against the rebels. It also went as far as proposing a new military frontier in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. And, coupled with American intentions to arm the Syrian opposition, Israelis living in the area fear they're in for some big trouble, as Paula Slier reports.

Big Phish: Snowden's Leaks Could Be Just Tip Of Iceberg
The revelations of the G20 spying come as the scandal caused by Snowden's earlier disclosures - on the extent of US surveillance after its own and foreign citizens - is gaining momentum. Dozens of lawsuits are being filed against the government's practices - while many lawmakers continue to defend the operation. It has also emerged that the scope of the surveillance - and the help it received from corporations - may have been underestimated.

NSA Leaks: US Spied On Former President Medvedev at 2009 G20 Summit
As Britain readies to host the G8 summit, the documents uncovered by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have revealed that back in 2009 US spies intercepted top-secret communications of then Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, during his visit to London.

Syriens Machthaber Assad im F.A.Z.-Gespräch: „Europa wird den Preis für Waffenlieferungen zahlen“
FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINER ZEITUNG: In einem exklusiven Interview mit der F.A.Z. warnt Syriens Präsident Assad vor einem Export des Terrorismus nach Europa. Assad spricht über Waffen für die Rebellen, den Einsatz von Giftgas, die Rolle ausländischer Mächte und die Genfer Konferenz.

Baschar al-Assad im Gespräch mit Rainer Hermann » | Quelle: F.A.Z. | Montag, 17. Juni 2013

US Options for Arming, Training Syrian Rebels
Insight from Fox News military analyst Maj. Gen. Bob Scales

Obama Idolatry Falling Apart
Tim Graham and Erik Erickson on the drastic decline of liberalism

Moderate Muslims Struggle to Make Their Voices Heard
What is the true face of Islam?

Turquie : le gouvernement menace de recourir à l'armée
LE POINT: Le régime d'Ankara entend empêcher l'organisation d'éventuelles nouvelles manifestations à Istanbul ainsi que dans tout le reste de la Turquie.

Le gouvernement turc a menacé vendredi de faire intervenir l'armée pour empêcher les éventuelles manifestations à Istanbul et dans toute la Turquie, a indiqué lundi le vice-Premier ministre Bulent Arinç. "Tout d'abord, un policier n'est pas un vendeur de rues, mais un membre des forces de l'ordre. Les policiers useront de tous les moyens qui leur sont conférés par la loi", a déclaré Bulent Arinç dans un entretien accordé à la télévision A Haber, ajoutant que "personne ne peut se plaindre de la police". "Si cela ne suffit pas, même les forces armées turques peuvent être utilisées dans les villes sous l'autorité des gouverneurs" de régions, a-t-il ajouté. » | Source AFP | lundi 17 juin 2013

LE POINT: Presque la moitié des Turcs jugent leur gouvernement plus autoritaire : Selon un sondage, une majorité de la population turque estime également que l'exécutif intervient de plus en plus dans son mode de vie. » | Source AFP | lundi 17 juin 2013

Kemalismus: Atatürk – Erdogans großes Vor- und Feindbild

DIE WELT: Nie hat ein Politiker mit solcher Radikalität eine Gesellschaft verändert wie Kemal Atatürk, der Gründer der Türkei. Sein westlicher, säkularer Wertekanon ist heute durch Erdogan in Gefahr. Von Dietrich Alexander

Zu den Pflichtveranstaltungen hoher Staatsgäste in der Türkei gehört es, das Mausoleum des Republikgründers zu besuchen: Mustafa Kemal Pascha, genannt Atatürk. Beeindruckend ist Anıtkabir, das Denkmal, rund um die Uhr von Soldaten bewacht. Wachwechsel im Stechschritt, ein Statement in Stein, ewige Ruhe im 42 Tonnen schweren Sarkophag.

"Vater der Türken" heißt Atatürk übersetzt. Als solcher begreift sich der Soldat, Revolutionär, Visionär und Politiker wohl, als er sein Land aus den Trümmern des Osmanischen Reiches erhebt und ihm ab der Proklamation der Republik am 29. Oktober 1923 einen neuen, seinen Stempel aufdrückt. Der Weg des Mustafa Kemal Pascha zu Atatürk aber ist heftig, kontrovers und dauert bis zum Jahr 1934. Erst in dem Jahr verleiht ihm die Große Nationalversammlung den Ehrentitel, den niemand sonst je tragen darf und wird.

Um zu begreifen, welchen elementaren kulturpolitischen Wandel Kemal Mustafa Pascha seinem Land verordnet, muss man die Figur des Mannes studieren, der am 19. Mai 1881 unter dem Namen Mustafa in Saloniki (heute: Thessaloniki, Griechenland) als Sohn des Holzhändlers und ehemaligen Zoll-Leutnants Ali Riza sowie dessen Frau Zübeyde Hanim in einfachen Verhältnissen geboren wird. Kemal heißt auf Arabisch Vollendung » | Von Dietrich Alexander | Montag, 17. Juni 2013

Turkey Unrest: Unions Call Strike Over Crackdown

BBC: Turkish unions have called a strike to protest against the police crackdown on demonstrators.

Turkey's Prime Minister has angrily defended the eviction of protesters from Gezi Park on Saturday night.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan told hundreds of thousands of supporters at a rally in Istanbul on Sunday that the protesters were manipulated by "terrorists".

On Sunday there were continued sporadic clashes between protesters and police in Istanbul and the capital Ankara.

The Confederation of Public Workers' Unions (KESK) and Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions (DISK), along with three professional organisations, have announced what they call a one-day work stoppage to demand an end to "police violence".

The unions have called for a march and a rally in Istanbul on Monday afternoon.

Lawyers from the Turkish bar association say that close to 500 people have been detained as part of the police operation against the demonstrators. (+ videos) » | Monday, June 17, 2013

Proteste: Merkel erschrocken über türkische Polizeigewalt

SPIEGEL ONLINE: Mit deutlichen Worten hat Kanzlerin Merkel den harten Kurs der türkischen Sicherheitskräfte kritisiert. Die Gewalt gegen Demonstranten nannte sie "erschreckend", den Kurs der Regierung "viel zu hart". Das Auswärtige Amt ruft Türkei-Reisende zu besonderer Vorsicht auf.

Istanbul - Seit Wochen gibt es in der Türkei wütende Proteste gegenRecep Tayyip Erdogan - doch der Ministerpräsident bleibt bei seiner harten Linie gegen die Regierungsgegner. Auch auf höchster politischer Ebene wächst die Kritik am Kurs der Regierung. Nun hat Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel (CDU) das gewaltsame Vorgehen der türkischen Polizei in Istanbul verurteilt.

Aus ihrer Sicht seien die Sicherheitskräfte dort "viel zu hart vorgegangen", sagte Merkel vor ihrer Abreise zum G-8-Gipfel am Montag im Fernsehsender RTL. "Das, was im Augenblick in der Türkei passiert, entspricht nicht unseren Vorstellungen von Freiheit der Demonstration, der Meinungsäußerung." Zu den Fernsehbildern von der Räumung des Gezi-Parks in Istanbul sagte sie: "Ich bin erschrocken, wie viele andere Menschen auch." » | jok/fab/dpa/Reuters | Montag, 17. Juni 2013

Sarah Palin: 'Let Allah Sort It Out'

Abu Islam and Son Imprisoned for Insulting Christianity
EGYPT INDEPENDENT: Nasr City Misdemeanour Court has sentenced Abu Islam, the controversial Salafi preacher, to 11 years in prison for insulting Christianity and threatening public security.

The court sentenced Abu Islam, otherwise known as Ahmed Mohamed Mahmoud Abdallah, for disparaging Egypt's minority faith, vandalising a Bible and disturbing public security, setting a bail of LE3,000 to potentially suspend the punishment.

The court also sentenced Abu Islam's son to 8 years in prison for complicity with his father. » | Al-Masry Al-Youm | Sunday, June 16, 2013

Australian Muslim Reaction to Woolwich Murder and Anjem Choudary
Anjem Choudary shows no compassion for the murdered soldier or his family

Rede in Istanbul: Erdogan, der Hassprediger

SPIEGEL ONLINE: Er lässt mit brutaler Gewalt den Gezi-Park räumen, beschimpft die Demonstranten als Terroristen und hetzt gegen ausländische Medien: Premier Erdogan heizt den Konflikt in der Türkei erneut an. Ein Ende des Protests gegen ihn ist nicht in Sicht.

Für kurze Zeit sah es so aus, als würde der Premier einlenken, als hätte Recep Tayyip Erdogan aus der Revolte gegen seine Regierung in den vergangenen Wochen gelernt.

Mitte der Woche traf er sich mit Demonstranten, die sich für den Erhalt des Gezi-Parks in Istanbul einsetzen. Er sagte, die Richter würden über die Zukunft des umstrittenen Parks beraten und stellte ein Referendum in Aussicht. Erdogan, der Despot, als Schlichter? Spätestens seit Sonntag Abend steht fest, dass daraus nichts werden wird.

Bereits am Samstag bekräftigte Erdogan auf einer Kundgebung in Ankara das Ende seiner Geduld. In der Nacht setzten seine Sicherheitskräfte diese Ankündigung um: Sie ließen den Gezi-Park, der in den vergangenen Wochen zum Symbol des Widerstands wurde, von Bulldozern räumen. Sie verfolgten Demonstranten und knüppelten sie nieder; sie schossen Tränengas in Cafés, und Hotels, wohin die Menschen flohen. Ärzte, die Verwundete behandelten, wurden verhaftet.

Am Sonntag gingen die Menschen in der Türkei trotzdem wieder gegen die Regierung auf die Straße. Zur gleichen Zeit hält Erdogan in Istanbul eine denkwürdige Rede. Liberale Kommentatoren werden sie später als "beängstigend" und "hasserfüllt" beschreiben. » | Aus Istanbul berichten Maximilian Popp und Mirjam Schmitt | Sonntag, 16. Juni 2013

'I Am Not a Nazi', Says EDL Leader Tommy Robinson
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: The head of the English Defence League has insisted that he is not a Nazi and that his movement is backed by serving British soldiers.

Tommy Robinson, who is the organisation’s co-founder, was grilled about the EDL in a highly charged interview on the BBC’s Sunday Politics.

Confronted by images of EDL supporters giving what appeared to be Nazi salutes, Mr Robinson said it was a “manipulated photo”.

Asked by presenter Andrew Neil if it was a “fascist Nazi salute by any definition” he said: “I am not a Nazi, I hate Nazis, I hate fascism.”

Mr Robinson said that the EDL had now advised that “whenever people hold their hands up like that we have told them to give the V” to avoid any misunderstanding.

He said: “Nazism and Islamism are on the opposite sides of the same coin – we oppose both. Nazism has been defeated and Islamism is spreading across the country.”

Mr Robinson said it was “political correctness gone mad” that the Help the Heroes charity had turned down a donation from the EDL in the wake of the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich.

He added that the EDL had support among serving British soldiers: “Ordinary British squaddies support us – I know they do.”

The comments will worry the Ministry of Defence. Last week serving soldiers were warned that taking part in any EDL activities could result in their dismissal. Read on and comment » | Christopher Hope, Senior Political Correspondent | Sunday, June 16, 2013

I am no follower of the English Defence League. In fact, I am not even English. But I must say that I have great respect for Tommy Robinson. Why? Because he tells it like it is. He is courageous. He is articulate. He truly understands what we British people are up against: he understands Islam; he understands the issues; he understands what our future will be like if nothing is done to stop this insanity.

Unfortunately, the English establishment, being what it is, hold it against Tommy Robinson because he is a working class rather than an upper class hero. Working class he may be, but he speaks for the many in this country. That is more than can be said for the wimps that lead us. That goes for the politicians of all main parties. They are all wimps to a man.

It is the duty of government to keep the people of the United Kingdom safe. It is also the duty of government to ensure that our way of life lives on. THIS IS NOT BEING DONE. With each and every passing day, our streets are becoming less safe for innocent British people to walk in. Our country is being Islamised by stealth.

Regardless of what the powers-that-be think, we cannot win this cultural war by ignoring the problems and hoping they will go away; rather, the problems need to be confronted head-on. THIS IS NOT BEING DONE. On the contrary, our politicians, from the prime minister down, are all IN DENIAL of the problems facing us.

These times are resembling more and more the 30s. Then, the Nazis were being appeased; now, the Islamo-fascists are being appeased. History should inform us of where appeasement leads. These are truly troubling times for any thinking person.

We need a leader with a backbone. We need a leader with a backbone desperately. Things cannot go on like this, for if they do, we can be sure of one thing: the loss of our cultural heritage. – © Mark

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Shariamerica: Islam, Obama, and the Establishment Clause
The U.S. government condemns burning the Qur'an. Yet the U.S. government burns Bibles. This is a clear violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Police Officer Stabbed In Mosque Attack
YAHOO! NEWS: Four men including a police officer have been taken to hospital after being stabbed in a mosque in Birmingham.

The police constable was responding to reports that three men had been stabbed inside the Washwood Heath Muslim Centre in the Ward End area of the city when he was attacked.

Reports suggest an argument may have broken out between members inside the building prior to the attack.

The four victims are being treated in hospital for their injuries. They are all said to be "stable".

A 32-year-old man, believed to be of Somali origin, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in custody. (+ video) » | Sky News | Sunday, June 16, 2013

Shocking ! - Islam's Vision for America - America as an Islamic State with Sharia Law (Full)

WIKI: Zuhdi Jasser »

Moderate Cleric Hassan Rohani Wins Iran Presidential Election in 1st Round
Moderate cleric Hassan Rohani has won Iran's presidential election with just over 50 percent of votes, state TV reported. 72 percent of the 50 million Iranians turned out to vote, said Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar

Moscow Slams US Claims of Assad Chemical Weapon Use
The Syrian government has vehemently denied US claims its army has resorted to chemical weapons, describing American accusations as a 'caravan of lies'. While the US and its allies claim they have chemical clues against President Assad, news and reports on the ground suggest quite the opposite. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also stated that he felt there would be no point whatsoever for the Syrian army to resort to such tactics.

Pakistan Internet Users Top Google Searches for Gay Sex Despite Being One of the World's Most Homophobic Countries
MAIL ONLINE: Survey shows only 2 per cent think society should accept homosexuality / Google gives Pakistan a 100 rating in trends analysis of internet searches

Pakistan has the highest volume of internet searches for gay pornography despite being one of the least tolerant countries when it comes to homosexuality.

The most searches for terms related to same-sex acts came from a conservative stronghold, the city of Peshawar, rather than major cosmopolitan cities such as Lahore and Karachi, according to analysis of Google trends by Mother Jones.

Pakistan was given a rating of 100 by the search engine for having the highest search traffic for the pornography terms.

Gay sex is illegal in the Islamic country and carries a sentence of two to ten years in prison if caught.

This week, the Pew Research Center revealed figures for the places that are most intolerant of homosexuality from a survey of 39 countries.

Only two per cent of Pakistanis surveyed said 'yes' to the question: 'Should society accept homosexuality?' » | Daily Mail Reporter | Saturday, June 15, 2013

Wie der Islam die Renaissance schuf
Die Ursprünge der lateineuropaischen Renaissance sind: 1. Die Kreuzzüge: Es ist kein Zufall, daß die Renaissance zuerst in Norditalien angefangen hat und es mit der Renaissance weiterging in Frankreich, Deutschland und England, denn diese vier Länder haben an den Kreuzzügen teilgenommen. 2. Das muslimische Spanien. Ohne Islam keine Renaissance, sondern Mittelalter.

Hong Kong Rally Backs Snowden, Denounces Allegations of U.S. Spying
REUTERS.COM: A few hundred rights advocates and political activists marched through Hong Kong on Saturday to demand protection for Edward Snowden, who leaked revelations of U.S. electronic surveillance and is now believed to be holed up in the former British colony.

Marchers gathered outside the U.S. consulate shouting slogans denouncing alleged spying operations aimed at China and Hong Kong, but the numbers were modest compared to rallies over other rights and political issues.

"Arrest Obama, free Snowden," protesters shouted outside the slate grey building as police looked on. Many waved banners that said: "Betray Snowden, betray freedom", "Big brother is watching you" and "Obama is checking your email". » | Grace Li and Venus Wu | Reuters | Hong Kong | Saturday, June 15, 2013

Radikalislamismus: Die große Ohnmacht gegenüber den Salafisten

DIE WELT: Die Zahl der Salafisten hat sich in NRW seit 2011 verdreifacht. Die Landesregierung setzt nun auf ein Aussteigerprogramm. Hilfe soll von Verbänden kommen, die vom Verfassungsschutz beobachtet werden.

Es musste eine optische Täuschung sein. Konnte die Salafistenzahl wirklich so hochgeschnellt sein? Verfassungsschutzleiter Burkhard Freier überprüfte die Zahlen noch einmal – und kam zum gleichen Ergebnis: 2011 zählte seine Behörde 500 radikalislamistische Salafisten in NRW. 2012 waren es 1000. Und 2013 dürften es 1500 werden. Demnach hätte sich die Szene binnen drei Jahren verdreifacht. Einen derart steilen Anstieg hat es im extremistischen Milieu selten gegeben.

Und der lässt sich auch nicht wegerklären; etwa mit dem Argument, inzwischen werde genauer beobachtet und weniger übersehen als früher. Nein, eine derartige optische Täuschung schloss Freier diese Woche aus. So bleibt der Befund, dass in NRW, ob im Revier oder im Rheinland, immer neue Zentren dieser radikalen Islamisten entstehen.

Deren Gefährlichkeit steht laut Innenministerium außer Frage. Zwar sei nur jeder Zehnte von ihnen ein Djihadist, der für den Kampf gegen Ungläubige werbe oder seinen eigenen Einsatz vorbereite. Aber auch die anderen 90 Prozent lehrten laut Verfassungsschutz eine Ideologie, die "letztendlich Gewalt gegen alle Ungläubigen" und gegen nichtsalafistische Muslime rechtfertige. » | Von Till-R. Stoldt | Freitag, 14. Juni 2013