August 13, 2009 News - UnitedStatesAction.com
Pakistan: New Poll Shows 78 Percent of Pakistanis Support Death Penalty for Leaving Islam
-- 83 percent support stoning adulterers
http://www.realcourage.org/2009/08/pakistan-78-percent-call-for-apostate-deaths/
-- Pew Global Press Release
http://pewglobal.org/reports/display.php?ReportID=265
-- Pew Global Report
http://pewglobal.org/reports/pdf/265.pdf
--- Report page 3 -- "The new poll finds broad support for harsh punishments: 78% favor death for those who leave Islam; 80% favor whippings and cutting off hands for crimes like theft and robbery; and 83% favor stoning adulterers."
--- Questions 62b, 62c, and 62d, page 17
--- Page 18 - "only 16% of Pakistanis express a favorable view of the U.S."
--- Consistent with previous polls where 75 percent have called for implementation of strict Sharia law by Pakistan government
http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/pakistan.html
--- How the Washington Post reports this story...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/13/AR2009081302770.html
Pakistan: Human Rights leaders expect more attacks on Christians
http://www.realcourage.org/2009/08/pakistan-more-attacks-on-christians-expected/
-- UCAN: More attacks on Christians feared
http://www.ucanews.com/2009/08/13/more-attacks-on-christians-feared/
(Pakistan) NYC: Protest at United Nations HQ against Islamic Supremacist Religious Oppression and Blasphemy Laws
http://www.realcourage.org/2009/08/nyc-un-protest-against-blasphemy-laws-in-pakistan/
-- UPI: "Pakistani Christians stage U.N. protest"
-- UPI reports: "Pakistani Christians in New York demonstrated in front of the United Nations against the recent anti-Christian violence in Pakistan in which seven died."
-- "Protest leaders Wednesday condemned last week's violence in Gojra district in the Punjab Province in which a Muslim mob, irate over alleged desecration of the Koran, attacked a Christian neighborhood. The Christians have denied the allegations."
-- "Besides seven Christians, three Muslims died in police firing to disperse the mob."
-- "The U.N. protest leaders urged the Pakistani government to institute special measures to protect minorities in the country, the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan news agency reported. They called for the repeal of Pakistan's stringent blasphemy law, which can result in death for those insulting Islam."
-- "In a memorandum to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the protesters representing the Pakistan Christian Association in North America and the Christian Community in New York called for greater security for Christians and the release of those detained under the blasphemy law."
-- "The Pakistan Christian Post reported Canadians of Pakistani origin held a similar demonstration in front of the Islamic Foundation Center in Toronto, while Pakistani Christians in London held a day of mourning for those killed."
-- "The Catholic Leader reported Pope Benedict XVI deplored the killings of Christians and encouraged the minority community not be deterred by the attacks in efforts to help build a society that is marked by mutual respect among all its members."
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/08/13/Pakistani-Christians-stage-UN-protest/UPI-84471250143036/
(Pakistan) Suicide explosion in Waziristan kills five
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2019565&Language=en
(Pakistan) 2,686 people killed in 1,367 terrorism incidents
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009\08\14\story_14-8-2009_pg7_17
(Pakistan) We are fighting terrorism, not religion: Kayani
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009\08\14\story_14-8-2009_pg1_1
(Pakistan) Gates confident Pak nukes safe
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009\08\14\story_14-8-2009_pg7_9
-- Pakistan, seen stalling, says wants nukes banned
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/world/pakistan/Pakistan-seen-stalling-says-wants-nukes-banned/articleshow/4888963.cms
(India) Mumbai Attacks: 26/11: Terrorist boat's Yamaha motor bought in Pak, says US witness
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS-India/articlelist/-2128936835.cms
(Afghanistan) Bombs kill 14 civilians in Afghanistan
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gGFW-04c9sCbIsFs_o3SOPtlMu3A
(Afghanistan) Two journalists wounded in Afghanistan
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/08/12/afghanistan.journalists/
(Afghanistan) Three UK soldiers killed in Afghanistan
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2019622&Language=en
(Afghanistan) Taliban truce deals to ensure Afghan poll goes ahead
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2009/0814/1224252550863.html
(Afghanistan) Karzai offers gov't jobs to presidential rivals
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090813/ap_on_re_as/as_afghan_election
-- Hamid Karzai 'agrees ceasefire with Taliban' ahead of Afghan elections
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/afghanistan/6024861/Hamid-Karzai-agrees-ceasefire-with-Taliban-ahead-of-Afghan-elections.html
(Afghanistan) Gates says Afghan security situation not requiring more US troops
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2019650&Language=en
(Afghanistan) Spokesman for Taliban in Afghanistan: 'If the Crusaders Want... Afghanistan's Dogs to Gorge on Their Flesh, They Should Continue to Occupy Afghanistan'
http://memri.org/bin/latestnews.cgi?ID=SD248909
(Iraq) At least 20 killed in Iraq blast
-- "At least 20 people killed and 30 wounded in double suicide blast west of Mosul, Iraq"
-- "Many in town are part of Yazidi religious sect, mainly Kurdish minority"
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/08/13/iraq.violence/index.html
-- Two suicide attacks kill 25 Iraqis in Mosul
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2019641&Language=en
Iraqi MP Iyad Jamal Al-Din: Hizbullah Uses 'Sacred Slogan' of Palestine for Its Political Agenda
http://memri.org/bin/latestnews.cgi?ID=SD248809
(U.S.) North Carolina: FBI Seeks Help In Locating Terrorism Suspect
-- suspected working out of Raleigh, NC area
-- "The feds say Jude Kenan Mohammad has been indicted on charges of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists."
-- "Documents say Mohammad is a U.S. citizen and North Carolina resident who went to Pakistan in October 2008 'to engage in violent jihad'"
-- "The indictment says eight North Carolina men plotted terrorism and traveled over the past three years to Jordan, Kosovo, Pakistan and Israel 'to engage in violent jihad'"
http://www.witn.com/stateregional/headlines/53145907.html
-- Authorities ask for help in finding terrorism suspect
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/13/nc.terror.suspects/index.html
(U.S.) Rejection of 'Jihadist,' 'War on Terrorism' Terms Draws Fire, Debate
http://www.hstoday.us/content/view/9760/150/1/0/
(U.S.) CNN: "Many young Muslim terrorists spurred by humiliation"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/08/13/generation.islam.violence/index.html
(U.S.) Virginia: Report: Trial of Sept. 11 terror suspects could come to Newport News
http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-now-terrorism-trial-courthouse.a133,0,2578165.story
(U.S.) Lawyer: U.S. hampers bid to clear Guantanamo detainee
http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE57B61520090812
(U.S.) Third Minnesota Man Admits Fighting For Terror Group -- Neil H. MacBride
-- "Federal authorities in Minneapolis have unsealed charges against Kamal Said Hassan, believed to be in his early 20s."
http://liveshots.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/08/12/3rd-u-s-man-charged-for-going-to-somalia/?test=latestnews
(U.S.) Ex-Biden Aide Picked for Alexandria U.S. Attorney
Office Handles High-Profile Terrorism, National Security Cases;Nominee Had Registered as Lobbyist
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/07/AR2009080701562.html
(UK) US and British relatives split by prospect of Lockerbie bomber release
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6794382.ece
(Iran) Israeli Paper Says Strike on Iran Could Delay Bomb
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/08/12/world/international-uk-israel-iran-report.html?_r=1
(Lebanon) Three people wounded in blast in N. Lebanon
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2019511&Language=en
Israel taking soldier kidnap claim seriously
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2019648&Language=en
'Hamas ready for Obama's ME peace plan'
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1249418601253&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
Possible Showdown Between Al-Qaeda Supporters and Hamas at Friday Prayers in Rafah; Fatah Supporters Vow to Join in Fray
http://www.thememriblog.org/blog_personal/en/19144.htm
Somalia, UK, and Killing of Christians
http://theseoultimes.com/ST/?url=/ST/db/read.php?idx=8704
Sudan's Southern gov't confirms death toll of 1863 people, injury of 340
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2019621&Language=en
(Canada/France) Report: "Terrorist in the Ivory Tower?"
-- addresses allegations against University of Ottawa professor Hassan Diab
http://www.aina.org/news/2009081392735.htm
-- June 2, 2009: Diab gets date for extradition hearing
http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2009/06/02/9656041.html
-- November 21, 2008: Hassan Diab: The French connection
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=18a26c46-f567-49f6-a933-c01ec9fac2bd
-- Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hassan_Diab
(Spain) Madrid train bomb suspect moved to Spain
-- "Suspect Said Rehou allegedly held indoctrination sessions"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/08/12/spain.bomb.suspect/
(Russia) Ingush minister shot dead at work
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8196689.stm
(Indonesia) Jakarta hotel florist plotted deadly bombings
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h8FL2krEjVHNTPs_oCGUoHVG3AoQD9A1GP080
Philippines: "Constant Terror" of Islamic Supremacist Violence against Christians in Zamboanga
http://www.realcourage.org/2009/08/philippines-christians-under-attack/
-- LA Times: "Philippine city lives in constant terror"
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-zamboanga9-2009aug09,0,2718217.story
Philippines: Muslim rebels killed in army attack
-- "At least 43 people have been killed in clashes between Muslim separatist militants and government forces on a remote island in the southern Philippines, an army commander said on Thursday."
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.3653312344
(Australia) Al-Qaeda's surf chick -- Rabiah aka Robyn Hutchinson
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/2009/08/090804_outlook_rabiah_hutchinson.shtml
Indonesia police find new bomb cache
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hkOxshkr3v3e6tQ_A5dp2v1Z5kcQ
Islamic Supremacist War on Women:
Jordan: "Honor Killing" - Man Charged with Killing Married Sister
http://www.realcourage.org/2009/08/jordan-honor-killing-of-married-sister/
-- Strait Times: "Man charged for killing sister"
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/World/Story/STIStory_416353.html
-- "A criminal prosecutor has charged a man with shooting to death of his pregnant sister to cleanse the family's honor because she got married without their approval"
-- "Jihad al-Diridi filed the charges of premeditated murder and illegal possession of weapons to the court Thursday."
-- "The prosecutor said the 23-year-old woman got married two years ago and had a baby boy."
-- "She later reconciled with her parents, who invited her to her brother's wedding Wednesday."
-- "Al-Diridi said the man shot his sister in the head and abdomen after the wedding party."
-- "He said the woman's husband was beaten by two other brothers, who were charged with assisting the crime."
-- "An average of 20 Jordanian women are murdered each year by male relatives in so-called 'honor killings.'"
Egypt - AINA Report: "Abduction and Forced Islamization of Christian Coptic Girls Continues in Egypt"
http://www.realcourage.org/2009/08/egypt-abduction-and-forced-islamization-of-girls/
-- "Another recent victim of abduction is 15-year old Marian Bishay, who went out on July 15, 2009 to get dinner for her mother and young brothers from a local restaurant, 50 meters away from where she lives in Omrania, Giza, but failed to return home. The local police succumbed to pressure and issued a missing person report after initially refusing."
-- "some reports said she was raped and forced to convert to Islam, while others said that she was kept in Alexandria against her will."
-- "The systematic abduction and forced Islamization of Coptic minor girls in Egypt is a frequent, dangerous and a rapidly escalating phenomenon, The problem was brought to light by the Coptic Pope Shenouda III as far back as December 17th, 1976, when he protested during a conference held in Alexandria that 'there is pressure being practiced to convert Coptic girls to embrace Islam and marry them under terror to Muslim husbands' and demanded that the abducted girls be brought back to their families."
http://www.aina.org/news/20090811125748.htm
Israel: Living Memorial in "Memory of Aqsa Parvez and All Victims of Honor Killings Worldwide"
-- "A grove of trees has been planted in Israel in Loving Memory of Aqsa Parvez and All Victims of Honor Killings Worldwide."
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2009/08/an-unmarked-grave-no-more-a-grove-of-trees-has-been-planted-.html
(U.S.) Florida: Honor Killing Averted: Muslim Convert to Christianity Flees For Her Life
http://www.phyllis-chesler.com/602/muslim-convert-to-christianity-flees-for-her-life
(U.S.) ABC: "Muslim Parents Deny Threatening Daughter With Honor Killing Over Christianity"
http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=8317155&page=1
(India) Sharia upheld in Modi's Gujarat, girl told to stay away from Hindu lover
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/india/Sharia-upheld-in-Modis-Gujarat-girl-told-to-stay-away-from-Hindu-lover/articleshow/4892222.cms
Other News:
(Iraq) Vatican official: Iraq's Christian community at risk of disappearing
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0903630.htm
(U.S.) Yale Press Bans Images of Muhammad in New Book
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/13/books/13book.html
(UK) Minister hits out over 'strange' segregation at Muslim wedding
http://www.theherald.co.uk/politics/news/display.var.2525408.0.Minister_hits_out_over_strange_segregation_at_Muslim_wedding.php
Against Nazi News:
(U.S.) Virginia: Man Linked to White Supremacist Nazi Volksfront Group Charged in Norfolk Synagogue Vandalism
http://www.realcourage.org/2009/08/volksfront-supremacist-synagogue-vandalism/
-- "Va. man charged in Norfolk synagogue vandalism"
http://www.norfolk.com/2009/08/virginia-man-charged-vandalism-norfolk-synagogues
Against Racial Supremacism:
(U.S.) Arizona: Accused White Supremacist Remains in Custody over 2004 Bombing -- former Ku Klux Klan leader Dennis Mahon
http://www.realcourage.org/2009/08/arizona-white-supremacist-custody-continues/
(U.S.) California: Police seek 2 white supremacists suspected of hate crime attack
http://www.realcourage.org/2009/08/california-white-supremacist-attack/
(U.S.) California: Confederate Flag Display Scars County Employees in Los Angeles
http://www.seattlemedium.com/News/article/article.asp?NewsID=98433&sID=3&ItemSource=L
Against Totalitarianism News:
U.S. Congressman Pays Tribute to Chinese Martyr Watchman Nee
-- China Aid reports:
-- "On July 30, Congressman Christopher Smith (NJ-04) spoke from the House of Representatives’ floor to pay tribute to Chinese Christian martyr Watchman Nee. Congressman Smith wanted to recognize Nee, who is known around the world for his Christian witness and influence, and whose books are still banned in China today."
http://www.chinaaid.org/qry/page.taf?id=105&_function=detail&sbtblct_uid1=1273&month=08&year=2009&_nc=4b14263177aee14b8847a55e65a22c3b
China internet filter 'optional'
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25927417-23109,00.html
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