Dutch diplomats detained in Pakistan for carrying illegal armsOctober 7th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistani police detained briefly two Dutch diplomats for carrying illegal weapons in Pakistani capital Islamabad a day ago, media reports said Wednesday. According to the liberal English-language Dawn newspaper, the officers stopped a suspicious diplomatic car with a camouflaged number plate in a high-security zone near the official residence of President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday.
Dutch father, son plead guilty to breaking embargo by exporting US aircraft parts to IranSeptember 24th, 2009 Dutch men plead guilty to illegal exports to IranWASHINGTON — A Dutch company and the father and son who managed it have pleaded guilty to exporting U.S. aircraft parts to Iran.
Dutch prosecutors to charge Arab group with hate speech for Holocaust cartoonSeptember 2nd, 2009 Dutch to prosecute Arabs over Holocaust cartoonAMSTERDAM — Dutch prosecutors said Wednesday they will charge an Arab cultural group under hate speech laws for publishing a cartoon that suggests the death of 6 million Jews during World War II is a fabrication. The public prosecutor's office in the city of Utrecht said the cartoon insults Jews as a group and is therefore an illegal form of discrimination.
Koran-bashing author 'officially' threatened by British Muslim communityAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - An Islamic leader in Britain has warned best selling author Sebastian Faulks of 'severe consequences' for his remarks that Koran is nothing more than "the rantings of a schizophrenic."
The Sun quoted Ajmal Masroor, of the Islamic Society for Britain, as saying that Faulks' comments could encourage hatred against Muslims. "The consequences of saying things like this could be quite severe."
Faulks, 56, had said that the words of Prophet Mohammed were "one-dimensional", and had criticised the Koran for not telling stories, like the Old Testament.
'Harsh Islamic punishments will make Britain safer'July 22nd, 2009 LONDON - The Founder of Britain's oldest Sharia court has said that harsh Islamic punishments, such as the amputation of limbs, will make Britain a safer place. The Daily Times quoted Sheikh Suhaib Hasan, secretary of the Islamic Sharia Council, as saying that the enforcement of Sharia law was "something to bring you more peace and security".
Dutch defense ministry says a hijacked cargo ship has been freed; 1 crew member deadJune 23rd, 2009 Pirates free cargo ship near Somalia, crewman deadTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch Defense Ministry says Somali pirates have released a hijacked cargo ship aboard which one crew member was fatally shot. The ministry says Dutch marines are escorting the MV Marathon to a safe port.
Dutch commander says extra troops will allow coalition to penetrate deeper into AfghanistanJune 10th, 2009 Dutch general says new troops will disrupt TalibanHOUTHEM-SINT GERLACH, Netherlands — The Dutch general commanding NATO-led troops in southern Afghanistan says new forces pouring into the region will allow coalition allies to push deeper into the heart of Taliban-held territory. Thousands of extra American troops are arriving in southern Afghanistan to strengthen the fight against insurgents in the Taliban's heartland.
Far-right British National Party wins 2 seats as extremists surge in European pollsJune 8th, 2009 Britain's far right wins first 2 seats in EU voteLONDON — A volatile mix of apathy, anger and economic uncertainty translated into gains for extreme-right parties in European parliamentary elections, including the first seats won by the all-white British National Party. The party, which does not accept nonwhite members and calls for the "voluntary repatriation" of immigrants, won two of Britain's 72 seats in the European Parliament, gaining ground in economically battered areas that once were strongholds of the left-wing Labour Party.
Dutch navy escorting Nigerian tugboat freed by Somali pirates after 10-month hijack ordealJune 7th, 2009 Dutch navy escorting freed Nigerian tugboatTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Somali pirates have released a Nigerian tugboat they hijacked 10 months ago and a Dutch navy ship is escorting it to a safe harbor, the Dutch Defense Ministry said Sunday. Defense Ministry spokesman Lt.
Dutch, Britons have chance to vent anger over political scandal and economic crisis in EU voteJune 4th, 2009 Dutch, British get chance to vent anger in EU voteTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — A right-wing lawmaker called on Dutch voters worried about immigration to pick his party Thursday in European Parliament elections expected to bring successes for fringe and extremist groups. Geert Wilders, creator of a short film that criticizes the Quran as a "fascist book," urged voters to reject EU involvement in immigration policy and said Turkey should not join the 27-nation bloc.
Exit poll predicts right-wing party will be second in Dutch European electionJune 4th, 2009 Poll: Right-wing party second in Dutch Euro voteTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — A right-wing, stridently anti-Islam Dutch lawmaker's party won more than 15 percent of votes in the country's European Parliament elections Thursday, according to the national broadcaster's exit poll. The NOS poll predicted the Freedom Party of Geert Wilders will win four of the 25 Dutch seats in the European assembly, one behind the Christian Democrats of Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende.
Voter discontent could spell extremist and fringe gains in European electionsJune 2nd, 2009 Europe braces for extremist gains in electionsMANCHESTER, England — In some of Manchester's bleakest neighborhoods where unemployment is rife and anxiety about an immigration influx is palpable, one of Prime Minister Gordon Brown's worst fears is unfolding before Thursday's European Union elections. The British National Party, which doesn't allow nonwhites as members and is against membership in the European Union, is gaining ground in former Labour Party strongholds that once threw their support behind Brown and his predecessor, Tony Blair.
Web pirates, motorcyclist and dancing prince hot candidates in European electionsJune 1st, 2009 Web pirates, dancing prince running for Euro seatsRecord low turnout is expected for the June 4-7 elections for the European Parliament, giving fringe candidates a better chance of winning seats. Here is a look at some of the most eye-catching and buzz-making candidates and parties around Europe.
Britain's 'unwelcome' list bars 22 alleged extremists, including US talk show host SavageMay 6th, 2009 UK bars 22 alleged extremists, including show hostLONDON — Britain on Tuesday published its first list of people barred from entering the country for allegedly fostering extremism or hatred, including Muslim extremists, a right-wing American radio host, an Israeli settler and jailed Russian gang members. The U.K.'s law and order chief, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, said she decided to publish the names of 16 of 22 people who have been banned by the government since October so others could better understand what sort of behavior Britain was not prepared to tolerate.
Britain's 'unwelcome' list bars 22 alleged extremists, including US talk show hostMay 5th, 2009 UK 'unwelcome' list bars 22 alleged extremistsLONDON — Britain on Tuesday published its first list of people barred from entering the country for allegedly fostering extremism or hatred, including Muslim extremists, a right-wing American radio host, an Israeli settler and jailed Russian gang members. The U.K.'s law and order chief, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, said she decided to publish the names of 16 of 22 people who have been banned by the government since October so others could better understand what sort of behavior Britain was not prepared to tolerate.
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