Homeland chief: Fort Hood shootings no cause for anti-Muslim backlashNovember 8th, 2009 Homeland chief warns against anti-Muslim backlashABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. Homeland Security officials are working with groups around United States to head off any possible anti-Muslim backlash following the shootings at Fort Hood in Texas, the agency's chief said Sunday.
After attack, Muslims in US military worry that violence could bring uncomfortable spotlightNovember 7th, 2009 more images
more imagesSome fear backlash against Muslims in US militaryMaj. Nidal Malik Hasan's family says he confided in them that he felt harassed as a Muslim in the U.S.
Fearing backlash, South Asian bodies in US appeal for harmonyNovember 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Fearing a backlash after a Muslim US Army psychiatrist allegedly killed 13 during a shooting rampage at a military base in Texas, a coalition of 26 South Asian organisations has appealed for communal harmony. "We call on political leaders, the media, and the public to set a tone of unity as the investigation unfolds and the healing process begins," the National Coalition of South Asian Organizations (NCSO) said in a statement issued Friday.
Mulayam's 'dictatorship' fatal for Samajwadi Party: AzamOctober 20th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Expelled Samajwadi Party leader and Rampur legislator Azam Khan Tuesday termed party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav "a Hitler" and said that his "dictatorship" will prove fatal for the party. "The party has now become Kalyanwadi Samajwadi Party and has also lost the faith of the Muslims.
8 years later, 9/11 still no ordinary day for US Muslims who fear anniversary backlashSeptember 10th, 2009 US Muslims: backlash fear builds each 9/11NEW YORK — There is the dread of leaving the house that morning. People might stare, or worse, yell insults.
Report cites structural problems, weather factors in Texas storefront awning's collapseAugust 29th, 2009 Report cites structural problems in awning's fallBRIDGEPORT, Texas — A preliminary report has determined that inefficient structural supports and weather factors contributed to the collapse of a northern Texas town's storefront awning that killed a teenager and injured another. Bridgeport City Engineer Konstantine Bakintas said in his report released Friday that the awning hadn't shown signs of distress before it collapsed Tuesday, a calm summer day, so it apparently was a tragic accident.
British PM greets Muslims with Ramadan MubarakAugust 20th, 2009 ABU DHABI - The "message of compassion and justice is strong in Islamic faith", British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said in his Ramadan greetings to Muslims, WAM news agency reported Thursday. Ramadan, the month of fasting, begins Friday or Saturday subject to the appearance of new moon.
CIT Group amends terms of notes tender, warns that bankruptcy filing possible if unsuccessfulJuly 24th, 2009 CIT Group amends terms of debt buyback offerNEW YORK — Small business lender CIT Group Inc. said Friday it's amending the terms of a tender offer for its notes but warns it may have to seek bankruptcy protection if enough bondholders don't agree to the terms.
UN rights chief says Iran arrests raise 'troubling questions,' militia attacks risk backlashJune 19th, 2009 UN rights chief warns Iran over protest crackdownGENEVA — The U.N.'s top human rights official says the arrest of peaceful protesters in Iran raises "troubling questions."
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay says Iranian authorities should ensure due process and fair trials for those detained.
US Muslims call Obama speech important first step but say action should followJune 4th, 2009 US Muslims praise Obama speech, wait for actionCHICAGO — American Muslims are praising President Barack Obama's first speech addressing Muslims worldwide as a much-needed step in the right direction. Many rose early Thursday or stayed up all night to watch the broadcast live from Cairo University.
Obama says religious freedoms are central during speech to Muslims in CairoJune 4th, 2009 Obama defends religious freedoms in Cairo speechCAIRO — President Barack Obama says freedom of religion is central to peoples' ability to live together. Obama on Thursday said Islam has a tradition of tolerance, something he saw firsthand as a child in Indonesia.
Obama urges religious freedomJune 4th, 2009 CAIRO - "Among some Muslims, there is a disturbing tendency to measure one's own faith by the rejection of another's," US President Barack Obama told the world's 1.5 billion Muslims in a speech from Cairo Thursday. "The richness of religious diversity must be upheld - whether it is for Maronites in Lebanon or the Copts in Egypt.
US Muslim woman appointed adviser to ObamaApril 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US administration has appointed a Muslim woman as adviser to its interfaith advisory board, a media report said Monday. Dalia Mogahed, an Egyptian-born American, Sunday addressed the senate staff and think tanks in her first meeting after her appointment.
Muslims should launch their own party: Shahi ImamApril 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Accusing political parties of using the Muslim community as just a vote bank, the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid here said Saturday that Muslims should join hands and launch their own party that will work for the community's welfare. 'Muslims in this country have always been secular and have never voted on religious grounds.
Tripura announces Rs.150 mn package for MuslimsDecember 30th, 2008 AGARTALA - Tripura Wednesday announced a Rs.150 million package for the minority Muslims to bring about an all-round development of the community. 'On the basis of Sachar Committee observations and a Tripura government study on Muslims, the package was formulated and would be implemented in three years' time,' said Chief Minister Manik Sarkar.
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