Fla. woman charged after trying to pass through courthouse security with marijuana in her purseSeptember 30th, 2009 Woman charged for bringing marijuana to courthouseFORT PIERCE, Fla. — Authorities said a woman walking through security at the St.
FBI agents in two terrorist bomb cases let their sting operations play out to the endSeptember 25th, 2009 In 2 bomb cases, FBI let sting operation play outCHICAGO — As Hosam Maher Husein Smadi prepared to remotely detonate what he believed was a powerful bomb underneath a Dallas skyscraper, his comrade-in-arms, who was actually an undercover FBI agent, offered him earplugs, authorities say. Smadi declined.
Muslim convert held in US for plot to blow up buildingSeptember 24th, 2009 CHICAGO - An American convert to Islam was Thursday charged with a plot to blow up the court building in Springfield in Illinois state and trigger mass murder. Michael Finton, who converted to Islam in jail some time ago to become Talib Islam, was arrested Wednesday after an undercover operation which began in 2007.
Woman pleads guilty in San Diego federal courthouse bombingSeptember 22nd, 2009 Woman pleads guilty in San Diego court bombingSAN DIEGO — The last of three defendants charged with detonating a pipe bomb outside the federal courthouse in San Diego has pleaded guilty. Rachelle Carlock pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession and use of a destructive device to commit a crime of violence.
Brit hate cleric warns of impending terrorist attacks in UKSeptember 12th, 2009 LONDON - British Muslim fanatics have issued fresh warnings of impending terrorist attacks in the country and claimed that volunteers are ready to follow three British Muslims convicted of conspiring to blow up planes with bottles of explosives. Earlier, British airport security staff and police had foiled a plot to blow up airliners, and arrested three men -Abdullah Ahmed Ali, Tanvir Hussein and Assad Sarwar.
German Islam charged with plotting terror attack tells judge he regrets planAugust 19th, 2009 German Islam convert regrets attack planDUESSELDORF, Germany — The youngest member of an alleged radical Islamic terrorist cell whose plot to attack U.S. targets in Germany was foiled by authorities testified Wednesday he would not repeat his actions.
Prosecutors seek death for Muslim convert accused in soldier death at Ark. recruiting centerJuly 31st, 2009 Prosecutors seek death for alleged soldier killerLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Prosecutors told a judge Friday they'll seek the death penalty for a Muslim convert who allegedly shot and killed a soldier outside an Arkansas Army recruiting center.
Mauritania police arrest third al-Qaida suspect for June murder of American teacherJuly 25th, 2009 Mauritania police arrest al-Qaida murder suspectNOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania — A police official says officers have arrested a third suspected al-Qaida member for the June murder of American teacher. Police commissioner Mohamed Ould Ghassem says 26-year-old Didi Ould Bezeid was arrested Friday in Nouakchott, the capital.
Malaysian police free 9 Christians mistakenly accused of trying to convert Muslim studentsJuly 15th, 2009 Malaysia frees 9 Christians in conversion mix-upKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian police Wednesday freed nine Christians who were arrested and held overnight after a university official mistakenly accused them of trying to convert Muslim students. The nine were released without charge, but their arrests could deepen frustrations among religious minorities who feel authorities in this Muslim-majority nation increasingly ignore their rights in favor of Islam.
Malaysian police arrest 9 Christians accused of trying to convert Muslim studentsJuly 15th, 2009 Malaysia arrests 9 Christians on conversion claimKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian police have arrested nine Christians accused of trying to convert Muslim university students — a serious crime punishable by prison in this Muslim-majority country, a lawyer said Wednesday. The suspects have denied the allegation, which could aggravate complaints by religious minorities that authorities are increasingly ignoring their rights in favor of Islam.
Malaysia police to free 9 Christians mistakenly accused of trying to convert Muslim studentsJuly 15th, 2009 Malaysia to free 9 Christians in conversion mix-upKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian authorities detained nine Christians overnight after a university official mistakenly accused them of trying to convert Muslim students, police said Wednesday. Police said they would release all nine without charges, but their arrest could deepen frustrations among religious minorities who feel authorities in this Muslim-majority nation increasingly ignore their rights in favor of Islam.
Fla. authorities say man walking through security checkpoint at courthouse tried to steal watchJuly 1st, 2009 Man charged with stealing watch at courthouseLARGO, Fla. — Authorities said a man walking through a security checkpoint at a Pinellas courthouse tried to steal an expensive watch, just feet from deputies.
Islam cannot be forced on a minor: Malaysian Islamic expertJune 12th, 2009 IPOH - A Malaysian expert of Islamic studies has said Islam should not be forced upon a child or a minor because a call to Islam is a conscious submission. Addressing a discussion titled, "Crisis in Religious Thinking", Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim) director-general Dr Syed Ali Tawfik Al-Attas said the ability to think is a major factor for a non-Muslim to decide whether to become a Muslim.
Jury in Miami begins deliberations for 6 men charged with plotting to destroy Sears TowerApril 27th, 2009 Fla. jury deliberates in Sears Tower terror trialMIAMI — A federal jury in Miami is deliberating the fate of six men charged with plotting to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices around the country. The 12-person jury got the case Monday after a two-month trial.
Muslims, Christians' tug-of-war in Kenya over Obama's grannyApril 25th, 2009 LONDON - US President Barack Obama's step-grandmother in Kenya has found supporters in Muslims and Christians, who have fallen into a row with the former accusing the latter of trying to convert the 87-year-old to Christianity. Sarah Obama, who has been at the centre of spotlight in the country ever since her grandson bagged the top job, had been invited to attend an event at a Seventh Day Adventist Church.
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