Sufi Muhammad's house in Lower Dir blown up by Pak armyOctober 17th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistani security forces on Saturday blasted a house belonging to the Tanzim Nifaz Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) chief Sufi Muhammad in Kumbar area of the North West Frontier Province's (NWFP) Lower Dir District. According to sources, the five-room house, which was abandoned by Muhammad some time ago, was blown up with explosives.
Muslims need to develop a sense of humour, says controversial Dane cartoonistOctober 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Muslims need to develop a sense of humour and an appreciation of satire, and they need to understand that they are not "free of being mocked or being offended," says controversial Danish caricaturist Kurt Westergaard. Westergaard's controversial cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad wearing a turban resembling a lit bomb incited rage throughout the Muslim world four years ago.
The fearless mouse that scares away cat with its squeak!September 30th, 2009 LONDON - A fearless mouse in London proved he's not the one to be taken lightly after he scared away a cat who came too near his house. The mouse stood on its hind legs and let out its loudest squeak, which sent the furry animal running.
Hakeemullah Mehsud named new Pak Taliban chiefAugust 22nd, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has declared Hakeemullah Mehsud as the successor to Baitullah Mehsud. TTP spokesman Maulvi Faqir Muhammad announced Hakeemullah's appointment while claiming that Baitullah was alive, the News reports.
'Release of Saeed, Sufi casts shadow over Pak's seriousness to crack down on terror'July 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The subsequent release of Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) chief Hafeez Muhammad Saeed, the hardcore Lal Masjid cleric Maulana Abdullah Aziz, and now the Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammed (TNSM) chief Sufi Mohammad has cast serious doubts over Pakistan's claims that it is seriously acting against the Taliban and other home grown terror outfits, a senior US intelligence official said. The United States is worried and at the same time skeptical over Pakistan's claims about cracking down on certain banned terror outfits.
Rival commander Zainuddin killed on Mehsud's behestJune 24th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - No militant organization has taken responsibility for the murder of former close aide of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud, Qari Zainuddin, yet, but its is believed that the TTP chief has ordered his associates to kill Zainuddin. Zainuddin, who parted ways with the TTP chief, had recently termed Mehsud as 'unIslamic' which obviously infuriated him, The Daily Times reports.
5 arrested in Panama in plot to kill US DEA agent, being brought to US for court appearancesJune 12th, 2009 5 men accused of plotting to murder US drug agentNEW YORK — Five men have been arrested in Panama in a plot to kill a U.S. drug enforcement agent.
5 arrested in Panama in plot to kill US DEA agent that prosecutor says was retaliation effortJune 12th, 2009 5 accused of plotting to murder US drug agentNEW YORK — Four men and a woman including a Panamanian court employee were arrested in Panama in a plot to kill a U.S. drug enforcement agent, prosecutors said Friday in announcing the five would face a U.S.
Indictment adds more charges against New York suspects accused of plotting to bomb synagoguesJune 2nd, 2009 4 NY terror plot suspects indicted on more chargesWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Prosecutors boosted charges Tuesday against four men accused after an elaborate FBI sting operation of plotting to bomb New York City synagogues and shoot down military airplanes.
Jihad not compulsory in Kashmir : Sufi MuhammadMay 3rd, 2009 RAWALPINDI - : The Tehrik Nifaz Shariat-e-Muhammadi (TNSM) chief Sufi Muhammad has said that 'jihad' or the holy war was not compulsory in Kashmir as the people there are struggling for freedom and a new state and not for implementing 'shariah'
In an interview to a private television channel, Muhammad once again attacked the democratic system terming it as 'Kufar' (infidelity). Muhammad said it was useless to back democratic forces in the country.
Bai Ling denies sleeping with Mickey RourkeApril 7th, 2009 NEW YORK - Actress Bai Ling has trashed rumours that she slept with 'The Wrestler' star Mickey Rourke. The 'Toxic' star had raised eyebrows after she was invited by Rourke for an LA bash.
Mickey Rourke turns babe magnet post 'The Wrestler' successMarch 31st, 2009 NEW YORK - American actor Mickey Rourke has become a babe magnet after he rose to fame for his role in the film 'The Wrestler'. It looks like women are trying to sink their hooks into Rourke, 56, with Chinese actress Bai Ling having been named among them, reports the New York Post.
Chris Jericho says his 'bitch slap' to Rourke will be heard round the worldMarch 21st, 2009 NEW YORK - Real-life wrestler Chris Jericho has said that he will give 'The Wrestler' Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke the bitch slap that will be heard "round the world", when the latter attends this year's Wrestlemania. "I will get out of the ring, walk over to Mickey, and slap him in the face," the New York Daily News quoted Jericho as saying.
'Racist' cartoon sparks demand for closure of US newspaperFebruary 21st, 2009 NEW YORK - The popular New York Post is faced with angry demands for its closure after publishing a cartoon showing policemen shooting a chimpanzee, an action that has triggered a heated racism debate and offended African Americans. Hundreds of demonstrators Thursday gathered outside the headquarters of News Corp., which owns the newspaper, and shouted 'Yes we can, shut it down'.
'Racist' cartoon sparks demand for closure of US newspaperFebruary 19th, 2009 NEW YORK - The popular New York Post is faced with angry demands for its closure after publishing a cartoon showing policemen shooting a chimpanzee, an action that has triggered a heated racism debate and offended African Americans. Hundreds of demonstrators Thursday gathered outside the headquarters of News Corp., which owns the newspaper, and shouted 'Yes we can, shut it down'.
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