News and Analysis (6/6-7/09)

A Muslim’s demonstration of the power of compassion:

• Merciful Storekeeper Changes Robber’s Mind, Religion (CNN)

as the military and contractors waste your tax dollars on a failed propaganda …

• A High-Priced Media Campaign That Iraqis Aren’t Buying (Washington Post)

… Extremists attract ever younger recruits and more reports of U.S. violence against Iraqi children emerge:

• Face of Attacks in Iraq Turns Younger, U.S. Says (NY Times)

With The Iranian Elections scheduled for June 12, is Ahmadinejad still the favored candidate?

• Rural Iran May Shift Its Loyalty (Washington Post)
• In Iran, Ahmadinejad Opponent Sees Surge of Enthusiasm (Christian Science Monitor)
• In Iran, Disparate, Powerful Forces Ally Against Ahmadinejad (LA Times)

“Witnesses said Srour was hit while trying to drag a wounded protester to safety”:

• Palestinian Protester Killed in West Bank (LA Times)

Perhaps the only US listed terrorist organization running a dating service for Muslims:

• Love Connection: Hamas Gets into Matchmaking Biz (Washington Post)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant