Minaret of Freedom Weblog

“”All they’re doing is showing that racism still lives in the Old Dominion. … at the same time, there’s a new Dominion. That’s what we’re going to show people.” — Imam Johari Abdul-Malik:

• Boycott Urged for Muslim Imam’s Prayer in Virginia House (Washington Post)

“We are a national government, based on Islamic principles, and we call on women to be more involved in the parliament, municipalities, and ministries. We are proud of this for this is a woman’s right” – Prime Minister Haniyeh:

• Haniyeh to Appoint Female Minister (Ma’an News)

Amr Moussa declares that Israeli “insults” render the negotiation impossible, “The talks have already stopped’”:

• Biden Urges Speedy Peace Process (Al Jazeera)

“The Israeli government is covering this up under the umbrella of combat activity, which absolves soldiers of responsibility” — Husein Abu Husein, attorney for Rachel Corrie’s family:

• Trial Begins over Death of US Activist in Gaza (AP / Washington Post)

Foreign aid to Afghanistan has “been eroded by power shortages, wasteful contractors, security dangers and corruption”:

• In Kabul, Hopelessness Weighs on Job Hunters (LA Times)

A drastic expansion of staff numbers will not necessarily translate into progress:

• Overworked U.S. Embassy in Kabul Straining to Meet Administration’s Demands (Washington Post)

Erdogan should use “his upcoming visit to the US … to present his case and prove that Turkey is capable of handling the disputes with Armenia without US congressional intervention”:

• Reassessing the Genocide Resolution (Alonben-Meir.com)