Political, economic and security interests, as well as a more open political system allow Russian Muslims the ability to make the sacred hajj pilgrimage to Mecca:
- Putin Opens Mecca Path for Muslims (New York Times)
King Abdullah pardons the “Girl of Qatif†gang rape victim of a 200-lash sentence, but the so-called justice system that slapped her with the verdict remains unchanged:
- Report: Saudi King Pardons Rape Victim (Associated Press/Washington Post)
Western nations pledge billions of Euros in aid to the Palestinian Authority, however challenges such as tough negotiations with Israelis and exclusion of Hamas in Gaza remain:
- Donors Pledge Billions of Dollars to Palestinians (Adnkronos International)
Self-confessed leader of notorious Southeast Asian militant organization goes on trial for terrorism charges and possibly faces the death penalty if convicted:
- JI ‘Leader’ on Trial in Indonesia (BBC News)
Opposition leaders ranging from “liberal activists†to “reformist Muslim clerics†go to more virtual settings like Facebook and Youtube to mobilize their support:
- Egypt’s YouTube Democrats (Washington Post)
Lebanon delays presidential vote for a ninth time due to parliamentary deadlock over emerging consensus candidate Michel Suleiman will be elected:
- Lebanon President Vote Postponed (Al-Jazeera International)
Leave a Reply