Author: Imran

Verdict threatens to be a green light for wider intimidation of Muslim charity organizations: Five Convicted in Terrorism Financing Trial (Washington Post) Guantanamo prisoner released to Yemeni custody in the trial case of military commissions for accused terrorists: Bin Laden’s Driver to Be Returned to Yemen (NY Times) “The greatest enemy in many cases is…

Two shot dead with about 20 wounded as Indian forces opened fire against the “stone-throwing” demonstrators boycotting the elections: Protesters Shot in Indian-Kashmir (Al Jazeera) The expiration of the UN security agreement leaves Iraq’s oil wealth and other assets at risk for seizure to satisfy billions of dollars in legal claims against Saddam Hussein’s regime:…

Considered the strongest pro-Israeli candidate for secretary of state, the selection of Hillary Clinton would leave many wary for the prospect of peace: Some in Arab World Wary of Clinton (Washington Post) The non-binding legal opinion of Malaysia’s National Fatwa Council shows ignorance of Islam, Hinduism and Yoga: Malaysian Islamic Body Bans Yoga for Muslims…

A judge who previously ruled against the detainees releases five and describes the government’s evidence as “skimpy” while questioning credibility of the government’s sources: 5 at Guantanamo Ordered Released (Washington Post) Wrenching Choices on Guantanamo (Washington Post) In order to secure maritime trade in the Red Sea, “the international community must search for stability and…

Zawahiri applies Malcolm X’s term for domestic slaves’ acquiescence in their people’s oppression to Obama and other African-American leaders, and the main stream media takes what is on its face a personal attack as a “racial slur”: Al-Qaeda Leader Uses Slur Against Obama in Web Video (Washington Post) Over the years the U.S. has come…

Sadrists opposing the security agreement, “demanded that a draft bill regulating the adoption of treaties with foreign nations be adopted ahead of the debate on the security agreement”: Iraqi Parliament’s Debate on US Pact Disrupted (AP Washington Post) Previously ignored by US foreign policy, the residual Israeli occupation of Lebanon is an important factor in…

In an appeal opposed by both parties, France imposes its secular values over both Muslim tradition and the right of contract in what one lawyer calls a “forced marriage:” French Court Overturns Muslim Marriage Annulment (AP / Washington Post) Despite accusations of over $13 billion lost to “fraud, embezzlement, theft and waste by Iraqi government…

Obama renews his commitment to closing Guantanamo without elaborating on fate of the detainees: Obama Vows to Close Guantanamo (Al Jazeera) A serious compromise of safety, interpreters are considered highly sought targets by insurgents: Mask Ban Upsets Iraqis Hired as U.S. Interpreters (Washington Post) Residents turn to local entrepreneurship in response to violence across Baghdad:…

US agrees to troop withdraw by 2011, unconditioned by “circumstances on the ground”: Iraqi Cabinet Approves Security Pact With U.S. (Washington Post) Pakistan set to receive $7.6 billion bailout at an interest rate between 3.51 to 4.51 per cent: IMF ‘Agrees’ Pakistan Rescue Deal (Al Jazeera) Aid to Ahmadinejad hosted “a ceremony where women in…