“We think it’s crucial that the Muslim world realize that there are evangelical Christians in the U.S. in large numbers that want a fair solution.†– Ronald J. Sider, president of Evangelicals for Social Action
- Coalition of Evangelicals Voices Support for Palestinian State (New York Times)
Chairman of the North American Fiqh Council, Muzammil Siddiqui, opines on Jihad, religious freedom and apostasy, and women’s rights in Islam:
- Muslims Speak Out: What Islam Really Says About Violence, Human Rights and Other Religions (Washington Post)
Former PM Benazir Bhutto discusses possibility of power sharing agreement with Musharraf, but only if the president can be a civilian president by removing himself from the position of Chief of Army Staff:
- Pakistan’s Musharraf, Rival Discuss Sharing Power (Washington Post)
- BB Hardens her Line, No Deal if No Civvie-Clothed President Musharraf (Geo TV)
Desperate to contain growing Iranian influence, US prepares $20 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, assuages Israelis fears of more robust Arab military strength by promising them more military aid too:
- US ‘Plans Huge Saudi Arms Deal’ (BBC News)
Iraq momentarily unites itself beyond sectarian violence after its victory in the Asian Cup over Saudi Arabia:
- Iraq Celebrates Football Victory (BBC News)
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