Religious leaders voluntarily back away as Iraqi government moves to separate mosque and state in provincial elections:
- Iraq Seeks Ban on Religious Imagery in Elections (Los Angeles Times)
Government investigates alleged army takeover plot by ultra-nationalist group of former military officers:
- Turkish General calls for Calm (The National)
Government-appointed religious official in Saudi Arabia counters militant ideology following the discovery of plots against oil and security stations:
- Saudi Cleric Warns Saudis to Shun Militants (Reuters/Wiredispatch)
Nigerian woman voluntarily confesses to singing traditional music is sentenced to two months in prison or a $42 fine:
- Sharia Court Jails Female Singer for Staging Musical Concert (Daily Trust/All Africa)
Plans to phase out Guantanamo include returning suspected terrorists to their countries of origin for detainment:
- Debate Over Guantanamo’s Fate Intensifies (Washington Post)
With a history of refusing to halt uranium enrichment, Iran will answer today to an incentives offer:
- Iran Nuclear Deal Response Expected (New York Times)
Police raids result in the capturing of nine involved in network responsible for massive attacks in Southeast Asia:
- South Sumatra Terrorist Suspects Linked to Noordin (The Jakarta Post)
Continued violence and declining security strain Afghanistan’s food-producing areas:
- U.N. Warns of Food and Security Crises in Afghanistan (New York Times)
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