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Afghanistan's religious lawmakers block women's rights law

Kabul - A law on elimination of violence against women has been in effect in Afghanistan since 2009 by presidential decree. An effort to cement the law in the Afghan legislature with a vote, was blocked by religious leaders because it conflicts with Islamic law.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 24 comments

Op-Ed: Saudi justice in the news again

Riyad - A foreign national is facing execution in Saudi Arabia unless someone comes up with 'blood money' PDQ. Where have we heard this before?

In the Media by Alexander Baron - 2 comments

The English Defence League protests peacefully in Bristol

Bristol - Approximately 300 supporters of the English Defence League marched in Bristol to protest against Islamic extremism and the Islamification of the country.

In the Media by Richard Milnes

Sudan's constitution to be 100 percent Islamic

Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir told a conference in Khartoum on Saturday that the new constitution of the country would be 100 percent Islamic.

In the Media by Steve Hayes - 1 comment

Kansas governor signs bill to ban Sharia and other 'foreign' laws

Topeka - The office of the Republican governor of Kansas Sam Brownback, said Friday, that it has signed a bill prohibiting state courts and other agencies from using Islamic and other "non-U.S.laws" when making judgements and decisions.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 18 comments

Operational in America — Sharia influence in schools

The growing influence of Islamic teaching in U.S. public schools is causing concern in several different states such as Massachusetts and Virginia.

In the Media by Christopher Wager - 15 comments

Op-Ed: Theocracy Reigns — Could The Future Be Worse Than The Past?

The celebrations may be ending prematurely in the north of Africa. It took just under a month of protests for Tunisia’s former dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Al to pusillanimously flee to the far more strict Saudi Arabia.

In the Media by Jesse Rutigliano

French satirical magazine's offices set on fire

The offices of French magazine of satire ‘Charlie Hebdo’ were set on fire in Paris on Tuesday night apparently for the special edition featuring spoof on Islamic law.

In the Media by Ernest Dempsey

Shariah-controlled zone signs appearing in parts of the UK

Bright yellow signs announcing that certain areas are shariah-controlled zones have been placed in several regions across the UK.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 10 comments

Op-Ed: Iran’s terrible dilemma

Tehran - An article concerning the dilemma faced by the Iranian legal authorities concerning the sentence on a man who threw acid in the face of a young woman.

In the Media by Alexander Baron

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