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Islam in 60 Seconds, August 7, 2008 Issue
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| Kirkuk causes stalemate on Election Bill |
Aug. 4, 2008
Even with substantial pressure from the United States and United Nations Iraq has been unsuccessful in resolving the clash over Kirkuk. The nation hoped to pass a provincial elections bill, but Arab, Turkmen, and Kurdish legislators could not come to an agreement on Kirkuk, where each ethnicity is in constant conflict. | | Lebanon secures Hezbollah existence |
Aug. 4, 2008
Lebanon's Cabinet has sanctioned a draft policy that might establish Hezbollah as a legitimate armed force with fully ability to "liberate or recover occupied lands." Some ministers opposed the agreement to let Hezbollah keep weapons, but the eventual outcome of the vote was unanimous. For the full story click here. | | Iran faces greater sanctions |
Aug. 5, 2008
After Iran has repeatedly failed to meet the response deadline for an offer to neutralize hostilities world powers have decided to create new sanctions on Iran's nuclear program. "Iran has a clear choice: engagement or isolation," State Department spokesman, Gonzalo Gallegos, said. For the full story click here. | | Obama stuck in 'no-win situation' on Muslim issue |
July 28, 2008
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama argues that the rumors about him being a Muslim have put him in a "no-win situation." Obama stated that he denies these rumors to deter false assumptions and show respect for his own faith, but he also believes that to vehemently oppose them implies that it is wrong to be Muslim. For the full story click here. | | Muslims Against Hunger serve Long Island |
Aug. 3, 2008
Zamir Hassan founded Muslims Against Hunger in 2002 after being inspired by working in a soup kitchen. The organization's group of volunteers serves at soup kitchens in Long Island and New Jersey. They hope to expand to Suffolk Country and even sponsored a charity lunch last fall. The organization works under the third pillar of Islam, charity. For the full story click here. | | Muslim blood drive for blast victims |
Aug. 4, 2008
Khurshid Bapu, a cell-phone shop owner, organized a blood donation in Ahmedabad, India for the victims of the serial terrorist blast. One hundred bottles of blood were donated by members of the Muslim community on Sunday. For the full story click here. | Violence in Pakistan Continues - World Demands Peace
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To see IIC's initial call to action, please click here.
| | Hindu-Muslim tensions grow in Kashmir, three dead |
Aug. 4, 2008
Hostilities are only on the rise as conflicts become deadly in the predominantly Muslim Kashmir valley. Protests against the economic blockade to Kashmir have resulted in the death of three and over a dozen injuries. | | UN votes: Darfur mission extended |
Aug. 1, 2008
The UN Security Council has voted to extend the UN-African Union peacekeeping troops' mandate for year. Controversy surrounds the United States objection to indicting Sudan's president, Omar al-Bashir. For the full story click here. | | Wanted terrorist escapes raid, caught |
Aug. 4, 2008
Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, an alleged senior al-Qaeda operative in East Africa who is responsible for the bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania escaped a raid last weekend. Kenyan authorities performed a massive search and eventually apprehended one of the FBI's most wanted terrorists on Monday. For the full story click here. | The IIC provides accurate information about the Islamic faith and Muslim community to government offices, media outlets, and civic organizations. Through educational and interfaith programs, The IIC promotes understanding, community, and trust among people of all faiths and cultures.
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