Czech Republic: Facebook shut down anti-Islam page
A group of Czech nationals who oppose the absorption of Muslim migrants claim that Facebook is using “Political censorship and suppressing criticism.” According to Martin Konvicka, one of the heads of the far-right Czech group “Bloc against Islam,” the Facebook page they opened, “We don”t want Islam in the Czech Republic,” was already shut down […]
Al Jazeera America to Cease Operations in the Coming Months
DOHA, Qatar and NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Al Jazeera Media Network (the “Network”) today announced from Doha its intention to expand its existing international digital services to broaden its multi-platform presence in the United States. As audiences increasingly turn to multiple platforms, including mobile devices, for news and information, this expansion will […]
Response to EDITORIAL: Another town, another attack on a cop
FACT 1: Islam is a religion of over 1.6 billion people. Islam is not ISIS or Islamic State. FACT 2: Police said, the gunman had done it in the name of ISIS (not Islam).1 FACT 3: CNN reported that none of the Imams in that area knew of Edward Archer.2 (CNN)A 30-year-old man who allegedly […]
EDITORIAL: Another town, another attack on a cop
When a religious zealot fires 13 shots at a Philadelphia policeman, hitting him three times, and says he did it in the name of radical Islam and the mayor says no, religious belief had nothing to do with the shooter’s motives, who should we believe? The mayor or our very own eyes and ears? Mayor […]
The Prohibition of Rape in Islam [opinion]
Islam has forbidden rape and sexual abuse since the time of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) until today. Allegations by anti-Muslim activists are only buttressed by the appalling criminal behaviour of terrorist groups acting in the name of Islam who use rape as a weapon of war. Rape by itself is an atrocity, but it is […]
The Sorry Legacy of Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer soon will be a thing of the past. Starting today, Microsoft will stop supporting Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, 9 and 10 on most operating systems, its biggest step yet toward phasing out one of the most contentious pieces of software ever written. Microsoft has been distancing itself from the Internet Explorer brand […]
Support Clock Ran Out For Internet Explorer (IE) 8, 9 And 10
On January 12, 2016, the support clock ran out for Internet Explorer (IE) 8, 9 and 10. True, there are a few exceptions, IE 9 on Vista and Windows Server 2008, and IE 10 on Windows Server 2012 still live. But for most Windows users the time has come to to switch to a new […]
CAIR officials invited to Obama address
Two officials from the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a prominent Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will be attending the State of the Union address Tuesday night as guests of Democratic lawmakers. Congressman Zoe Lofgren and Alcee Hastings will both be hosting representatives from CAIR chapters in their respective states, the group announced. Lofgren will […]