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1. Uncle: Family to Claim Boston Bomb Suspect's Body

   Wed, 1 May 2013

   Caspian Sea province that has become the center of a simmering Islamic insurgency. The security official with the Anti-Extremism the July 2012 death of the Canadian man, who had joined the Islamic insurgency in the region. The official spoke only on condition
2. Witnesses Describe Nigeria Assault That Killed 187

   Tue, 30 Apr 2013

   187 people were killed in fighting between the military and Islamic extremists say soldiers set fire to homes. Foreign journalists a lot of misinformation." The killings come as attacks by Islamic extremists continue in Nigeria's predominantly Muslim north
3. NYC Mayor Staunchly Defends Police Policies

   Tue, 30 Apr 2013

   other counterterrorism programs after a series of stories by The Associated Press on the department's widespread spying on Muslims . But the 22-minute speech and setting — at police headquarters, in front of a room full of uniformed officials — telegraphed
4. France: Jihadist Convert Arrested in Mali

   Tue, 30 Apr 2013

   citizen who converted to Islam , took on the jihadist cause began. Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, an Algeria-based Mossa (the head of the Islamic police) especially in regards commanders of al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb and the de facto
5. Russia Had Elder Boston Suspect Under Surveillance

   Tue, 30 Apr 2013

   of a simmering Islamic insurgency. The had joined the Islamic insurgency in had turned to Islam and expressed had converted to Islam in 2009 and quickly in the name of Allah . Plotnikov had journalistic work. The Islamic insurgency in
6. Bomb Kills 4 Sunni Worshippers in Iraq

   Tue, 30 Apr 2013

   authorized to speak to reporters. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. Al-Qaida's Iraqi branch, known as the Islamic State of Iraq, often attacks civilian targets, including mosques. It primarily targets Shiites as well as security forces
7. Tokyo Governor Apologizes for Remarks on Istanbul

   Tue, 30 Apr 2013

   and less equipped to host the games than the Japanese capital. Inose was quoted saying " Islamic countries, the only thing they share in common is Allah and they are fighting with each other, and they have classes." On Tuesday, Inose said

Videos

1. 
   What Is Islam ?

   Sat, 2 Oct 2010

   extremism Islam and all of proposed Islamic center near what is the Koran really say fastest growing religion in the world five billion Muslims . On this the largest religion 33% and questions about Islam as viewed and over in Islam is I was peace not Muhammad not Mohamed believe in Jesus the messiah

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   as we dive into the center of the American debate about extremism Islam and all of us together. -- the national arguments over that proposed Islamic center near ground zero has given rise to so much anger and suspicion. But also genuine thirst for understanding all these emails we received -- -- -- such great tough questions were gonna try to tackle the hundreds of them from thousands of view what is the Koran really say about violence against non believers are Muslim women oppressed and. We're a little louder voices in what is now the fastest growing religion in the world for perspective as of tonight there -- one point five billion Muslims . On this earth and that's 20% of the population. Christianity still the largest religion 33% and that certainly the case of course here in America 165. Million Protestants in this country 68 million Catholics only about five to six million Jews. But the smallest group there only two to three million American Muslims of all different sorts and as we start we want to say that we know that this topic is so deep. We cannot possibly cover it all in one hour and we remind you that on Sunday ABC news will weigh -- again a town meeting with Christian and -- mom for. But let's Begin now with some basic questions about Islam as viewed across the divide. -- only. And Americans disturbed by Islam . I think it's fanatic religion the -- -- and it hurt everybody there. -- American Muslims giving an answer. They tell us. We're just like everybody else and -- in a Muslim in America. In my opinion doesn't make me any different than anyone else can I group in the United States have never lived anywhere else I don't know what other identity I could have a 110. And there. The fact is nearly three quarters of Americans say they don't really know anyone -- Muslim. Nor have they ask what Islam really -- today. So we -- -- to Begin with what Christians might call -- Sunday school lesson. If you are from god shall symmetrical -- what are ordinary Muslim children in America has talked about the religion founded by Mohamad. -- pressed dealers sought me out. And should only trailed. But initially this time it was still worshipping stones

   than five times now the reality is that the vast majority of Muslims in the United States are not mosque attending kinds of false -- And that's okay we where you know the equivalent of Christmas and Easter Christians and you should. -- in Islam there are no drawings of Mohamed. -- he said that images might become idol worship again. And so Mohamed -- religions spread and branched into many different faces the politics who -- conservative what hobbies. The most Muslims actually live in Asia. And there were secular branches like frozen Turkey and Mohammed said that we should all be tolerant of each other's religion . Our differences are God's mercy. And after he died history saw the first real interfaith era but hundreds of years Jewish Christians and must -- and atheists. And lived together do -- and god debated religion . In those years of enlightenment Muslims helped create advanced math like algebra advanced medicine like the concept of contagious disease. And by some accounts there were Muslims in the crew arriving in America on the Nina -- Santa Maria. Muslims have been in this country since about Columbus we do know that Thomas Jefferson specifically included Islam . -- urging protection of religious freedom. And today the estimated more than two million Muslims live coast to coast in fact in Dearborn Michigan. They make up a third of the population. There are four Muslim city mayors in New Jersey alone. Miss USA as a Muslim. NFL player. And as a population according to one survey of American Muslims have twice the college degrees of the average. They make a higher income than the average -- there is this. 7000 of

   sake. We need to give back so hundreds of millions of peaceful Muslims say this is the real face of Islamic . -- a question. How did this religion had become a symbol of Americans here. What about the brutality toward women. Most of all how did we wake up one
2. 
   Accused Boston Bomber Turning Point in Russia?

   Tue, 30 Apr 2013

   The chechen insurgency is part of a larger violent group that has used a reign of terror in its efforts to impose islamic law and values across portions of russia. Who moved to dagestan earlier and became part of the chechen terror group. Plotnikov

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   that has used a reign of terror in its efforts to impose islamic law and values across portions of russia. Who moved to dagestan earlier and became part of the chechen terror group. Plotnikov was killed
3. 
   Teens Discuss Islam in America

   Wed, 22 Sep 2010

   debate over Islam has not escaped meaning of our religion . I mean stick up for Islam except for you think Islam as a religion of you don't around like Muslims being violently building of the Islamic center and The Muslim religion and I think burn the Koran . Lot of want to stop Islam . For the expanding because Islam is in its Abraham. To Moses . To Cheeses

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   They may be teenagers that the angry national debate over Islam has not escaped their notice. People of this a wrong idea about Islam -- -- because Islam is totally against. Terrorism lot of people. Well don't really understand the real meaning of our religion . I mean it's really promoting peace and sometimes people look at the minority -- the majority of Muslims . Practicing their -- He has questioned. The non Muslims here there's any -- have a friend -- a Muslim. None of it and I do. As you hear. Your peers talk. And essentially they're saying that the faith is being misinterpreted and misunderstood. Do you agree what they're -- are now. I think -- missed represented. I don't personally know many Muslims of their friend at one. But it feels it but what Mohammed said that no religion promotes violence and it. What happened on 9/11 doesn't represent. The religion . I don't believe. Terrorists from 9/11 where spotlight completely follow him on that there are radicals but. The Muslim religion shouldn't be associated with -- because. This community center is promoting peace not violence. All the non Muslims stick up for Islam except for Jordan sat whose father is a pastor at a church in Florida. -- plan to burn the kiran but ultimately decided not to. Based on what you've been taught do you think Islam as a religion of -- -- you don't. Why not. -- have been pretty disrespectful towards anyone else they've been pretty violent. Not really a

   the entire picture adding that -- -- -- -- -- around like Muslims being violently turned the scientists at think it's wrong I think it's -- discuss clearly we're setting with Muslim kids here -- are seeing a peace in the me -- and but a positive way. Turn. Saying that almost and I'm not like pushing anything on you that you're violent that appeared whenever some radical. I'm not putting a whole stereotype on -- that they're all radicals that they all wanna. Bomb the US but as both -- are saying. Every. Religion has radicals what are your thoughts where it cuts that are ready here on the the proposed community -- -- near ground here. I feel of the local -- and he has every right to build that community center or wherever they feel -- And I think that to deny that right is. Is against the constitution. I also feel it's going to be setting a dangerous president for any other religion I think -- should think -- that -- -- Interestingly five disagrees. Did you think of people who want to build a community -- should back out because so many others have been -- that a lot of -- some people do support the fact that if there are people being disturbed by it now and initiative. Departments amounts well. Almost 70% of New Yorkers are against the building of the Islamic center and -- mostly it's a fear factor. They're scared because a lot of them aren't really educated on. The Muslim religion and I think there. Very scared of what happened and -- don't know what to expect Jeannette Richard Jordan just to be

   The talk turns to the planned by Jordan's church to burn the Koran . Lot of Catholic. And I personally find it offensive because I know some -- Trenton it's like the Bible just like. Unnecessary and it's Sal they could run the whole crime in -- entire worlds and want to stop Islam . For the Muslim people on expanding because Islam is in its wisdom from god to add on. To Abraham. To Moses . To -- -- Cheeses and Mohammed -- be upon him. An ABM almost on people rising attack on my heart and his son is a fastened upon religion when you -- -- are really saying here wait what do you think. Just that. I can't force my beliefs on them
4. 
   Authorities Investigate Bomb Suspects' Links to Overseas Terror Groups

   Mon, 22 Apr 2013

   rhode isla native, she converted to islam and changed her name. Because she lived said the bible is a cheap copy of the koran , that most american wars are excused say, everything is okay, thanks to allah . There continue to be questions about

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   and christianity. He said the bible is a cheap copy of the koran , that most american wars are excused with the bible. Reporter: Today the mother of the boys told abc news, that tamerlan was always the leader of her two boys. And that after the bombing, he called her to say, everything is okay, thanks to allah . There continue to be questions about that six-month trip to russia. The fbi had interviewed tamerlan before he went, at the request
5. 
   Town Hall Debate: Should Americans Fear Islam ?

   Sun, 3 Oct 2010

   Americans fear Islam . would like history of Islam . Donna marsh afraid of Islam I think Americans said that Islam is a peaceful religion it's not what the Muslims want to do and why. Islamic Jihad East teachings of Islamic law and so this traditions of Islam . There are believe that Jesus Christ is

   Religion found at 1:31, 8:44, 9:42

   Bush and President Obama made a great mistake when they said that Islam is a peaceful religion it's not you said -- no evidence in its history. It's religion of hatred it's a religion of war and repeatedly you said that Islam is wicked and evil. Why do you say the. First. Christiane understand what the Muslims want to do in America. They want to build as many -- cultural centers as it possibly can so they can convert. As many Americans as they Candace bomb understand that that's what it took position she heard him and understand understand what they're doing. And I just don't have to have the freedom to do this in most Muslim countries. We can't have a church were not able to build synagogues. It's it's forbidden. But let me just say something about Islam . I loved the Muslim people. But have great difficulty with with -- religions especially was sure real law and what it does

   movement -- -- and talk tough to it's. There are millions of Muslims in this world that are wonderful. People who don't beat their wives who don't. And practice until what do you cordial wicked religion and people over -- I think to -- to take your daughter because you think that into Richmond religion gives you the authority. Should -- it gives you the authority. For honor killing. And we saw the young girl in Ohio

   not like it might when he testified in the name of the Koran is -- we have some people -- condition Muslims and -- Jewish and other. You miss you'll as the holy books it's understandable and -- -- the love tonight -- But I am saying that extreme measure a two of them listens to be have a problem understanding -- of this religion and the and if it to a -- I agree with you. I -- -- to the painful and if you want
6. 
   9/11 Mystery Unfolds as Airplane Piece Found Blocks from Ground Zero

   Sat, 27 Apr 2013

   feet by 17 inches. Reporter: Authorities say it was found wednesday morning by workers doing construction on a controversial islamic center. If you see how confined this space is and realize the chaos that existed on this street, it's understandable

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   it was found wednesday morning by workers doing construction on a controversial islamic center. If you see how confined this space is and realize the chaos that existed on this street, it's understandable. Reporter: Authorities
7. 
   Boston Bombing Suspects' Mom: 'My Son Just Was Muslim'

   Tue, 23 Apr 2013

   Zubeidat Tsarnaeva tells reporters her sons were only guilty of being Muslims .