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Man in Sydney's Muslim protest jailed
Sydney :: Australia | 1 month ago
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Mahmoud Eid, 26, was sentenced to four years and one month in jail with a non-parole period of two years and nine months at Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday. He previously pleaded guilty to the offences, which occurred at a protest in Sydney's
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Jones makes apology on air over Lebanese comments
Beirut :: Lebanon | 6 months ago
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Controversial broadcaster Alan Jones has apologised on air over comments he made in April 2005 describing Lebanese Muslims as "vermin" and "mongrels"...On Wednesday just after 8am he did so, saying his comments were in breach of the Anti-
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Jones fails to dismiss racist complaint
Beirut :: Lebanon | 7 months ago
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The case was brought by Sam Ekermawi, who claims Jones vilified Muslims when he read out text messages and emails on-air on December 8, 2005. During the broadcast, three days before the Cronulla riots, Jones allegedly referred to a "Leb and wog
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Keysar Trad, 2GB court battle continues
Sydney :: Australia | 9 months ago
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Since 2005 Mr Trad and 2GB have been battling it out in the courts about whether Mr Trad was defamed by broadcaster Jason Morrison on 2GB just after the Cronulla riots. The case was sparked when Mr Morrison called Mr Trad a dangerous, disgraceful
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After riot, Muslims feel under siege
Sydney :: Australia | 9 months ago
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On a spring day a stream of men exits Sydney's Lakemba Mosque after prayers. A few offer their views on the violent protests that shocked Saturday shoppers in the city centre a fortnight ago. "Hotheads", says one worshipper, referring to the young
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Protests: Muslim leaders support police
Sydney :: Australia | 9 months ago
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Muslim leaders have thrown their support behind the NSW Police ahead of rumoured protests this weekend. The grand mufti of Australia, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamed, who has never fronted the media in such a way, joined two prominent sheikhs, riot police and
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Muslim women call for calm
Muslim :: Yemen | 9 months ago
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Cronulla race riots and can do it again. "The women are the ones who are often the most level-headed," said Silma Ihram, project manager and former president of the Australian Muslim Women's Association. "Men have to defend the honour and women are
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London riots: Almost half of those held in riots have been re-arrested for crimes including rape, threats to kill and robbery
Nottingham :: United Kingdom | 11 months ago
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3 August 2012 Almost half of those held over the riots have been re-arrested for a catalogue of crimes including rape, threats to kill and robbery. Days before the anniversary of the disorder, official figures show that 44 per cent of riot suspects
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Shire gets makeover
Sydney :: Australia | 11 months ago
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Andrew Meares It's got Botox, boob jobs, blondes, surfies and romance. But don't expect one mention of the Cronulla riots in Ten's new show The Shire , because its creators have determinedly left out any reference to the controversial event. After
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Will London Burn Again? Experts Warn Repeat Of 2011 Riots
Salford :: United Kingdom | 12 months ago
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Police in the UK expect a repeat of last summer's riots, revealing fears that budget cuts will limit their ability to deal with any unrest, it was reported Monday. Worsening social conditions were primarily to blame for the threat of another flare up
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