Society should no longer say the atrocities of Isis have “nothing to do with Islam” because the approach restricts efforts to fight extremism, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned. The Most Rev Justin Welby has called on all religious leaders to “stand up and take responsibility” for the actions of extremists who claim to be …
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After the resettlement of Calais refugees across France, anger among far-right groups has risen as protestors stormed the Brittany migrant center. Riot police used tear gas to restore order. Brittany village of Arzon in northwestern France witnessed violent anti-immigrant demonstrations on Monday, as protestors from local far-right groups clashed with riot police after they stormed …
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Bamberg archbishop Ludwig Schick has received hate comments and death threats after the Alternative for Germany (AfD) posted a distorted picture making fun of him on his official Facebook page. The post showed a picture of Archbishop Schick and quoted it with the shortened statement, “Church: Muslim Federal President conceivable.” The whole thing is covered …
A majority of Germans fear the government will have to tighten its belt to take care of new refugees, a survey suggests. Despite falling numbers of newcomers, many believe migration is fueling an increase in crime. Refugees and integration top the list as Germany’s biggest problem, according to survey results released on Friday. The figures …
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Harry Potter star Miriam Margoyles sparks race row after ‘humiliating’ black fan at £5-a-time autograph signing. Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes has been accused of making a “racist joke” which left a “black man feeling humiliated” at an autograph signing. Margoyles was charging £5 for signed photographs at the London Film Convention when she told …
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Birgül Yücel is preparing to file a lawsuit against an Austrian doctor who rejected her job application because she was wearing headscarf. The headscarf, also referred to as hijab, is “a radical religious symbol” according to Dr. Anton Glöcklhofer. The rejection echoes a similar incident in Germany’s Stuttgart where a dentist rejected to hire a …
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The white Arkansas school board member’s Halloween costume was extremely detailed — and deeply offensive. In the pictures, every part of Ted Bonner’s face is painted black except his lips, which are a garish red, hiding imitation gapped teeth. He’s wearing bib overalls and a straw hat. And in his hands, he’s holding a handwritten …
The family of Ahed Tamimi, who has become an icon of Palestinian resistance following her December arrest, was investigated two years ago by Israeli security services, who suspected them of being a group of “light-skinned” actors. Tamimi, 16, was arrested with her mother and cousin last month after she was filmed slapping Israeli soldiers in her West Bank …
A trainee lawyer was kicked out of a courtroom in Italy’s Bologna for wearing the Muslim headscarf, reports said Thursday. The 25-year-old Muslim woman identified as Asmae Belfakir, who attended the hearing as a trainee lawyer, was told by the judge to take off her headscarf or leave the courtroom at the Emilia-Romagna regional administrative court. …
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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has drawn the ire of some fans after news broke that during his trip to Israel he visited a paramilitary training facility in a West Bank settlement. Seinfeld spent about 10 days in the country with his family last week, which included two stand-up shows at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv …
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