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December 2005

• Canadian Muslims Appeal for Release of Iraq Hostages

• German "Culture Test" for Would-be Muslim Immigrants

• Xmas Eve for Proselytizing French Muslims

• Singapore to Register Madrasah Teachers

• Europeans Revert to Islam for Peace: US Paper

• Vatican Warns Italian Women Against Muslim Marriages

• Muslim "Couscous" Vs. "Racist Soup" in France

• Canadian Convention Celebrates Islamic Civilization

• US Muslim Center Hosts Interfaith Banquet

• Danish Diplomats Bash PM Over Anti-Prophet Cartoons

• Filipino Muslim, Rights Groups Urge Axing Anti-Terror Bill

• After Opposition, UK Drops Mosque Closure Plan

• Islam Had Nothing to Do With Riots: Sarkozy

• US Congress Told of Chinese Muslims' Plight

• Four Muslims Unveil UK Detention "Nightmare"

• Europeans Revert to Islam for Peace: US Paper

• Vatican Warns Italian Women Against Muslim Marriages

• Muslim "Couscous" Vs. "Racist Soup" in France

• Filipino Muslim, Rights Groups Urge Axing Anti-Terror Bill

• Islam Had Nothing to Do With Riots: Sarkozy

• US Congress Told of Chinese Muslims' Plight

• Four Muslims Unveil UK Detention "Nightmare"

• Women Bike Ban Stirs Clashes in Nigeria

• Interfaith Agenda Needs Change to Break Impasse

• Hindus Jailed for Hacking, Burning Gujarat Muslims

• After Opposition, UK Drops Mosque Closure Plan

• Muslim Peace Laureate Baradei Calls for Nuke-free World

• Center Helps German Muslims Find Soul Mates

• Kenyan Muslims Protest New Cabinet, Want Snap Polls

• OIC Leaders Urge Unity, Tolerance

• Danish Muslim Charity Blasts 'Unfounded' Terror Charges 

• Muslim Countries Discuss "Grave Challenges"

• UK Muslims Turn Out in Force for Peace, Unity

• Scholars Set OIC Summit Agenda

• US Muslim Group Urges Release of Iraq Hostages

• Fearing Bigotry, French Muslim Reverts Conceal Faith

• Indonesian Muslim Group Slams Fingerprinting Students

• Muslims Urge Release of Iraq Hostages

• Danish Muslims Well Integrated: Minister

• Russian Muslims Decry Controversial Book 

November 2005

• First Catholic-Muslim Meeting in Russia Welcomed

• EU Muslims Face Challenging Conditions: Report

• Islamic Conf. Urges End to Female Circumcision

• Indonesian Scholars Pledge to Uproot Extremism

• Balkan Muslims Instrumental to ‘Euro Islam’

• Snow Grips France, Muslims Racing to Help

• Islam Awareness Week Kicks off in UK

• French Muslims Change Name to Get a "Chance"

• Kenyan Muslims to Vote Down New Constitution

• Lawsuit Undermines Construction of Boston Islamic Center

• Hajj Call-off Urged if Human-to-Human Bird Flu Detected

• New Islamic Manual on Child Rights

• Balkan Muslims Instrumental to ‘Euro Islam’

• Snow Grips France, Muslims Racing to Help

• Lawsuit Undermines Construction of Boston Islamic Center 

• Hajj Call-off Urged if Human-to-Human Bird Flu Detected

• Inter-state Islamic Laws in Malaysia Next Year

• US Senate Clears Muslims Groups of Terror Aid

• Erdogan Blasts European Court Ruling on Hijab Ban

• Slovak Muslims Fight for Image, Recognition

• Melodic Islamic Songs Fill Air in London

• Austria Hosts Islam and Cultures Conference 

• Islam Changed My Whole Life: Cricketer

• Amman Blasts “Despicable”: IAMS

• French Mosque Attacked, Suburbanites Urge Peace

• UK Muslims' Roadmap to Govt. to Curb Extremism 

• Anti-Prophet Cartoons Deliberate Provocation: Expert

• UK Muslims Hail Defeat of Blair's Anti-Terror Bill

• Aussie Muslims Urge Gov't to Stop Random Arrests

• Do not Put Islamic Spin on French Riots: Ramadan

• Aussie Muslims Shaken by "Terror Swoops"

• French Fatwa Prohibits Rioting, Urges Calm 

• London Police Probe Qur'an Abuse Claim: Guardian

• Mohammad Doesn’t Mean 'Killer' in Holland

• `Eid Greetings Turn Political in Uganda

• Iraqi `Eid Marred by New US Onslaught

• Somalis Enjoy 'Rare' Peaceful `Eid

• Somber `Eid in Quake-hit Pakistan

• Spanish Muslims Perform First 'Open-Air' `Eid Prayers

• German President, Bishops Wish Muslims Happy `Eid

• Clashes Shadow French Muslims' `Eid

• Heritage Shows, Forums Color Qatar's `Eid Al-Fitr

• Aussie Muslims Urge Gov't to Stop Random Arrests

• Amman Blasts “Despicable”: IAMS

• French Mosque Attacked, Suburbanites Urge Peace

• UK Muslims' Roadmap to Govt. to Curb Extremism 

• Anti-Prophet Cartoons Deliberate Provocation: Expert

• UK Muslims Hail Defeat of Blair's Anti-Terror Bill

• Aussie Muslims Urge Gov't to Stop Random Arrests

• Charities Help the Poor Share `Eid Al-Fitr Joy

• Nigeria "Recruits" Ramadan, `Eid Al-Fitr Spirit

• Most Muslims Celebrate `Eid Al-Fitr Thursday

• Iran, Morocco, Pakistan Mark Eid Al-Fitr Friday

• Most Muslims Celebrate `Eid Al-Fitr Thursday

• French Muslims to Issue Anti-riot Fatwa

• French Imams Distance Islam From Paris Riots

• Anti-Prophet Danish Cartoons on OIC Summit Agenda

October 2005

• Common Grounds Lure Latinos to Islam

• Belgian Muslim Body Wants Mosques Recognition

• Muslims Mull Lawsuit Against Canada's No-Fly Lists

• Grand `Eid Celebration Planned for Toronto

• Busy Schedule for Ukrainian Muslims in Ramadan

• Caucasian Muslims Decry Russian Police Abuses

• US Muslims Call for "Review" of Pentagon Policy

• Muslim Diplomats Protest Anti-Prophet Danish Cartoons

• Tajikistan Bans Hijab in Schools, Universities

• Egyptian Scholars Warn Against Removing Shari`ah

• Al-Azhar Boycotts US Over Visa Denial

• Imams Hard-working During Ramadan

• Malawian Muslims Champion Justice, Human Rights

• Mauritanian Islamists Seek Political Recognition

• UK Muslims Furious Over Humble Quake Aid

• Thai Muslim Teachers Tried for Teaching History

• S.African Muslims Mobilize to Aid Quake Victims

• Iowa Muslims to Launch ‘Discover Islam’ Campaign

• American Muslims Raise Funds For Asia Quake Victims

• After Soul-Searching, 4 Ukrainian Women Embrace Islam 

• Dutch Woman Embraces Islam ‘Live’

• World, Muslim Countries Offer Help to Quake-hit Asia

• Pentagon Wants Powers to Spy on US Muslims

• Ukraine Debuts at Dubai Qur'an Contest

• Assured Australian Muslims Back Anti-terror Laws

• Hispanic Muslim Women Busy Teaching Islam 

• "Islam & Europe" Conf. Probes Muslim Integration

September 2005

• France Seeks Azhar Help for "Qualifying" Imams

• Boston Muslims Blast Mosque Wiretap Remarks

• Internships Help Filipino Muslim Professionals

• Comedians, Reverts Raise Islam Awareness in US

• Internships Help Filipino Muslim Professionals

• Croatian Muslims Want Hijab in Passport Photos

• German Police Crack Down on Islamists

• German Muslims Mobilize to Clear Misconceptions

• Aussie Muslims Say Targeted by New Terror Laws

• Austrian Muslims Furious Over Mosque Attack

• Croatian Muslims Want Hijab in Passport Photos 

• Five Muslims Elected to German Parliament

• French Muslim Servicemen Discriminated Against: Report 

• UK Muslims Launch Body to Nurture Home-grown Imams

• German Police Urge Muslim Help in Fighting Radicals

• UK University Opens Pioneering Islamic Research Center

• Milan Muslims Protest School Closure

• Swedish Mosque Set Ablaze "Again"

• Preacher Denied Entry, Swiss Muslims Furious

• Call to Close Thai Islamic Schools Grilled

• UK Muslims Feel Responsible for Fighting Extremism: Poll

• Filipino "Halal" Industry Booming

• Muslim Runner Represents US in Islamic Games

• Malaysia Mulls Using Mosques as Warning Centers

• US Conference Probes Muslims' Civil Rights, Inclusion

• UK Woman Footballers to Vie in Islamic Games

• Listen to Muslim Students' Concerns: UK Minister

• 40 Spanish Schools Teach Islam

• Livingstone Likens Qaradawi to Reformist Pope

• 100 Thai Muslim Teachers Arrested Since October: Report

• First World Islamic Economic Forum in Malaysia

• Pakistan’s Madrasahs Reject Govt. Registration

• Scholars, Experts Plan Universal Halal Food Standards

• Livingstone Blames Bush for West-Muslims Clash

• Students Entitled to Wear Hijab: Italy

• MCB Seminar on Muslims-Media Engagement

• Ontario Scraps Plans for Shari`ah Courts After Protests

• Houston Muslims Feed Katrina Victims 

• Malaysia to Be First Developed Muslim Country: PM

• Australian Muslims Condemn Terror, Anti-Islam Hysteria

• German Liberal Youth Group Supports Hijab

• Muslim Thai Army Chief Vows Soft Approach

• Ontario Mulls Shari`ah for Muslims

• Muslims, Arabs Top France Bestseller List 

• Italy Expels Imam Under Anti-terror Law

• Muslim Comedy Show Helps Katrina Victims

• Scholars Refute Al-Qaeda Claim of In-Kind Response

• UN Forms Group to Bridge Gaps Between Muslims, West 

• International Hijab Solidarity Day in London

August 2005

• Scholar Sees Malaysia as "Model Muslim State"

• Australians Increasingly Embracing Islam

• Muslims Gather Million Signatures for Federal Philippine

• kenyan Muslims to Defend Shari`ah Courts in Constitution

• Don't Tear Up Contract With Muslims: British Expert

• UK Muslims Decry "Draconian" Terror Guidelines

• Tariq Ramadan to Teach in Oxford

• Livingstone to Sue Gov't if Banning Qaradawi

• Anti-Secularism Muslims Told to Leave Australia

• MCB Demands BBC Apology

• Scholars Urge Dialogue to Combat Terror

• US Radio Host Fired for Anti-Islam Rant

• Aussie Muslims Vow Anti-terror Action

• Anti-Secularism Muslims Told to Leave Australia

• Young Aussie Muslims' Plan for Modern Imams

• Scholars Urge Juristic Battle Against Extremism

• France Backtracks on Mass Deportation of Imams

• Pope Urges Muslims to Help Defeat Terrorism

• Pope Reaches Out to Muslims in Germany

• London Conf… Muslims Against Extremism

• UK Muslims Say Anti-Terror Laws Demonize Islam

• Bosnian Muslim Women Struggle to Survive 

• Filipino Reverts Form Council of Elders

• British Muslims Feel "Under Suspicion"

• Top British Muslim Group Refutes Extremism Claims

• Australian Muslims Mull Self-Policing

• Pakistani Madrasahs May Legally Defy Expulsion

• Malawian Muslims Work for the Common Good

• Badawi Hails Achievements of Scholars

• Shari`ah…A Bulwark for Tsunami Widows: Report

• Late Sheikh Deedat…Legacy of Da`wah

• Filipino Muslim South Votes, Peace at Risk 

• Muslims Mourn Late Sheikh Deedat

• French Muslims "Abort" Imam Deportation

• Sheikh Ahmad Deedat Dies at 87

• Howard Reassures Muslims, Urges Help to Fight Terror

• MUI Fatwa Gets Mixed Reactions in Indonesia

• "Euro-Islam" Hailed in Tatarstan

• Zainab Al-Ghazali Dies at 88

• Russia Persecutes Muslims: Rights Group

• Muslims, Christians United Against Niger Famine Crisis

July 2005

• UK Seeks Muslim Police Recruits, Consults Senior Leaders

• British Muslim Women Respect Fatwa, Keep Hijab

• Terror Attacks Haram: N. American Scholars

• Germany Deports 14 Imams in 9 Months

• Take Off Hijab to Avoid Harm: UK Muslim Scholar

• Facing Hostility, Two-thirds of Muslims Consider Leaving UK

• Australia to Prosecute "Inciting" Imams

• S. African Muslims Alarmed by Alcoholic Cola Rumor

• British Muslims Fearful After Police Innocent Killing

• IAMS Condemns Sharm El-Sheikh, London Attacks

• Zakah Money to Help Needy Top Students: Malaysia

• Italian "Moderate Muslims" to Have Umbrella Body

• Special "Squads" for British Muslims: Report

• Livingstone Defends ‘Progressive’ Qaradawi

• 15 Ukrainian Youth Embrace Islam

• UK Muslims Vow to Help Govt. Fight Extremism

• Malaysia's Islamic Groups Cautiously Accept Anti-HIV Plan

• Spain Uses Interpreters to Monitor Muslim Inmates

• Thailand Declares Emergency Rule in Muslim Provinces

• Swiss Muslims Move to Form Umbrella Group

• UK Scholars Slam Blasts, Economic Deprivation, Exclusion

• Niger to Integrate Islamic Schools Into State Education 

• British Muslim Girl First Bombing Victim Laid to Rest

• Blair Blasts "Evil Ideology" of Islamic Extremism

• US Apologizes to UK Imam for Visa Mishap 

• Most Britons Say Blasts Linked to Iraq War: Poll

• Germany Mulls Spying on All Mosques

• Pakistan Rejects Linking Madrassahs to Terror

• Mosques in UK, US, New Zealand Attacked

• Catalonia… Success Story of Muslim Immigrants

• Friday Sermons Berate Blasts, UK Muslims Pray for Victims

• Fearing Reprisal, British Muslims Get Safety Tips

• London Blasts…What About British Muslims?

• Muslim Scholars, Countries Condemn London Bombings

• British Muslims Condemn London Attacks

• European Muslims Slam "Heinous" London Blasts 

• Scholars Try to Curb "Sea of Fatwas"

• ECFR Urges Close-Knit Muslim Families in West

• Jordan Conf. Debates Image of “True Islam”

• Showtime Series Depict FBI Agent as Muslim Hero 

• Jordan Conf. to Reaffirm Islam Universal Message

• Dutch Draft Law to Monitor Imams’ Sermons 

• Cambridge Conf. Probes Islamic Manuscripts Conservation

• Indian Center to Clear Misconceptions on Muslims

• US Muslim Groups Urge Mosque Rights for Women

Jun 2005

• Swiss Institute for Interfaith Dialogue

• Conflicts Cripple Belgian Muslims' Council

• British Students Get "Know Islam" Kits

• Nigerian Scholars Decry Draft Family Law 

• Rights Report Details Anti-Muslim Injustices in US

• Reelected French Muslim Leader to Fight Discrimination

• Scholars Shun Interfaith Seminar Over Israeli Participation

• West Misjudged, Mistreated Islam: Swiss Expert

• Islam Teaching Gaining Momentum in Austria

• Malaysia Awaits Fatwa on Anti-HIV Measures

• Sarkozy Campaigns to Rescue French Muslim Body

• Italy Orders Arrest of CIA Agents Over Imam’s Abduction

• Islamic Education Downgrading" Stirs Furor in Morocco

• Aya Sofia Mosque Stays a Museum: Turkish Court

• British, US Muslims Share Experiences in London Conf.

• Defaced Qur’an Outrages US Muslims

• Dutch Muslims Need to Be Politically Active

• Innovative Islamic Financial Products Needed: Experts

• Tatarstan Hosts First Int'l Qur'an Contest 

• Indian MPs Urge Job Reservation for Muslims

• British Muslims Face "Climate of Fear": Report

• Young Dutch Muslims Take the Lead

• Security Targets Canadian Muslims: Report

• Education… Muslims Integration Tool in Austria

• Halal Industry Steals Limelight at Paris Food Conf.

• European Parliament Debates Stereotyped Islam 

• Muslim Steers French Equal Opportunity Policy

• Hijab-clad Azeri Teacher Sues Over Dismissal

• Don't Deem Other Madhhabs' Followers Kafir: Tantawi

• Sarkozy…French Muslims' Favored Politician

• Swedish Muslims Generally for EU Constitution

May 2005

• OIC Mulls Changing Name, Charter: Malaysia

• Dutch Muslims & European Constitution Vote

• Belgian Mosque…Exemplary Islamic Center

• Legalizing Gambling in Jakarta…Money vs. Values

• Chechen Mufti Resigns Over Worsening Conditions

• Swiss Muslim Slams Equating “Islamists” With “Terrorists”

• Five Qur'an Abuse Cases, Two Disciplined: Pentagon

• Dutch Muslims Encouraged to Vote on EU Constitution

• German Muslims Proved Their Mettle: Activist

• Polls of Muslim Umbrella in French Media

• US Resolution Urges Respect for Noble Qur'an

• Moscow to See Eleven New Mosques

• Special Ward, Halal Food for Muslims in German Hospital

• Hijab Activists See European Campaign a “Success”

• Moderation Best Way to Fight Extremism: Scholars

• OSCE Says Dutch Muslims Live in Fear

• Halal Meat Finds Way to Russian Stores

• Qur'an Hate Message Rekindles 9/11 Fears

• CAIR Helps Americans “Explore the Qur’an”

• European Muslims Launch World Islamic Club

• Mauritania Detains More Imams, Bans Mosque Sermons

• German Muslims Proved Their Mettle: Activist

• Polls of Muslim Umbrella in French Media

• US Resolution Urges Respect for Noble Qur'an

• Newsweek Casts Doubts on Qur’an Report, Questions Unanswered

• Austrian Mosques Beacon for Inter-Faith Dialogue

• Austrian Muslims Concerned at New Immigration Law

• Qur’an Desecrators Must Be Punished: IAMS

• Germany to Host Islamic Finance Conference

• Michigan Muslims Hold First Prayers at Revamped Mosque

• Prayer Halls for Muslim Inmates in Spain

• Education High on German Christian-Muslim Dialogue

• Afghans Protest Reported Desecration of Qur'an

• Hijab Activists Urge MEPs to Overturn French Ban

• Swiss Muslims’ Bridge of Communication Hailed

• First Foreign Islamic Bank To Open in Malaysia

• Indian MP Urges Govt. to Help Starving Muslims

• Singaporean Muslims Part of Nation: Minister

• Prison Chaplain Divides French Muslims 

• Four British Muslims Make it to Parliament

• France Seeks Muslim Chaplain for Prisons

April 2005

• Austrian Imams Draw Line Between Islam, Traditions

• Young Swiss Muslims Practice Democracy

• Swedish Muslims March Against Anti-Prophet Priest

• UK Muslims March Against Anti-Terror Laws

• Swiss Muslim Women Campaign for Palestinians

• Vienna Hosts Landmark Imams Conference 

• Attempt to Clear Stereotypes on Russian Muslims

• Swedish Muslims Take Anti-Prophet Priest to Court

• Belgian King Renews Support for Hijab-clad Worker

• German Muslims Urged to Unite Against Racism

• German School Students Well Acquainted With Islam: Poll

• Media Distorted Queen's Islam Remarks: Danish Muslim

• Building Mosques No Easy Job in Germany

• Cairo Conference Reinforces Universality of Islam

• US Funds Imams Training in Bangladesh

• Europe Seeks Dialogue With Islamists, NGOs

• Malaysia to Supply Muslims With Halal Vaccine

• Gujarat Officials Ordered "Eliminating" Muslims: Officer 

• Livingstone Urges British Muslims to Vote Labour

• Malaysian States Standardize Shari`ah Laws

• Schools Boost Muslim Integration in Holland

• Islam Key Factor in Deciding Next Pope

• Nigerian Muslims Threaten to Boycott Population Census

• UN Calls for Combating Anti-Islam Campaigns 

• Euro-Islamic Dialogue ‘Hypothetical’: Academics

• China Represses Muslim Uighurs: Rights Groups

• US-Islamic Forum Kicks off in Doha

• Rotterdam Citizenship Pact Sees Muslims Integration

• Muslim Schoolgirl Detention Irks US Teachers

• Islam Hadhari not to Pacify West: Malaysian PM

• Filipinos Decry Anti-Muslim Profiling Memo

• British Muslims Slam Labour’s Foul Play

• Spanish Muslim Calls for Debate on Same-sex Marriages

• Muslims Denied Swiss Citizenship

• Muslims in Europe Told How to Succeed

• Integration Overriding Priority for Europe Muslims: Activist

• Amr Khaled Preaches Jailed Yemeni "Extremists"

• Muslims Pay Tribute to Deceased Pope

• Amr Khaled Finds Thousands of Attentive Ears in Yemen

March 2005

• Domestic Terror… Spanish Women Under Attack

• Nias Muslims Helping Quake-hit Christians

• Malawian Muslim Scholar to Mediate in Controversial Dispute

• Thai Premier Adopts Softer Approach for Muslim South

• Tariq Ramadan Calls for Hudud Freeze

• Uganda’s Islamic University Shines

• Dutch Protest Racism, Anti-Muslim Attacks

• Dutch Islamic School Attacked Again

• Indian Muslims Starving, Authorities Apathetic 

• Bourget Conf. Raises Funds for France’s Mosques

• Al-Azhar Likely to Allow Restricted Gender Choice

• Bourget Conf. Unites French Muslims

• Filipino Muslims Yearn for Justice 

• Jews Have No Rights in Al-Quds: Al-Azhar

• Racist, Anti-Islam Rhetoric Mars Europe’s Elections: Study

• Muslims Are Britain’s “Modern Heroes”: Brown  

• Turkish Belgians Sweep Islamic Council Elections

• Two German States Reject Hijab Ban

• British Bank Launches Islamic Mortgage

• France’s Islamic Foundation to Cater for Mosques

• Schiavo’s Life Should Be Saved: US Muslims 

• Anti-Muslim Attacks Sharply Rise in France: Report

• Muslim-Christian Cooperation Urged to Save Al-Quds

• Anti-Imam Drive Goes Unabated in Germany

• Bourget Conf. Zooms in on West’s Muslims

• First Islamic Housing Compound in Nigeria

• Schiavo’s Life Should Be Saved: US Muslims 

• France’s Islamic Foundation to Cater for Mosques

• British Bank Launches Islamic Mortgage

• Swiss Discover Islam in Fribourg Exhibition

• Renouncing Islam Opens Australia’s Asylum Doors

• Qaradawi Condemns Doha Blast

• Meanings of Qur’an Translated Into Korean

• Woman-led Friday Prayer Sparks Furor in US

• France’s Hijab Law Proven "Discriminatory" - Report

• Fifth German State Allows Islam into Curriculum

• Austrian Minister Backtracks on Anti-Hijab Comment

• Dow Jones to Launch Islamic Malaysian Index

• Dutch Muslim Women ‘Face Racial Oppression’

• Legislator Proposes Teaching Islam in Philippine Colleges

• Muslim Women Can Lead Some Prayers: Scholars

• US Muslim Group Urges Dell Rehire Muslim Workers

• Ukraine’s Muslims Highlight Rising Attacks

• Austrian Minister Calls for Banning Hijab

• Spanish Muslims Renew Anti-terror Stand

• Austria Hosts “Islam & West” Forum

• Widespread Discrimination Against EU Muslims: Report

• Scholars Discuss Renewing Islamic, Arabic Sciences

• British Muslims Angered by Police Chief’s Remarks 

• Threats Push Hijab-clad Belgian to Resign

• German Muslims to Unite Under Umbrella Group

• Imams in Austria to Address Violence, Islamophobia

• First French Office for Mosque Designs

• British Muslim Girl Wins "Jilbab" Case

• Dutch Muslims Counter Govt. Plans to Train Imams 

• Slowly But Surely, Calcutta’s Muslims Shine

• Hanover Gets First “Traditional Mosque”