Sweden: Artist Sees Prophet Cartoons As Musical

He has offended Muslims worldwide and al-Qaida wants him dead, but the Swedish artist who portrayed the Prophet Muhammad as a dog said Monday he has no regrets. Lars Vilks, 61, told The Associated Press he might use the uproar over his drawings as the subject of a musical, with prominent roles depicting Iran’s president,…

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    Islamic school plans meet with public opposition

    Tablighi Jamaat, an Islamic missionary group plans to open a madrasa for 500 boys near London’s 2012 Olympic village. The school will be part of an 18 acre complex that includes a visitor and conference centre and a new entrance to West Ham tube station. A submission to planning authorities is some months away but…

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      Halal skincare launched in the UK

      Hallal Skincare is a new premium quality skincare brand which provides Muslim consumers with the choice of affordable halal skincare that is compatible with their faith. Halo Skincare was launched a fortnight ago by Soni Zuberi Shah, after her own search for trusted halal skincare products revealed that there was very little choice in the…

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        Home Office admits mistakes in respond to 7/7

        Home Office Security Minister Tony McNulty has admitted the government made mistakes in response to the 7 July 2005 bomb attacks in London. McNulty told the meeting in Bournemouth: “I think we have made mistakes since 7/7.” He said one of these mistakes was Blair’s argument that people must be ready to accept reductions in…

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