French Prime Minister Opposes Debate on Islam if it stigmatizes Muslims

News Agencies – February 28, 2011 French Prime Minister François Fillon is opposed to a proposed debate about the place of Islam in France, if it would lead to the stigmatisation of Muslims. “If this debate must be focused on Islam and if it seems to lead to the stigmatisation of Muslims, I oppose it….

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German entertainment TV marks Ramadan fasting times

11 August 2010 The private German TV station RTL 2, usually providing mass entertainment, announces the times of sunrise and sunset during the month of Ramadan. Hosting shows like Big Brother and small-scale Hollywood movies, the station’s slogan is “It’s fun”. Unexpectedly, the marketing directors have now decided to “send out a signal” for integration…

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    Young French Muslims Recruit for Iraq

    Boubakeur el Hakim, 24, is on trial this month in Paris accused with four other young Frenchmen of funneling French Muslim fighters to Iraq. The case is a delicate one, as France is largely strongly opposed to the U.S.-led campaign in Iraq, but also struggles against homegrown terrorism. In a French radio interview on RTL…

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