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Islam in the News

buzzbee | 20.07.2004 07:35 | Analysis | Social Struggles | London

Here are three stories taken today from the BBC, all of which share a troubling Islamic component. I find the overall message to be a disturbing one. Are there any Islamic posters out there who could provide me with an alternative interpretation?

Islam in the News....

Here are four stories taken today from the BBC, all of which share a troubling Islamic component. I find the overall message to be a disturbing one. Are there any Islamic posters out there who could provide me with an alternative interpretation?


1, Family killed in Kashmir attack
 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3908813.stm

Five members of a family are shot dead by suspected Islamic militants in Indian-administered Kashmir.


2. Gunmen attack Indonesian church
 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3905607.stm

A priest has been killed and four others wounded during an attack inside a Christian church in Indonesia.

3. Minister survives Kashmir attack
 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3907169.stm

Three people have been killed in a failed attack on a senior leader in Indian-administered Kashmir.

4. Khartoum 'backs Darfur militias'
 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3908645.stm

A human rights group says it has proof that Sudan's government has been supporting Arab militias accused of killing thousands in Darfur.


This isn't racism. This is bias. It's just the news. Read it and weep.

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