Topic: Innocence of Muslims
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Charlie Hebdo's Muhammad cartoons: a headache for Hollande?
The French newspaper's publication of new cartoons of the prophet Muhammad could shake French President François Hollande's standing, both domestically and abroad.
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To ban or not to ban? German right-wing group to show anti-Islam film.
After protesters torched the German embassy in Sudan last week, a German right-wing group announced plans to screen 'Innocence of Muslims.' Now officials are weighing a ban of the event.
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France steps up embassy security following Muhammed cartoons (+video)
A Parisian weekly has published caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed, prompting French to take extra security measures at some of its embassies.
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Pussy Riot redux? Russia moves to block anti-Islam film.
Russia's communications minister and its top prosecutor are exploring options – including blocking YouTube – to prevent the film from being shown in Russia, home to 20 million Muslims.
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Opinion: After anti-Islam video and Muslim riots, we are all ambassadors
Ambassadorship is no longer reserved for elites. In this era of digital interconnectedness, we are all called upon to use free speech to foster peace, not violence. To honor Ambassador Stevens, let us uphold that responsibility in our online – and offline – interactions.
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Joint raids suspended: NATO's Afghanistan strategy hits hurdle
The new policy is likely to put even more distance between NATO and Afghan forces, stressing relations at a time when NATO has been working to hand over security to the Afghans.
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Calif. Coptic Christians denounce anti-Islamic film, filmmaker in hiding
Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, Coptic Christian the filmmaker behind 'Innocence of Muslims,' and his family are currently in hiding. Coptic Christian leaders have denounced the film.
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Opinion: Time to argue for Islam's humane view of blasphemy
Violent protests over the video that insults the prophet Muhammad highlight a fundamentalist view of blasphemy. But this interpretation relies on only a handful of sources and ignores Islamic authorities with a far more humane view. Muslims should rediscover these Islamic thinkers.
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Obama faces major challenges in dealing with Libya attack
Whether or not there were lapses in his administration, the attack on the US consulate in Libya happened on President Obama's watch. How he responds could impact the presidential election.
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Nakoula Basseley Nakoula – AKA 'Sam Basile' – questioned in anti-Islam video (+video)
Nakoula Basseley Nakoula has been questioned regarding the 'Innocence of Muslims' YouTube video that sparked violent protests around the world. But it's probation violations for earlier convictions on bank fraud and methamphetamine charges that could put him back behind bars.
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In violence over anti-Muslim video, a new world disorder
Welcome to our new world, where no one is in control – neither the West of its social media nor Arab rulers of their liberated subjects. This is a combustible mix that goes beyond the recent anti-Muslim video to the overall message of Western-shaped globalization.
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Pope appeals for peace upon arrival in Lebanon (+video)
Considering the crisis in Syria and recent diplomatic violence in the Middle East, Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Lebanon Friday trying to calm nerves.
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Who made the anti-Muslim video? What L.A. County knows but is not saying (+video)
After being contacted by the FBI and State Department, L.A. County has blocked public access to the permit that was issued to shoot at least part of the anti-Muslim film. Permits name a film's writer, director, and producer, among others.
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Free speech vs. reverence for Muhammad: Can they coexist?
The violence in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen show the results of American ideals clashing with those of nascent Arab democracies. Caught in between are American Muslims.
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The Coptic Christian in California behind the anti-Islamic film
Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, a Coptic Christian, says that he helped with logistics for the film "Innocence of Muslims," which mocked Muslims. He denied directing the film. But there's evidence to suggest the filmmaker, Sam Bacile is an alias, which is strikingly similar to Nakoula's middle name.
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Elite Marines sent to Tripoli in wake of Libya attack (+video)
A group of US Marines have been sent to Tripoli in response to an attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, during which the US ambassador to Libya was killed.
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Libya attack: Who's behind the inflammatory YouTube video?
An Egypt mob and a Libya attack are thought to have been sparked by a virulent anti-Islam YouTube video. But who was behind that amateurish video remains a mystery.
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