“Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said the sentences were carried out on February 9 after a religious court found them guilty of having sex out of wedlock. Two of the women were whipped six times.” [Link]

“France, which regards itself as the cradle of human rights, is moving to impose legal restrictions on Muslim women who wear Afghan-style burqas or other full-face veils. The restrictions, likely to apply to many public places, come in response to resentment in France and other European countries over the growing visibility of Muslims — immigrants or locally born — on a continent with ancient Christian roots.” Link

“A statement from leader of the group Anjem Choudary said the group had ’successfully highlighted the plight of Muslims in Afghanistan’.” Link

“Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that he’s willing to talk with the Taliban chief in a bid to bring peace to the country if the move would have the backing of the United States and other international partners. ” Link

“The proposal is backed by the Swiss People’s Party, the largest party in parliament, and by Christian groups. They say minarets would be the first sign of the Islamisation of Switzerland. ” Link