Posts tagged as: Dubai

When in Dubai: The Kardashians Shop for Burqas

When in Dubai: The Kardashians Shop for Burqas

The oppression of women just got a big fashion boost.

France: Muslim polygamist charged with welfare fraud

France: Muslim polygamist charged with welfare fraud

French authorities aren’t buying his claim that the additional wives were actually just “mistresses,” which he figured ought to make the whole thing go away. “Suspected Muslim polygamist charged with welfare fraud,” from Agence France-Presse, June 9: AFP – A French Muslim butcher at the centre of a firestorm over…

Sex and the City 2 blasted as “anti-Muslim” for depicting Muslim society as “puritanical and misogynistic”

<em>Sex and the City 2</em> blasted as “anti-Muslim” for depicting Muslim society as “puritanical and misogynistic”

When they’re bashing the moral laxity of the West, it’s OK to be puritanical. When Westerners notice that Islamic society is puritanical, it is an act of “Islamophobia.” Nonetheless, Muslims are enraged yet again, this time because of this film’s depiction of Islamic society as “puritanical and misogynistic.” And really,…

Australia to expel Israeli diplomat for killing Hamas jihad terrorist

Australia to expel Israeli diplomat for killing Hamas jihad terrorist

You’d think they’d be happy that the Israelis took out a Hamas jihadist. But no, it’s all about the passports. “Australia moves to expel Israeli diplomat,” by Rod Mcguirk for Associated Press, May 23 (thanks to Mackie): CANBERRA, Australia – Australia ordered the expulsion of an Israeli diplomat Monday after…

Iraq: Girls sold as sex slaves, then prosecuted for prostitution and other “crimes”

Iraq: Girls sold as sex slaves, then prosecuted for prostitution and other “crimes”

And when they are released from prison, they face the prospect of additional violence and honor killings at the hands of their families and former communities: “We’ve come across cases where young women have preferred to stay in prison or custody than to be released….” Apologists might claim this is…

Pakistan arrests family members of NYC car bomb jihadist, says he attended jihad training camp

Pakistan arrests family members of NYC car bomb jihadist, says he attended jihad training camp

A widening jihad plot. “Pakistan makes arrests connected to NYC bomb attempt,” by Zeeshan Haider for Reuters, May 4 (thanks to Pamela Geller): ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistani police arrested several people on Tuesday in connection with the failed Times Square car bomb attack in New York, security sources said. “We…

NYC car bomb jihadist seized on Dubai-bound plane

NYC car bomb jihadist seized on Dubai-bound plane

It was unclear in this story, but Faisal Shahzad was one of the men seized on the plane to Dubai. “NYC bomb suspect seized aboard Dubai-bound plane,” by Tom Hays and Colleen Long for Associated Press, May 4: NEW YORK (AP) – A Pakistani-born U.S. citizen was hauled off a…

Three militant Methodists taken off New York-Dubai flight — no, wait…

Three militant Methodists taken off New York-Dubai flight — no, wait…

The Times Square jihadist, Faisal Shahzad, was arrested while trying to flee to Dubai. “Three passengers taken off New York-Dubai flight,” from AFP, May 4 (thanks to Sr. Soph): DUBAI (AFP) – Emirates Airlines said on Tuesday that three passengers were removed from a New York-Dubai flight, after US officials…

Crimes punishable by death in the UAE include…apostasy

Crimes punishable by death in the UAE include…apostasy

But wait! I thought all the learned analysts had assured us that there is no death penalty for apostasy in Islam! Isn’t that right, Dr. Bassiouni? Mr. Kruse? Ms. Heagney? Sharia Alert from the modern, moderate UAE: “Death Penalty: UAE; Man Who Murdered Lover’s Husband Sentenced,” from ANSAmed, May 3…

Muslim women seek to surgically “restore” virginity for their own safety — in Paris

Muslim women seek to surgically “restore” virginity for their own safety — in Paris

This story makes extensive use of the “culture” canard — that is, don’t blame Islam, blame “cultural” influences. Here’s the problem: Cultural influences do count, and in a big way. Why? Islam, despite its claims of being eternal, unchanged, and handed down in perfect form from on high, did not…



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