Britain throws more money at fighting Islam in the communities On 10/12/2008 Britain's Home Secretary; Jacqui Smith said that the government's counter-terrorism strategy had to extend to challenging non-violent extremist groups that "skirt the fringes of the law ... to promote hate-filled ideologies". She urged local authorities and the police to tackle extremist groups that were targeting mosques and community centres to create the idea that being Muslim and being…

Italy floats proposal to ban the building of new mosques On 3/12/08 a proposal by the anti-immigration party of Italian Interior Minister Roberto Maroni for a moratorium on the building of new mosques amid terrorism fears in Italy sparked outrage among Muslim leaders. The Northern League, the main ally of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, suggested the ban. "Mosques are springing up like mushrooms, and mayors can do nothing about it…

Latin America: Russia Bolsters ties with VenezuelaTaking advantage of America's waning influence in Latin America, leaders of Russia and Venezuela vowed closer cooperation to establish a "multi-polar" world. The pledge came ahead of planned Russian Naval exercises with Venezuela. Speaking about the closer military cooperation Russian President Medvedev said, "is not a market relationship or aimed at any other state but is based on partnership ... It should strengthen multi-polarity…

Obama chooses Muslim haters as his advisorsRecently Obama's appointment of Rahm Emanuel as Chief of Staff has raised consternation amongst Arab nations. Emanuel is an avid Israeli supporter. He holds an Israeli passport and joined the Israeli army reserve during the first Gulf War in the early 1990s. A prominent Israeli newspaper, Maariv described Mr. Emanuel's appointment as "our man in the White House". No less has been attention attracted…