Muslim Boys at a Swiss School Must Shake Teachers’ Hands, Even Female Ones - The New York Times

June 1, 2016

When two Syrian immigrant brothers refused to shake their female teacher’s hand this year, it ignited national outrage in Switzerland.This week, the authorities in the northern canton of Basel-Landschaft ruled that the students, who studied at a public school in the small town of Therwil, could not refuse to shake their teacher’s hand on religious grounds. They said that parents whose children refused to obey the longstanding tradition could be fined up to 5,000 Swiss francs, about $5,050.

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London Becomes a Leading Destination for French Jews After Attacks - The New York Times

April 26, 2016

As France grapples with radical Islam and a rise in anti-Semitic acts, a growing number of Jews are choosing to settle in the British capital.

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Pope And Patriarch Make A Rare Show Of Unity In Greece : Parallels : NPR

April 20, 2016

The leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox churches called on Europe to show greater compassion for migrants, a move widely welcomed by migrants as well as residents on the Greek island of Lesbos.

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Moral Issues in Europe’s Migrant Crisis | February 25, 2016 | Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | PBS

March 8, 2016

“The countries neighboring Syria—Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan—have been extremely generous to the refugees,” says Michel Gabaudan, president of Refugees International. “But they’re bursting at the seams now, and that’s why we see people moving out. I think perhaps where we have failed is not to give sufficient support to these countries so that the host communities would feel the world was sharing the burden, and that’s a feeling that they don’t have.” More →

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Migrant Influx in Germany Raises Fears of Anti-Semitism - The New York Times

February 26, 2016

Apprehension is growing over the arrival of thousands of Muslims raised in countries where anti-Semitism and anti-Israeli sentiment are virulent.

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After Attack, An Uproar Over A Call For French Jews To Quit Wearing Yarmulkes

January 15, 2016

A Jewish community leader in the southern city of Marseille has sparked controversy by calling on Jews to stop wearing skullcaps after a teacher was the victim of an anti-Semitic attack.

Source: After Attack, An Uproar Over A Call For French Jews To Quit Wearing Yarmulkes : Parallels : NPR

German TV helps Muslim refugees understand secular law, religious freedom

December 27, 2015

The first Arabic-language television talk show in Germany aims to help foster the integration of refugees from Arab countries with a simple message: "Follow the rules!"

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Refugees Across Europe Fear Repercussions From Paris Attacks - The New York Times

November 24, 2015

After fleeing their homeland to escape war and Islamist extremism, many now find that their long trek to the Continent may offer no guarantee of protection.

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After The Attacks, Activist Reminds: French Muslims Have Been Hurt, Too : NPR

November 18, 2015

Social activist Rokhaya Diallo says that French Muslims shouldn't be expected to answer for the violence in Paris because of their religion — and that they have felt the pain of the attacks, as well.

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For Some Muslim Asylum-Seekers In Germany, Christianity Beckons : Parallels : NPR

November 11, 2015

Some Muslim migrants from Afghanistan and Iran are converting to Christianity in Germany. Skeptics claim it is a ploy to gain asylum.

Source: For Some Muslim Asylum-Seekers In Germany, Christianity Beckons : Parallels : NPR

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Muslim Boys at a Swiss School Must Shake Teachers’ Hands, Even Female Ones - The New York Times

London Becomes a Leading Destination for French Jews After Attacks - The New York Times

Pope And Patriarch Make A Rare Show Of Unity In Greece : Parallels : NPR

Moral Issues in Europe’s Migrant Crisis | February 25, 2016 | Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | PBS

Migrant Influx in Germany Raises Fears of Anti-Semitism - The New York Times

After Attack, An Uproar Over A Call For French Jews To Quit Wearing Yarmulkes

German TV helps Muslim refugees understand secular law, religious freedom

Refugees Across Europe Fear Repercussions From Paris Attacks - The New York Times

After The Attacks, Activist Reminds: French Muslims Have Been Hurt, Too : NPR

For Some Muslim Asylum-Seekers In Germany, Christianity Beckons : Parallels : NPR

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