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Pakistan May Name New Airport After Cradle of Buddhism

June 18, 2006

Source: The Times of India

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1656983.cms

On June 18, 2006 The Times of India reported, "Pakistan may name a new airport to be built in the capital after Gandhara, the ancient province known as the cradle of Buddhism in the sub-continent, apparently seeking to shed its image as a hardline Islamic country. The name Gandhara has been proposed for the new airport, for which ground is likely to be broken by the end of...

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More Than 100 People Attend First Annual Interfaith Picnic in Murrieta

June 18, 2006

Source: The Valley News

http://www.temeculavalleynews.com/story.asp?story_ID=15696

On June 18, 2006 The Valley News reported, "More than 100 people attended the Southwest Riverside County Interfaith Council first annual Interfaith Picnic Saturday, June 3. Held in Murrieta at the Washington Picnic Pavilion of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dinner was potluck. Activities included musical presentations, games and youth of different faiths talking...

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Letter to the Editor: "At Odds with Islam" by Adeeba Al-Zaman

June 18, 2006

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/editorial/14839134.htm

On June 18, 2006 a letter to the editor by Adeeba Al-Zaman, communications director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Philadelphia appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer: "As a practicing Muslim, I find Carlin Romano's commentary ('Daring to reject the cruelties and abuse of Islam,' June 4) at odds with the actual teachings and practice of my faith....

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Opinion: "What Pluralism Means to Islam" by Dr. Chandra Muzaffar

June 18, 2006

Source: The Star

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/6/18/focus/14577667&sec=focus

On June 18, 2006 The Star ran an opinion piece by Dr. Chandra Muzaffar, President of the International Movement for a Just World. Muzaffar writes, "I was perplexed – and perturbed – by the remark attributed to the State Mufti of Perak, Datuk Seri Harussani Zakaria, that pluralism was an attack upon the faith of the Muslims (Star, June 14,...

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London Museum Features Contemporary Islamic Art

June 17, 2006

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4987284.stm

On June 17, 2006 BBC News reported, " A new exhibition at the British Museum in London looks at contemporary art of the Islamic [w]orld. Word into Art - Artists of the Modern Middle East, focuses on the way artists are experimenting with different approaches to Arabic script. But the BBC's Vincent Dowd says you can also simply enjoy it as a useful guide to contemporary art in the Middle...

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Sikh Video Game Creator Claims BBC Misrepresented Sikhs as Anti-Muslim

June 17, 2006

Source: The Times of India

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1655899.cms

On June 17, 2006 The Times of India reported, "A Birmingham-based Sikh video game creator has accused the British Broadcasting Corp (BBC) of misrepresenting a Sikh history-based game he has developed as anti-Muslim. According to a report in Eastern Eye , an ethnic Indian newspaper in Britain, Taranjit Singh has claimed that BBC's Asian Network, in a show, manipulated and took...

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Lutheran Seminary in Chicago Establishes Center of Christian-Muslim Engagement

June 16, 2006

Source: ELCA Newservice

http://www.wfn.org/2006/06/msg00282.html

On June 16, 2006 ELCA Newservice reported, "The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) will inaugurate a Center of Christian-Muslim Engagement for Peace and Justice (CCME) Sept. 21. LSTC is one of eight seminaries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). According to an LSTC news release, the center will provide cultural and educational opportunities where Christians, Muslims and members of other...

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"Muslims Standing Tall for Multiculturalism in Canada" by Dr. Mohamed Elmasry

June 16, 2006

Source: Canadian Islamic Congress/The National Post

http://www.canadianislamiccongress.com/fb/friday_bulletin.php?fbdate=2006-06-16#2

On June 16, 2006 The National Post reported ran an opinion piece by Dr. Mohammed Elmasry, national president of the Canadian Islamic Congress. He writes, "Canadian Muslims are proud Canadians... But we are living in a post 9/11 era and Muslims are being seen through a dark and clouded lens. Realizing this...

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Muslim-American Ambassadors Set Out to Improve Image of US Abroad

June 16, 2006

Source: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2006/06/b47f318d-dcef-4b59-ac09-9a9d33a70805.html

On June 16, 2006 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported, "A recent survey again found that the world's opinion of the United States is slipping, and nowhere more so than in predominantly Muslim countries like Indonesia and Turkey. Next week the U.S. government launches a new people-to-people initiative...

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Prominent Leader of St. Louis Islamic Foundation Steps Down

June 16, 2006

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/religion/story/82CFB232D7846EE9862571900016C68D?OpenDocument

On June 16, 2006 the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported, "From settling family disputes to meeting with heads of state, Sheikh Muhammad Nur Abdullah has been a father of sorts for the Muslim community in St. Louis, a leading voice for Muslims in America and their...

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Pakistan to Liberalize Visas for Sikhs

June 16, 2006

Source: Hindustan Times

Wire Service: PTI

http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1721554,001300270001.htm

On June 16, 2006 the Press Trust of India reported, "Pakistan will liberalise its visa regime for Sikh pilgrims and improve facilities during their stay in the country, Prime Minister Shuakat Aziz has said. 'The government would not only issue them liberal visas but also offer them all possible facilities during their...

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