Dutch Cartoonist Arrested, Released for Anti-Muslim Drawings

Fri May 16, 2008 7:49 AM

A Dutch Internet cartoonist was arrested and then released again on suspicion of publishing work that is discriminatory against Muslims and people of color, Amsterdam police disclosed on Friday, May 16.

Comments (0)- Source: Deutsche Welle

New hotline for hate crime victims

Thu May 15, 2008 2:15 PM

Police have launched a new hotline for people suffering from homophobic abuse.

Comments (0)- Source: News Shopper

Major Abortion Rights Group Endorses Obama

Thu May 15, 2008 11:21 AM

Democrat Barack Obama has won the endorsement of NARAL Pro-Choice America, a leading abortion rights advocacy organization that has supported rival Hillary Rodham Clinton throughout her political career.

Comments (0)- Source: CBS 4 Denver

Skins 'orgy' poster is banned

Thu May 15, 2008 7:38 AM

A poster promoting the second series of E4's teen drama, Skins, has been banned by the advertising standards agency.

Comments (0)- Source: BBC

Muslim woman's veil case dismissed

Wed May 14, 2008 5:03 PM

A federal judge in Detroit has dismissed the case of a Muslim woman who sued a judge for demanding she remove her veil in court.

Comments (0)- Source: MSNBC

Hindu groups seek ban of Myers film "Guru" in India

Wed May 14, 2008 4:47 PM

"The Love Guru" has not received a warm welcome from some Hindu groups, who reportedly have requested that India's Central Board of Film Certification and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ban screenings of the Mike Myers comedy in India.

Comments (0)- Source: Reuters

N.J. student banned in torching of kid's turban

Wed May 14, 2008 4:11 PM

Officials in New Jersey are banning a high school senior from campus after he was charged with setting fire to a fellow student's turban.

Comments (0)- Source: Baltimore Sun

Europe's most racist fans come to Britain (and there's not a black player in sight)

Wed May 14, 2008 12:28 PM

Manchester police and the Government have warned some of the world's most notoriously racist football fans ? those of Zenit St Petersburg ? not to bring their abuse of black players to Britain when their side face Glasgow Rangers in the Uefa Cup final at the City of Manchester stadium tonight.

Comments (0)- Source: The Independent

La. House Panel OKs Ban on Holiday Masks for Sex Offenders

Wed May 14, 2008 7:42 AM

A Louisiana House committee has approved a mask ban that forces sex offenders to show their faces, even at Halloween, Mardi Gras, Christmas and other holidays.

Comments (0)- Source: Foxnews

T-Shirt Bearing Obama's Name Sparks Protests

Wed May 14, 2008 7:12 AM

A T-shirt bearing Barack Obama's name has sparked a protest in Georgia. The shirt being sold at a bar in Marietta shows a cartoon chimp, Curious George, peeling a banana with the words "Obama in '08" printed beneath.

Comments (0)- Source: CBS 4 Denver

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