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Switzerland: Muslim woman fined for wearing a burqa sees fine increased tenfold after appealing

A Swiss court made an example of the case by increasing the penalty tenfold after a Muslim woman appealed a fine for wearing a burqa in a public place, calling it “Islamophobia”.

Norwegian Conservative blasts politicians after Berlin terror attack: “Not a single word about Islam”

While prominent politicians from the Labour Party (Ap) and the Green Party (MDG) filled Facebook with expressions of grief and rainbow flags, Conservative Party (Høyre) Deputy Leader Ola Svenneby believes they are deliberately avoiding the central issue: that the perpetrator was an Islamist.

Suspected terrorist Abdul Ballout shot dead by police

The suspected 21-year-old terrorist, Abdul Ballout, who drove into a crowd during a Pride celebration, has now been shot dead. Police have confirmed this.

Iran’s best missiles are becoming increasingly dangerous

Iran’s Kheibar Shekan ballistic missiles pose certain challenges for the US Air Force and represent a threat to American troops stationed in the Gulf region. Nevertheless, the United States still retains almost complete control of the airspace.

“No death cult in the US”: Canadian fled to save his wife from euthanasia

Yet another Canadian is sounding the alarm after confronting what he calls a “death cult” within the public healthcare system: His wife was allegedly pressured into choosing euthanasia instead of receiving life-saving treatment.

Woman convicted over racist remarks in Minnesota

A Minnesota mother of a young child has been convicted for using a word regarded as racist. The case against Shiloh Hendrix has sparked a debate about the state of freedom of speech in the United States. The verdict is expected to be appealed.

Terror fanatic Abdul Ballout (21) lived 100 metres from the Pride parade

Abdul Rahman Toufic Ballout (21) had been convicted of planning a terrorist attack and was required to attend a deradicalisation course while on parole, having been released earlier than usual. He lived right next to Saturday’s Pride parade, where either he or a possible accomplice drove a van into the crowd.

German police are hunting Abdul B

One woman has been killed and 16 people injured after a van ploughed into a crowd during the Pride celebrations in Berlin on Saturday evening. German police are now hunting Abdul B (21), a man they themselves describe as being part of the city’s Islamist milieu. He is believed to be armed and dangerous.

At least one person killed in Berlin Pride parade attack; Police hunt suspected Islamist

A perpetrator drove a van into the crowd during a Pride parade in Berlin. Several people are reported to have been injured, although the severity of their injuries remains unknown. Police are searching for a suspected Islamist who, according to witnesses, fled the scene on foot carrying a machete.

Burnham’s flagship care home plan won’t cover rent, food or energy

Britain’s new Prime Minister has pledged a massive expansion of social care housing and nursing homes. Yet residents will most likely still have to bear a substantial share of the costs themselves. Burnham’s proposal therefore appears, at least in part, to be little more than political theatre.