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Man accused of trying to join Islamist militants appears in courtupdated: Thu Jul 22 2010 12:46:00

A Virginia man accused of attempting to travel to Somalia to join the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab appeared in federal court Thursday, requesting that an attorney be appointed for him.

Has 'South Park' gone too far this time?updated: Thu Apr 22 2010 19:11:00

Nothing is sacred on "South Park."

Islamic website vs. 'South Park'updated: Thu Apr 22 2010 19:11:00

A radical Islamic website warns the creators of "South Park" after the Prophet Mohammed was featured on the show.

Islamic group: 'South Park' post a call to protest, not violenceupdated: Wed Apr 21 2010 11:37:00

A radical Islamic website says despite a provocative post -- warning the creators of "South Park" that they risk violent retribution for depicting the Prophet Mohammed in a bear suit -- the site is calling simply for protest, not violence.

Connector: Ayaan Hirsi Aliupdated: Mon Sep 07 2009 12:56:00

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a Somalia-born writer, activist, and former member of the Dutch Parliament. She is an outspoken advocate for women's rights in Islamic society and a strong critic of Muslim extremism.

Anti-Islam film's maker blasts UK over banupdated: Thu Feb 12 2009 11:06:00

Controversial Dutch filmmaker Geert Wilders condemned as "crazy and cowardly" Britain's refusal to let him enter the country Thursday.

Anti-Islamic film's maker faces UK banupdated: Thu Feb 12 2009 09:53:00

A Dutch lawmaker who made a controversial film about Islam planned to travel to Britain on Thursday despite a ban on his entry.

Dutch politician faces charges over anti-Islam filmupdated: Wed Jan 21 2009 11:46:00

Dutch authorities will file charges against a lawmaker for inciting religious hatred in speeches and a film he made about Islam last year, an Amsterdam district prosecutor told CNN Wednesday.

Dutch anti-Koran film's Web site shut downupdated: Mon Mar 24 2008 03:18:00

A Web site promoting a Dutch lawmaker's film critical of Islam has been suspended by its host company after the firm received unspecified complaints about its content, the company disclosed Sunday.

Newsmaker: Ayaan Hirsi Aliupdated: Fri Oct 12 2007 08:56:00

It was reported this week that the Dutch government are to withdraw their round-the-clock protection for Ayaan Hirsi Ali -- the former Dutch MP and outspoken critic of Islam -- if she remains in the United States. It is the latest in a long line of controversies that have punctuated the life of the Somali-born activist.

Dutch PM, cabinet resignupdated: Fri Jun 30 2006 03:38:00

The Dutch prime minister and his cabinet have resigned after a coalition party withdrew its support in a row over the country's immigration minister.

Dutch prime minister to step downupdated: Thu Jun 29 2006 21:09:00

The Dutch government is expected to resign on Friday after a coalition party withdrew its support in a row over the country's immigration minister.

7 held in Dutch anti-terror raidsupdated: Fri Oct 14 2005 08:02:00

Dutch authorities detained seven terrorist suspects believed to be plotting attacks on politicians and the bombing of a government building, officials said.

Dutch raid 'Kurd training ground'updated: Sat Nov 13 2004 05:43:00

Dutch police say they have raided a suspected paramilitary training ground for Kurdish militants in the southern Netherlands, arresting 29 people.

Flowers as Dutch film man crematedupdated: Tue Nov 09 2004 10:44:00

On the day of his cremation, hundreds of people laid flowers, candles and notes at the spot where controversial Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh was killed.

Film man death: 'Extremists' linkupdated: Wed Nov 03 2004 06:04:00

A suspected Muslim extremist with alleged terrorist ties was under arrest Wednesday in the death of a Dutch filmmaker who criticized the treatment of women under Islam.

Muslim row filmmaker 'murdered'updated: Tue Nov 02 2004 07:33:00

Controversial Dutch filmmaker and newspaper columnist Theo van Gogh, who made a film about violence against women in Islamic societies, has been murdered in Amsterdam, police said.

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