Monday, February 22, 2010

News Stories Feb 20-27

Pope sounds warning over airport body scans -  The Pope has voiced his opinion regarding recent body scanners.  The article also mentions the reaction of Muslim groups in North America to airport security and body scanners. Source - CBC NEWS

Israeli soldiers clash with Palestinian protesters - "A crowd of Palestinian youths pelted Israeli soldiers with stones and empty bottles on Monday, drawing tear gas and stun grenades in the most serious violence in this volatile West Bank city in months..." Source: CTV NEWS

Gaddafi calls jihad against Switzerland - "Libyan leader Muammar Gaddaficalled yesterday for a jihad or armed struggle against Switzerland using all means, saying it was an infidel state that was destroying mosques." Read more about President Gaddafi's interpretations on this situation and consider how interpretation on both sides is important to this issue.

Source - National Post