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

News Stories - February 4-11

Sinn Fein says Protestants must compromise - This news story is covering an issue regarding the long running religious politics of Northern Ireland. Source: CBC News

20 Shiite pilgrims killed in Iraq attack - This story covers the latest in a group of recent attacks on pilgrims headed to the Iraqi city of Karbala.  Keep in mind the importance of the Battle of Karbala, which took place in 680, as discussed in the "Differentiation" section of CIWR.  Source: The Globe and Mail

Israeli PM: peace talks could resume soon - This story discusses how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he believes peace talks with Palestinians may resume in a matter of weeks.  Source: The Hamilton Spectator