News Stories - March 1-7

Jerusalem Holy Site Protest Ended by Police - A protest at one of Jerusalem's most holy sites was ended by police with the arrest of 7 Palestinians.

Source - CBC News

Violence flares at Jerusalem Holy Site - Coverage of the same story from the National Post, do both articles provide the same perspectives and coverage?

Source - National Post

Palestinian Cabinet Stakes Claim Amid Shrine Furor - Yet another story regarding coverage of the issues related to the above articles.

Source - CTV News

When reading the above articles, how do they differ in their coverage of the issue?  How are those involved portrayed and how might this influence how readers of various news sources understand the same issue?  What is the importance of Abraham to this issue and how might you relate that to the discussions you have in tutorials or points made by Professor Carter in lecture?

Sectarian Violence in Nigeria Leaves 200 Dead - How does this story portray both the Christians and Muslims involved in this conflict?  Does the story provide any background as to the political situation in the area, or any history of religious strife that may exist?

Source - CBC News

Iraqi Refugees Vote with Sunnis hoping for strong turnout - How might this article regarding voting in Iraq relate to our understanding of Islam, considering what has been discussed in class so far this semester.  How does the process of differentiation within Islam, which took place over 1300 years ago, bear relevance in Iraq today?

Source - The Star News

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