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Clerics & Preachers
Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary faces May trial on terrorism charges
(AP) The trial of radical British preacher Anjem Choudary on a charge of leading a terrorist organization will start in May of next year, a judge said Friday. Choudary, 56, is also charged with two other counts under the Terrorism Act: membership […]
Legal
Ex-EDL leader Tommy Robinson to appeal against jail sentence
(BBC) The former leader of the English Defence League (EDL) is to appeal against his 13-month prison sentence. Tommy Robinson, from Bedfordshire, admitted contempt of court after filming outside Leeds Crown Court during a trial in May. A judge told him his […]
News: Europe
Manchester Arena inquiry: Fire response hit by communication breakdown
(BBC) A “massive breakdown in communications” meant the fire service did not arrive at the Manchester Arena bombing until more than two hours after the explosion, an inquiry has heard. Senior firefighter Andy Berry agreed the length of time was “unacceptable.” Salman […]