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Government & Politics
Paterson grants preliminary approval to measure allowing Islamic call to prayer
(Paterson Times) An ordinance allowing mosques to broadcast the adhan or Islamic call to prayer received preliminary approval from the City Council on Tuesday night. Council members voted 7-0-2 to approve a revised noise ordinance presented by councilman Shahin Khalique. The ordinance […]
Immigration
Omar Ameen’s attorneys say judge has rejected efforts to return Sacramento man to Iraq
(Sacramento Bee) Iraqi refugee Omar Ameen has won a ruling from a federal immigration judge that bars the government from sending him back to Iraq because of the possibility he could face torture there, but the Sacramento resident’s legal fight is continuing […]
Government & Politics
Jihadism-inspired extremism still biggest terrorism threat in Belgium
(Brussels Times) The greatest threat of terrorism continues to come from individuals inspired by Islamist extremism, often referred to as jihadism ideology. However, violence from right-wing extremists can also not be ruled out. Last year, there were 215 threat reports related to […]