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Legal
IS captives were forced to sing ‘Hotel Osama’: French hostage
(AFP) A French journalist held by the Islamic State in Syria testified Wednesday that he and other hostages were forced by their captors to sing a depraved parody of the Eagles song “Hotel California” called “Hotel Osama.” “It was terrifying for us, […]
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Tories suspend Ipswich councillor over alleged Islamophobic tweets
(BBC) A Conservative councillor has been suspended from the group after sharing alleged Islamophobic posts on Twitter. Steve Flood, who represents the Sprites ward on Ipswich Borough Council, allegedly shared tweets that criticised Islam on his account. Ipswich Conservative Association suspended him […]
Academics & Education
Slain teacher Samuel Paty’s coworkers grapple with role of ex-pupils in attack
(Radio France) As six teenagers go on trial for allegedly helping to incite the murder of French schoolteacher Samuel Paty, who was beheaded near Paris three years ago, 13 of his colleagues are watching the case from the courtroom. They told RFI […]