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Government & Politics
Home Office to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir as terror group
(BBC) One of the most controversial Islamist groups in the UK, Hizb ut-Tahrir, is to be banned as a terrorist organisation, accused of praising the Hamas attacks. Home Secretary James Cleverly said the group was “antisemitic” and “actively promotes and encourages terrorism.” […]
Clerics & Preachers
Paris imam ‘won’t stop fight’ against antisemitism despite attempted mosque attack
(Algemeiner) A prominent French imam has vowed to continue combating antisemitism and advancing interfaith dialogue with the Jewish community following an attempted attack on his mosque by a knife-wielding assailant. “I’ve been living under police protection for years, I’m getting used to […]
Clothing
French PM convenes Cabinet members after ministers spar over banning hijabs in sports Cracks started to appear within the government over the issue in recent days.
(Politico) French Prime Minister François Bayrou convened key Cabinet members on Tuesday after divisions among ministers over banning athletes from wearing hijabs during sporting events spilled into public view. “There’s only one line within the government … no visible religious symbols should […]