How the latest Britain First propaganda targets the ‘local English homeless’

November 25, 2016 Article

Following some recent leadership turmoil, the far-right street defence organisation and political party Britain First, have tried a new form of ‘outreach’. A small number of party members, led by interim leader Jayda Fransen, who was convicted of wearing a uniform for a political purpose and a religiously aggravated charge earlier this month, spent time in

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Wildfires tear across Israel, Netanyahu calls arsonists ‘terrorists’

November 25, 2016 Article

Wildfires tore across central and northern Israel on Thursday, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee the city of Haifa, as leaders blamed arsonists [...]

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French Jewish leaders criticise Fillon over fundamentalism comments

November 24, 2016 Article

Jewish leaders criticised French presidential frontrunner Francois Fillon on Wednesday for suggesting Jews had in the past not wanted to respect the country’s rules. Fillon, [...]

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Obama issues final Thanksgiving wishes as president

November 24, 2016 Article

Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday (November 24) wished Americans a happy Thanksgiving in his weekly address. Obama urged his countrymen and women to [...]

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Neo-Nazi terrorist Thomas Mair given whole life term for Jo Cox murder

November 23, 2016 Article

The neo-Nazi terrorist Thomas Mair has been found guilty of the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox. The jury also found the 53-year-old guilty of possession of a firearm with intent to commit and indictable offence. And for the possession of an offensive weapon. Both weapons were used to shoot and stab Mrs Cox outside

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Turkey’s AK Party to review controversial bill on underage marriage

November 22, 2016 Article

Turkey’s ruling AK Party is withdrawing a proposed bill on underage marriage for further consultations, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Tuesday, after opposition and [...]

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Tell MAMA Partnerships with UK Police Forces in 2016

November 22, 2016 Article

Since 2012 Tell MAMA has successfully monitored anti-Muslim hatred in the UK, provided direct support to thousands of victims and raised public awareness of the impact that hate crimes have on individuals, families and communities. In March 2015 Tell MAMA became one of only two community organisations to sign an agreement with the National Police

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Church in northern Iraq reopened after two years under IS control

November 20, 2016 Article

The bells have rung out after two years of silence in the Mar Korkeis church in the town of Bashiqa, some 15 km (10 miles) [...]

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Video purports to show IS fighters attacking Iraqi forces near Mosul

November 20, 2016 Article

Video posted online on Saturday (November 19) by the Islamic State-affiliated Amaq News Agency appears to show clashes between IS fighters and Iraqi forces near [...]

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On website, thousands of Americans pledge to side with Muslims amid talk of registry

November 20, 2016 Article

'Stand as One' web-site asks people to register as Muslims post Donald Trump's threats to register US Muslim citizens

Thousands of Americans have pledged online to stand in solidarity with Muslims in the United States amid suggestions from President-elect Donald Trump’s camp that he is mulling a national registry for immigrants from Muslim countries. On Friday, more than 13,000 people had signed a pledge on website Register US, promising to register as Muslims in

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