Sunday, May 08, 2005
Militants vow revenge for mosque shooting - Iraq's new chapter - MSNBC.com, 6 May 05 ""O nation of Islam, do not be surprised (by the ruling to clear the Marine) ... as they are crusaders and Jews who have declared war on Islam and Muslims," said a statement from Al-Qaida Organization for Holy War in Iraq on an Islamist Web site."
CNN.com - Afghan blast kills U.N. worker - May 8, 2005 "A U.N. worker was among three people killed in an explosion at an Internet cafe in the Afghan capital Kabul, officials said Sunday."
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Star (Malaysia) TechCentral: At the top of their game, 5 May 05: "Women have also risen high in the private sector. Much credit for the phenomenon must go to the Government's pro-women policies, and its focus on the advancement of women, who make up about half of the country's workforce."
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Monday, May 02, 2005
Resource Center for Cyberculture Studies two new reviews of Islam in the Digital Age, by Alan Sondheim and Robert Tynes.
latest edition of sawt al-jihad is published: Middle East Online, Saudi Al-Qaeda branch makes Internet comeback, 27 Apr 05: "The 29th edition of the magazine, which runs to more than 40 pages, includes an editorial by Saud al-Otaibi, written before he was killed in the April 3-5 clashes and who is described by the authorities as Al-Qaeda's chief in Saudi Arabia."
Times of Oman, Iraq detains five over murder of British hostage, 1 May 05: "Iraqi troops detained five suspects in the murder of British hostage Margaret Hassan on Sunday after recovering some of her belongings in a raid in a rare coup for the country's under-fire security forces."
Allegations from The Times: Qatar buys off Al-Qaeda attacks with oil millions - Sunday Times - Times Online, 1 May 05: "In a recent message broadcast via the internet, Osama Bin Laden told followers that operations in Iraq were costing Al-Qaeda more than £500,000 a month."
MAKE: Blog: Hacking in Iraq, Interview with Jake Appelbaum tech update from Kurdistan/Iraq from video blogger Appelbaum haven't had a chance to study the blog yet, but will give it a go soon.
Cairo Magazine - The next revolution, 27 Apr 05: "Only a few years ago, erratic dialup was the only way to get online in Egypt. Then, free internet, ISDN lines, DSL lines and Wi-Fi have come in rapid succession, revolutionizing internet access. Even more change could come with the latest technology to hit the country with Power Line Communications (PLC) connecting to the internet through power outlets."
IslamOnline - Islam and Muslims in Cyberspace: From (Re)presenting to (Re) understanding, 28 Apr 05 cites Virtually Islamic, in this overview of issues.
Gulf Times Newspaper - Internet posting bin Laden mystery, 30 Apr 05: "The entry on www.islam-minbar.net website began by saying there was news bin Laden had died but went on to say he was alive but, as a human being, could die any time and that Muslims should be prepared for that when it happens."
Another hostage pleads for life - World - Times Online, 1 May 05: "Last night it appeared that al-Zarqawi may have another card to play: a videotape showed a kidnapped Australian who identified himself as Douglas Wood begging for his life and surrounded by gunmen."
OfficialWire: 'Kingdom Of Heaven' May Aid Interfaith Dialogue, 1 May 05 : "Unfortunately, Internet chat rooms and talk radio shows are already abuzz with the concerns of those who cannot fathom how Muslims can be portrayed as dignified, proud and humane people for whom the ends did not justify the means. Media reports indicated that some conservative Christian are 'marshalling their forces' against the film, claiming it is 'insulting and unfair.'"
Jihad Unspun - Abu Messab Al-Zarqawi: O People Of Islam! Strength, Strength!, 2 May 05: "A new tape from the leader of al-Qaida in the Land of the Two Rivers that surfaced Friday has not only sparked a sharp rise in attacks over the weekend but follows to the letter the al-Qaida Strategy To The Year 2020, adding further validity to that document."
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