albawaba.com: Sheikh Tantawi: France has right to ban Islamic headscarves in state schools: "Ahead of his talks with French Interior Minister, the Grand Sheikh of Egypt`s Al-Azhar University, the highest authority in Sunni Islam, stated on Tuesday that France had the right to ban Islamic headscarves in state schools.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2003
FBI Identifies Almanacs As Terrorist Warning Sign
-- GOPUSA: "The FBI has identified a new and unexpected warning sign for law enforcement officials to be on guard for in the ongoing war on terrorism: people carrying almanacs."
-- GOPUSA: "The FBI has identified a new and unexpected warning sign for law enforcement officials to be on guard for in the ongoing war on terrorism: people carrying almanacs."
Tallahassee Democrat | 12/30/2003 | Arab democracy must come from Arab states refers to "Arab Human Development Report"
americandaily.com, Internet Terrorist Back On Line With More Threats - Jeremy Reynalds "A self-proclaimed al Qaeda operative known for issuing a number of threatening pronouncements on the Internet against the United States, has returned to his "pulpit" with a new on-line name.
"Daleel Almojahid is now using the address caveofdarkness@yahoo.com after his previous account was apparently shut down by his Internet service provider. Referring to his continuing ability to remain on line, Almojahid commented "the sound of truth never shuts down."
"Daleel Almojahid is now using the address caveofdarkness@yahoo.com after his previous account was apparently shut down by his Internet service provider. Referring to his continuing ability to remain on line, Almojahid commented "the sound of truth never shuts down."
Sunday, December 28, 2003
"New York Daily News - Home - U.S. fears New Year's Eve terror try, 27 Dec 03: " ... the latest issue of Al Qaeda's Internet magazine, The Voice of Jihad, hit the Web Thursday and included praise for a Dec. 19 audiotape by Ayman Al-Zawahiri, the terror network's second in command under Osama Bin Laden.
"The site claimed 'America is falling [in] just a matter of time.'
"The message in the magazine - which came a day after Al Qaeda thug Abu Mohammed al-Ablaj E-mailed threats against the U.S. to a Saudi weekly - is worrisome because the group's attacks often follow high-profile communications, said Rita Katz, author of 'Terrorist Hunter,' who obtained the screed.
"'It definitely indicates the latest Zawahiri tape was very important to Al Qaeda members,' Katz said. 'It appears they were actually waiting for messages like this.'""
"The site claimed 'America is falling [in] just a matter of time.'
"The message in the magazine - which came a day after Al Qaeda thug Abu Mohammed al-Ablaj E-mailed threats against the U.S. to a Saudi weekly - is worrisome because the group's attacks often follow high-profile communications, said Rita Katz, author of 'Terrorist Hunter,' who obtained the screed.
"'It definitely indicates the latest Zawahiri tape was very important to Al Qaeda members,' Katz said. 'It appears they were actually waiting for messages like this.'""
thestar.com.my, Harnessing technology to stay connected:
"The National Library announced in November that it hopes to allocate RM5mil to RM10mil from its 2004 budget to ICT technology for the next phase of its International Islamic Digital Library project.
"Director-general Datuk Zawiyah Baba said under the new phase, the digital library would be enhanced with more archived collections to position itself as a premier centralised repository of knowledge on Islam and the Muslim communities.
"The National Library will be working in collaboration with international institutions and libraries – such as the Al Azhar University in Egypt, Al-Marashi al-Najafi Library in Iran, Chester Beatty Library in Ireland, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, International Islamic University Malaysia and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) – to collect and preserve the rich tradition, heritage and teachings of Islam that can help foster cross-cultural understanding in the world.
"Earlier, in April, the National Library launched its e-learning portal. Called E-library User Education Module, the RM26,500 (US$7,000) project funded by Unesco is aimed at promoting online resources among library users, particularly students and researchers."
The idea of an archive is an important one. It will be interestng to see what kinds of materials are included (and excluded) from this collection.
"The National Library announced in November that it hopes to allocate RM5mil to RM10mil from its 2004 budget to ICT technology for the next phase of its International Islamic Digital Library project.
"Director-general Datuk Zawiyah Baba said under the new phase, the digital library would be enhanced with more archived collections to position itself as a premier centralised repository of knowledge on Islam and the Muslim communities.
"The National Library will be working in collaboration with international institutions and libraries – such as the Al Azhar University in Egypt, Al-Marashi al-Najafi Library in Iran, Chester Beatty Library in Ireland, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, International Islamic University Malaysia and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) – to collect and preserve the rich tradition, heritage and teachings of Islam that can help foster cross-cultural understanding in the world.
"Earlier, in April, the National Library launched its e-learning portal. Called E-library User Education Module, the RM26,500 (US$7,000) project funded by Unesco is aimed at promoting online resources among library users, particularly students and researchers."
The idea of an archive is an important one. It will be interestng to see what kinds of materials are included (and excluded) from this collection.
Michael Wolfe: Fighting
Fear — Why the fight against terrorism is similar to the fight against HIV and AIDS, December 28, 2003 Wolfe writes effectively on stereotyping here. He is perhaps best known for his documentary on the hajj.
Fear — Why the fight against terrorism is similar to the fight against HIV and AIDS, December 28, 2003 Wolfe writes effectively on stereotyping here. He is perhaps best known for his documentary on the hajj.
indianexpress.com, Our terror, now theirs too : "When Jaish and Lashkar get onto American State Department terrorist lists they reincarnate themselves under new names that are announced on the internet. "
Saturday, December 27, 2003
Thursday, December 25, 2003
Aljazeera.Net - Saudis swoop on DIY bomb guide"Saudi Arabia, which has faced a wave of bomb attacks, is fighting a new hi-tech enemy - a do-it-yourself guide to bomb-making.
"Authorities in the kingdom have arrested five people after raiding computer shops selling compact disks containing hidden bomb-making instructions, a local newspaper reported on Thursday.
"Police were questioning four owners of computer shops in the southern Jazan region and a fifth person believed to have supplied the CDs to the shops, Al-Watan newspaper said"
"Authorities in the kingdom have arrested five people after raiding computer shops selling compact disks containing hidden bomb-making instructions, a local newspaper reported on Thursday.
"Police were questioning four owners of computer shops in the southern Jazan region and a fifth person believed to have supplied the CDs to the shops, Al-Watan newspaper said"
Reuters | Saudi Arrests Five After Seizing Bomb-Making CDs: "Saudi authorities, facing a wave of militant attacks, have arrested five people after raiding computer shops selling compact disks containing hidden bomb-making instructions, a local newspaper reported on Thursday."
Islamic clergy embrace Internet - AME Info FN not much news here, as it alludes to another article that I couldn't track down today
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