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[h=1]Partying with Princess Beatrice, a Chelsea townhouse...and a Nazi colonel grandfather: The very royal lifestyle of German princess who boasted of 'killing Muslims' at St Andrews University Oktoberfest[/h]
  • Princess Theodora Sayn-Wittgenstein appeared in Scottish court yesterday
  • Made comments about 'killing Muslims,' stripped off her clothes and assaulted staff at University of St Andrews party
  • Her defence said she'd brought 'shame to her family' as she was fined £1,000
  • Her grandfather was a senior German military officer decorated by Hitler
  • Brother married a relation of Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg who attempted to assassinate Nazi leader in 1944
  • Princess Beatrice attended their lavish Amerdingen castle wedding
  • Princess Theodora also linked to London businessman and his £1.2million Chelsea townhouse

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Her serene highness Therese Sayn-Wittgenstein, wearing a dark wig, arrives at Dundee Court with her father.

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The Princess's grandfather Ludwig Ferdinand Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg joined the army aged 20 - and fought in some of the most notorious battles of the Second World War. He was awarded a Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and posthumously promoted to Oberst


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[h=1]Muslim man murders pregnant prostitute because she was working near a mosque[/h]
  • Mariana Popa was six weeks pregnant when she was knifed by Farooq Shah
  • Romanian was trying to earn money to support family when she was killed
  • Shah stabbed her after warnings not to work near mosque in Ilford, Essex
  • The 21-year-old tried to claim in court that he was victim of mistaken identity
  • But he was found guilty by jurors and will spend 29 years in jail for murder

A Muslim who stabbed a pregnant Romanian prostitute to death after warning her not to work near a mosque was jailed for at least 29 years today.

Farooq Shah, 21, plunged a knife into Mariana Popa’s chest while riding his bicycle along a stretch of road notorious for sex workers.

Miss Popa, 24, had been in Britain for just three weeks and was trying to earn the money to support her family when she was stabbed in Ilford, Essex.


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Farooq Shah, left, plunged a knife into Mariana Popa, right, while riding his bicycle along a stretch of road notorious for sex workers

She staggered into Chicken & Pizza 4U in Ilford Lane and collapsed in a pool of blood as her killer rode away on his bike.

The mother-of-one was six weeks pregnant with her second child when she bled to death.

CCTV footage showed Shah waiting on the forecourt of a BP garage close to where prostitutes were working on Ilford Lane late on October 28.

Miss Popa could then be seen to walk towards him and speak to him before he stabbed her twice in the chest.

Prosecutors believe Shah was warning Miss Popa to leave the area - and she paid with her life when she refused.

Shah’s distinctive appearance exactly matched that of the killer - but he claimed he was the victim of mistaken identity.

He was found with another stolen mobile when he was arrested for the murder of Miss Popa.


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CCTV images shown in court captured the moment Mariana Popa was confronted by Farooq Shah near his local mosque in Ilford, Essex

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Jurors were shown CCTV footage of Farooq Shah from the night he murdered Romanian sex worker Mariana Popa, 24


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It has been reported that in 1961 there were seven mosques in Britain; there are now approximately 1,500




 

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Muslim group's fury over 'sacred symbol' in Jagger girl's perfume advert: Followers protest outside Harrods over campaign they say 'degrades' one of religion's holiest signs


  • Roberto Cavalli has been using sign in his campaign since 2011
  • H-like symbol seen on skin of Georgia May Jagger in perfume ad
  • Sufi Muslims say it is the symbol used by them to refer to Allah
  • Thousands have protested in London, Germany and Los Angeles


Gazing suggestively at the camera, Georgia May Jagger’s modelling campaign for Just Cavalli perfume certainly looks provocative.
However, it’s not the 22-year-old’s sultry pose that has triggered controversy, but the H-like symbol on her wrist.
The advert featuring the model daughter of Mick Jagger, part of a campaign by Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli, has been singled out by followers of a branch of Islam, who said it ‘cheapens’ and ‘degrades’ one of its holiest symbols.

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Controversial: The Just Cavalli campaign sees Georgia May Jagger, 22, with an ornate H-like symbol on her wrist, and has prompted demonstrations by Sufi Muslims in London

The pictures of Georgia May – daughter of the Rolling Stones frontman, 70, and model Jerry Hall, 57 – have prompted demonstrations by Sufi Muslims in London, outside Harrods, as well as in Dusseldorf, Germany, and Los Angeles, since they were first released in the middle of last year.
The campaign – put together by Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli to promote a designer fragrance – shows Miss Jagger with an ornate H-like symbol on her skin.


It’s similar to a sign Sufis use to refer to Allah and representatives of the community have said it is ‘heartbreaking’ to see it used to make money.
There are an estimated 500,000 adherents of Sufism worldwide and they are demanding the symbol, which they have previously had trademarked, be removed from the adverts.
American student Nasim Bahadorani, one of the protest organisers, said: ‘To use something that means so much to us for corporate profit cheapens our sacred symbol. It’s disrespectful, offensive and degrading.

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Protest: Sufi Muslims claim the Italian design house has inappropriately used a symbol sacred to practitioners of their mystical faith and have protested on several locations, such as outside Harrods in London

‘We have this sign that to us represents blessed peace. It’s a refuge. To see it disgraced like this for a company to make money is heartbreaking.’
Roberto Cavalli, which has used the image in campaigns since 2011, claims the symbols are not the same. It is a stance supported by the EU, which last month rejected a request by Sufi groups to ban the company from using the sign.
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Same, same, but different: Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has been using the image in campaigns since 2011

A spokesman for the fashion house said they are ‘deeply saddened by the distress expressed by’ the Sufi community but that they hope the EU ruling will ‘convince the Sufist religion of the complete good faith and the groundlessness of their requests’.
Despite the ruling, campaigners have kept up the pressure on social media using the hashtag ‘TakeOffJustLogo’ and have singled out Miss Jagger’s campaign, which includes a video where the model refers to the symbol as a ‘snakebite’ and a ‘sign of seduction’.
In a video produced by Sufi activists, which has been watched more than 12,000 times on YouTube, they accuse Robert Cavalli of ‘tearing communities apart’.
They pose the questions: ‘How long should people wait for action to be taken against the injustices witnessed around the world?
‘How long should we allow and tolerate Cavalli’s vindictive attack on faith by supporting and encouraging mistreatment of faith?’
This is not the first time Roberto Cavalli has run into trouble over the use of religious symbols.
Ten years ago, they made a line of bikinis which depicted Hindu gods.
The swimwear was stocked by Harrods but was pulled off the shelves after a backlash from faith groups.
The fashion house apologised at the time and said any offence was unintentional.
Miss Jagger has also modelled for brands including Chanel, Versace and Vivienne Westwood and appeared in the London Olympics Opening Ceremony as one of the representatives of British fashion, alongside Naomi Campbell, 44, and Kate Moss, 40


 

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[h=1]Chiefs’ Abdullah to join Aspire’s Ramadan activities[/h]








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Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Husain Abdullah (No 39) in action during a NFL match.
By Sports Reporter/Doha
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Husain Abdullah will head to Qatar in July to take part in Aspire Zone’s Ramadan activities.
A player from the National Football League (NFL), Abdullah will participate in a range of activities focusing on promoting American football and demonstrating how he balances a professional sports career with his Islamic faith.
Husain Abdullah said: “It’s an honor to be selected by Aspire Zone Foundation and the NFL to teach American Football in Doha, Qatar at their Ramadan Sports Festival,” said Abdullah. “Being chosen from an elite pool of professional athletes is humbling. I look forward to teaching, coaching and sharing my passion for American Football with the participants in Doha.”
“Nothing in this world is more important to me than worshipping Allah the way he has instructed us to do. With American football being a sport I love, I must find balance to make sure that my enjoyment of sport does not interfere with my worship of Allah. I continue to work towards a balanced lifestyle so I can continue enjoying the game I love, while keeping Allah first.”
With a mix of sports competitions, religious celebrations and healthy lifestyle initiative, Aspire Zone’s Ramadan activities aim to engage the community during the holy month.
A feature of the month is the Third Ramadan Sports Festival which includes a Flag Football tournament, a variation of Abdullah’s sport - American Football. Abdullah’s schedule will include training sessions for local flag football teams and a special coaching clinic for the youth of Qatar. Khalid Abdullah al-Sulaiteen, CEO of Aspire Zone Foundation said: “As AZF is the premium Sports destination in the region, we always try to be a platform for different sports and introduce new ones to our community. American Football is one of those games we are providing support to encourage and spread. So far, it received good turnout and we hope it continues to do.”
He added: “We are honored that Husain Abdullah is coming to Qatar to support our Ramadan activities at Aspire that are diversified to meet all the community needs and in line with the spirit and values of Ramadan. Husain is a role model for Muslim youth as he demonstrates his commitment to Islam while fulfilling a professional sports career.
“We look forward to Husain joining our sports competition, sharing his knowledge with our youth and inspiring us with his inspirational story.” Abdullah originally signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2008 before missing a full season in 2012-13 to make Hajj (Pilgrimage). Upon returning to the USA he signed with his current team, the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tommy Wiking, President of the International Federation of American Football said: “I would like to congratulate the Aspire Zone Ramadan Sports Festival for its support from NFL and for succeeding in having such an outstanding football player as Husain Abdullah attending the event.”
The International Federation of American Football are enthusiastically looking forward to the flag football tournament and the further grassroots development of our sport in Qatar. I’m convinced that Aspire Zone Foundation will take a leadership role in the advancement of American football not only in Qatar but also in the Gulf region.”
 
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[ If you don't approve of your daughter's wedding, why just lop off their heads in an "honor killing" Nice and friendly!! ]
[h=1]Young Newlyweds Suffer Gruesome Honor Killing — Courtesy of Bride’s Family[/h] Jun. 28, 2014 9:04pm Dave Urbanski
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Young newlyweds in northeastern Pakistan were killed by the bride’s family, the latest victims of honor killings in the country, Pakistan police said Saturday.
Sajjad Ahmed, 26, and Muawia Bibi, 18, were married by a Pakistani court June 18 — but apparently against the wishes of the Bibi family, CNN reported, citing Punjab police official Mohammad Ahsanullah.
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On Thursday, the bride’s father and uncles lured the couple back to the village of Satrah in Punjab province, where Ahsanullah said the pair were tied up and then decapitated.
Despite the fact that there were no outside witnesses, family members turned themselves in to police and are now jailed in the Sialkot district of Punjab, Ahsanulluh said.
Such killings often originate from tribal traditions in Pakistan and usually happen in rural areas. Human rights activists said bystanders, including police, don’t often interfere because the killings are considered to be family matters.
About 5,000 women are murdered by family members in honor killings every year, according to the United Nations — but women’s advocacy groups have maintained that the crime is underreported and the real death toll is much higher.
In Pakistan, 869 women were victims of honor killings last year, according to the country’s human rights commission.
More from CNN:
Earlier in June, 18-year-old Saba Masqood was found left for dead inside of a sack in a canal in Pakistan, injured by gunfire. She accused her brother and father of shooting her because they didn’t approve of her marriage to a neighbor. She survived, but many aren’t so lucky.
Last month, the death of a pregnant Pakistani woman made headlines around the world. Farzana Parveen, 25, was attacked with bricks by about 20 people, including members of her immediate family, police said. And her husband, Mohammad Iqbal, told CNN that he had killed his first wife six years ago so he could marry Parveen.

 

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[h=1]European Court upholds French full veil ban[/h]
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There are calls beyond France too for public wearing of the niqab to be banned


The European Court of Human Rights has upheld a ban by France on wearing the Muslim full-face veil - the niqab.
A case was brought by a 24-year-old French woman, who argued that the ban on wearing the veil in public violated her freedom of religion and expression.
French law says nobody can wear in a public space clothing intended to conceal the face. The penalty for doing so can be a 150-euro fine (£120; $205).
The 2010 law came in under former conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy.
A breach of the ban can also mean a wearer having to undergo citizenship instruction.
France has about five million Muslims - the largest Muslim minority in Western Europe - but it is thought only about 2,000 women wear full veils.

The court ruled that the ban "was not expressly based on the religious connotation of the clothing in question but solely on the fact that it concealed the face". The Strasbourg judges' decision is final - there is no appeal against it.



A court statement said the ruling also "took into account the state's submission that the face played a significant role in social interaction".
"The Court was also able to understand the view that individuals might not wish to see, in places open to all, practices or attitudes which would fundamentally call into question the possibility of open interpersonal relationships, which, by virtue of an established consensus, formed an indispensable element of community life within the society in question."
Some face coverings, including motorbike helmets, are exempted from the French ban.
The woman, identified only by the initials SAS, took her case to the European Court in 2011. She said she was under no family pressure to wear the niqab, but chose to do so as a matter of religious freedom, as a devout Muslim.
France sets precedent
France was the first European country in modern times to ban public wearing of the full-face veil. Belgium adopted a similar ban in 2011.
In Spain, the city of Barcelona and some other towns have brought in similar bans, as have some towns in Italy.
No such general ban applies in the UK, but institutions have discretion to impose their own dress codes.
The French government argues that the ban has wide public support. The authorities see the full-face veil not only as an affront to French secular values but also as a potential security risk, as it conceals a person's identity.
In the past, the European Court has sided with French secularism - it also ruled in favour of the government's ban on headscarves in schools.
But in 2010, the judges did find against Turkey, ruling that religious garments were not in themselves a threat to public order.
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Exemptions from ban on public face covering

  • Motorcycle helmets
  • Face masks for health reasons
  • Face covering for sporting or professional activities
  • Sunglasses, hats etc which do not completely hide the face
  • Masks used in "traditional activities", such as carnivals or religious processions
Source: Radio France International
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The word hijab comes from the Arabic for veil and is used to describe the headscarves worn by Muslim women. These scarves come in myriad styles and colours. The type most commonly worn in the West is a square scarf that covers the head and neck but leaves the face clear.

 

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The niqab is a veil for the face that leaves the area around the eyes clear. However, it may be worn with a separate eye veil. It is worn with an accompanying headscarf.

 

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The burka is the most concealing of all Islamic veils. It covers the entire face and body, leaving just a mesh screen to see through.

 

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The al-amira is a two-piece veil. It consists of a close fitting cap, usually made from cotton or polyester, and an accompanying tube-like scarf.

 

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The shayla is a long, rectangular scarf popular in the Gulf region. It is wrapped around the head and tucked or pinned in place at the shoulders.

 

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The chador, worn by many Iranian women when outside the house, is a full-body cloak. It is often accompanied by a smaller headscarf underneath.

 
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European Court upholds French full veil ban

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There are calls beyond France too for public wearing of the niqab to be banned


The European Court of Human Rights has upheld a ban by France on wearing the Muslim full-face veil - the niqab.
A case was brought by a 24-year-old French woman, who argued that the ban on wearing the veil in public violated her freedom of religion and expression.
French law says nobody can wear in a public space clothing intended to conceal the face. The penalty for doing so can be a 150-euro fine (£120; $205).
The 2010 law came in under former conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy.
A breach of the ban can also mean a wearer having to undergo citizenship instruction.
France has about five million Muslims - the largest Muslim minority in Western Europe - but it is thought only about 2,000 women wear full veils.

The court ruled that the ban "was not expressly based on the religious connotation of the clothing in question but solely on the fact that it concealed the face". The Strasbourg judges' decision is final - there is no appeal against it.



A court statement said the ruling also "took into account the state's submission that the face played a significant role in social interaction".
"The Court was also able to understand the view that individuals might not wish to see, in places open to all, practices or attitudes which would fundamentally call into question the possibility of open interpersonal relationships, which, by virtue of an established consensus, formed an indispensable element of community life within the society in question."
Some face coverings, including motorbike helmets, are exempted from the French ban.
The woman, identified only by the initials SAS, took her case to the European Court in 2011. She said she was under no family pressure to wear the niqab, but chose to do so as a matter of religious freedom, as a devout Muslim.
France sets precedent
France was the first European country in modern times to ban public wearing of the full-face veil. Belgium adopted a similar ban in 2011.
In Spain, the city of Barcelona and some other towns have brought in similar bans, as have some towns in Italy.
No such general ban applies in the UK, but institutions have discretion to impose their own dress codes.
The French government argues that the ban has wide public support. The authorities see the full-face veil not only as an affront to French secular values but also as a potential security risk, as it conceals a person's identity.
In the past, the European Court has sided with French secularism - it also ruled in favour of the government's ban on headscarves in schools.
But in 2010, the judges did find against Turkey, ruling that religious garments were not in themselves a threat to public order.
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Exemptions from ban on public face covering

  • Motorcycle helmets
  • Face masks for health reasons
  • Face covering for sporting or professional activities
  • Sunglasses, hats etc which do not completely hide the face
  • Masks used in "traditional activities", such as carnivals or religious processions
Source: Radio France International
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This is fantastic news. The cock-roaches can't force women to be subjugated like this.
 
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[h=1]Detroit-area referee punched during adult soccer game dies[/h] Print
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An undated photo provided by the Livonia Police Department is of Baseel Abdul-Amir Saad. Saad, a Detroit-area soccer player who police say critically injured a referee by punching him during a match Sunday June 29, 2014. The referee, John Bieniewicz, died from his injuries Tuesday at a Detroit hospital. (AP Photo/Livonia Police Department)AP
DETROIT, Michigan -- A Detroit-area man who was punched while refereeing an adult-league soccer match on Sunday has died.
Detroit Receiving Hospital spokesman Alton Gunn and friend and attorney Jim Acho confirm that John Bieniewicz died Tuesday morning, according to the Associated Press.
Police in the Detroit suburb of Livonia said Bieniewicz was punched after indicating he would eject a player from the game. A 36-year-old Dearborn man, Bassel Abdul-Amir Saad, was charged in the attack.
Acho says a fund is being set up to help pay for his friend's funeral and burial expenses as well as his children's futures.
According to Acho, Bieniewicz was a dialysis technician at a children's hospital who lived in Westland with his wife and two sons. Bieniewicz was a soccer referee for two decades.
Saad, 36, was playing at Mies Park in Livonia about 2 a.m. Sunday when the referee ejected him from the game, mlive.com reported. According to mlive.com, late-night sporting activities are common in Metro Detroit during Ramadan, a month in which observant Muslims fast during daylight hours. Ramadan began over the weekend.
Bieniewicz was on the ground and unconscious when authorities arrived, the Detroit Free Press reported, and he was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said in a news release.
Bassel's attorney, Brian Berry, told the Detroit Free Press Saad is not guilty of the charge. In an e-mail, Berry said his client cooperated with the police investigation and voluntarily turned himself in.
Scott Herkes, 39, was playing in the adult soccer game Sunday and told the Detroit Free Press he was about 30 yards away when he saw the referee punched by a player on the opposing team.
"It was terrifying," he said.
The referee, who had stopped the game to eject Saad, was looking down and didn't see the punch coming, Herkes said.
He said Saad was complaining about a call made by the referee and was issued a violation, his second in the game.
There were about 30 players at the game and a handful of spectators, many of whom saw what happened, he said.
"I have never in my life seen something like this," Herkes said.
He said the man who threw the punch fled the field after it happened, and some players got the license plate number and a description of the vehicle he left in.
"The ref did nothing to provoke this attack," he said, calling it "unfathomable" that it would happen.
 

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