Tag: Prophet Muhammad
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Police and Islamists clash in Pakistan, 4 killed
Clashes between the Pakistanian Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labiak, led by Saad Rizv, and police increased after authorities arrested Rizv. That party and other Islamist parties have clashed with the government over issues involving Islam, most recently demanding that the government expel France’s ambassador over depictions of Islam”s Prophet Muhammad. The Associated Press has the story: Police…
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Jordan King’s half-brother may be under house arrest
A rift in the royal family that rules Jordan may involve putting King Abdullah II’s half-brother under house arrest. The regime denies the arrest, but admits Prince Hamzah has been asked to “stop some movements and activities that are being used to target Jordan’s security and stability.” Hamzah released a videotaped statement about it, criticizing…