Muslim Cartoon News Roundup: Fri. 17 Feb. Late
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For your contemplation, the latest tensions sparked by the Muhammad cartoons. In this post:
Cartoon protests flare in Libya -- then erupt into riots, 11 reported killed.
AP reports boycott hurting Denmark but fails to give hard numbers to back up claim.
The Iraqi interim government has asked Denmark to keep its soldiers in Iraq.
Russia investigates editor of newspaper that published cartoons and close another newspaper that published a cartoon depicting Muhammad along with Jesus, Moses and Buddha.
NEWSLINE
It was the deadliest demonstration yet against the cartoons, which have set off violent protests throughout the Muslim world. At least 29 people have been killed altogether.
NEWSBYTES
In Libya, 11 reportedly die in cartoon protests
(CNN) -- Eleven people were killed and an Italian consulate was burned in Libya on Friday night during protests to denounce the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed, sources in Libya said.
Libyans riot over cartoons
(Aljazeera.Net) -- Libyans protesting the Prophet Muhammad cartoons set fire to the Italian consulate in Benghazi in a riot that left several people dead and wounded, Libyan security officials said.
At Least 10 Killed in Libya Cartoon Riot
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) -- Libyans angry over caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad rioted at the Italian consulate on Friday, storming the building and setting it on fire. A diplomat said at least 10 people were killed in clashes with police.
Ten reported killed in Libya cartoon clashes
TRIPOLI (Reuters) -- About 10 Libyans were killed in clashes with police when they tried to storm an Italian consulate in Libya on Friday in protests against Danish cartoons lampooning the Prophet Mohammad, Italian officials said.
Muslim Boycotts of Danish Products Costly
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -- Consumer boycotts of Danish goods in Muslim countries in protest of the publication of caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad are costing Denmark's companies millions, and have raised fears of irreparable damage to trade ties.
Baghdad asks Danish troops to stay
(Aljazeera.Net) -- The Iraqi interim government has officially asked Denmark to keep its soldiers in Iraq, after Basra city council told Danish troops to leave until their country apologises for the publication of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
Probe Opened Against Russian Editor
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russian prosecutors opened an investigation into the editor of a newspaper that reprinted caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, and another paper was ordered closed Friday after publishing a cartoon depicting Muhammad along with Jesus, Moses and Buddha.
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COMMENTLINE For your contemplation, the latest tensions sparked by the Muhammad cartoons. In this post:
Cartoon protests flare in Libya -- then erupt into riots, 11 reported killed.
AP reports boycott hurting Denmark but fails to give hard numbers to back up claim.
The Iraqi interim government has asked Denmark to keep its soldiers in Iraq.
Russia investigates editor of newspaper that published cartoons and close another newspaper that published a cartoon depicting Muhammad along with Jesus, Moses and Buddha.
NEWSLINE
It was the deadliest demonstration yet against the cartoons, which have set off violent protests throughout the Muslim world. At least 29 people have been killed altogether.
NEWSBYTES
In Libya, 11 reportedly die in cartoon protests
(CNN) -- Eleven people were killed and an Italian consulate was burned in Libya on Friday night during protests to denounce the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed, sources in Libya said.
Libyans riot over cartoons
(Aljazeera.Net) -- Libyans protesting the Prophet Muhammad cartoons set fire to the Italian consulate in Benghazi in a riot that left several people dead and wounded, Libyan security officials said.
At Least 10 Killed in Libya Cartoon Riot
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) -- Libyans angry over caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad rioted at the Italian consulate on Friday, storming the building and setting it on fire. A diplomat said at least 10 people were killed in clashes with police.
Ten reported killed in Libya cartoon clashes
TRIPOLI (Reuters) -- About 10 Libyans were killed in clashes with police when they tried to storm an Italian consulate in Libya on Friday in protests against Danish cartoons lampooning the Prophet Mohammad, Italian officials said.
Muslim Boycotts of Danish Products Costly
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -- Consumer boycotts of Danish goods in Muslim countries in protest of the publication of caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad are costing Denmark's companies millions, and have raised fears of irreparable damage to trade ties.
Baghdad asks Danish troops to stay
(Aljazeera.Net) -- The Iraqi interim government has officially asked Denmark to keep its soldiers in Iraq, after Basra city council told Danish troops to leave until their country apologises for the publication of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
Probe Opened Against Russian Editor
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russian prosecutors opened an investigation into the editor of a newspaper that reprinted caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, and another paper was ordered closed Friday after publishing a cartoon depicting Muhammad along with Jesus, Moses and Buddha.
Image Digest: Muslim Cartoon Protests
RELATED
Jyllands Posten Cartoons
Muhammad Cartoon Gallery
More News Images on THE TENSION
NOTE: Mouseover pictures for captions.
NOTE: All rights are reserved by image owners; site content is linked only.
Tags: France, terrorism, Middle East, Iraq, Iran, Hamas, Palestine, Denmark, Cartoons, Arab, Islam, Photography, photo, photos, pictures, Muhammad, prophet, New Zealand, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Jordan, Norway, Poland, Bulgaria, Afghanistan, Croatia, Egypt, Syria, Bosnia, South Africa, Malaysia, India, Kenya, Bangladesh, Mohammad, Muslim, Pakistan, Asia, Hong Kong, Libya
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