Yale press has decided to omit the cartoons of Prophet Muhammad from a book on the topic of controversial cartoons. This decision has been taken keeping in view the possible outcry from Muslims. 

Jytte Klausen, who was intending to reproduce the cartoons in her book "Cartoons That Shook the World", which were first published in Danish newspapers in 2005, has confirmed this move. Yale has also omitted the images of Prophet Muhammad from the book. The author mentioned in her interview with The Guardian that she wanted to prove these cartoons Islamo-phobic. 

The said cartoons proved to be a disaster in the Muslim countries around the world, killing more then 200 (The Washington Post). This in some cases also helped the extremists to publicize the hatred against Non-Muslims.

It is also a fact that some time after the publication of these cartoons in Danish newspapers, an Egyptian newspaper also published these cartoons to show how the Danish media is portraying the cartoons but at that time there was no outcry from the Muslim world.

Some time back a book on Aisha w/o Prophet Muhammad was also banned before it got published due to the protests from the Muslims. I wonder how can I know what is written in a book without even reading it. There is a similar case, when it comes to the Cartoons of Prophet Muhammad, Videos against Quran etc. I wonder how many of the protesters actually watched those.

I believe, the propaganda against anything is better dealt with after actually understanding the propaganda. If I do not know what was presented in the video Fitna how could I respond to it effectively. I also believe that (though sadly) Non-Muslims think more logically then Muslims, so providing them with the facts to satisfy them could lead them to change their opinions regarding Islam but sadly enough we the Muslims rely on Protests and killings to convince others of our love for peace.

Well, do you have anything to say on this topic? do you favor Yale? or would you call them Cowards on this move?

If you ever wanted to decorate you garden in a unique way then you possibly has got it. What could be the better way to do this then placing some weird sci-fi statues in the garden (you don't hate sci-fi, do you?)

Sci fi Wire is showcasing 12 statues for your garden, wanna pick one?






What do you think of this Zombie?
 or this Bigfoot:


See all the 12 statues at Sci Fi Wire.

Would you like a sci-fi statue in your garden? or do you have a better idea? Who-else do you want to see in your Garden? Let us know in comments. 

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Courtesy: TIME

Despite strenuous entreaties by top U.S. officials, Pakistan has abandoned plans to mount a

military offensive against the terrorist group responsible for a two-year campaign of suicide bombings across the country. Although the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has been in disarray since an Aug. 5 missile strike from a CIA-operated drone killed its leader, Baitullah Mehsud, the Pakistani military has concluded that a ground attack on its strongholds in South Waziristan would be too difficult.

The Pakistani military have choked off main roads leading out of South Waziristan, and the country's fighter jets have been pounding targets from the air (an operation Islamabad insists it will continue). But that falls short of the military campaign the U.S. desires. Instead, Pakistani authorities are hoping to exploit divisions within the TTP to prize away some factions, while counting on the CIA's drones to take out Baitullah's successors. (See pictures of refugees fleeing the fighting in Pakistan's Swat Valley.)

U.S. counterterrorism officials worry that a failure to capitalize on the post-Baitullah confusion within the TTP will allow its new leader, Hakimullah Mehsud, to consolidate his position and reorganize the organization….Read Full story on Time

 

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Lahore, Pakistan - Pakistan said on Friday that it hoped to get $18 million (R140 million) in compensation for losing its share of World Cup 2011 matches over security fears.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on thursday the World Cup matches dispute with Pakistan was resolved after its President David Morgan and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt met in Dubai.
Butt said Pakistan expected to get $18 million in all.

"Apart from our hosting rights fee of $10.5 million we expect to get some additional amount in compensation which, after calculation, will come to $18 million," Butt told a press conference on his return from Dubai.

In April 2009 the ICC was forced to relocate Pakistan's share of 14 matches because of security fears after attacks in its eastern city of Lahore on the Sri Lankan team on March 3.

The attacks injured seven players and their assistant coach and killed eight people.
The PCB served a legal notice on the ICC, saying the relocation was unjust, but after Thursday's agreement they have withdrawn the legal case.

The Central Organising Committee of the World Cup 2011 in July awarded eight of Pakistan's matches to India, four to Sri Lanka and two to Bangladesh.

Besides World Cup matches, the Champions trophy 2008 was also moved out to South Africa after several teams refused to tour Pakistan over security fears.
Butt said the solution was the best possible under the circumstances.

"We feel that this was the best possible solution and we will get additional amount and would not be forced to beg around for money to keep our cricket on track," said Butt, whose organisation is strapped for cash with no international cricket at home.

Pakistan incurred financial losses to the tune of $30 million (R233 million) after India refused to send its team to Pakistan for a series in January-February 2009.
India's refusal came in the wake of the 2008 attacks on its commercial hub Mumbai, which New Delhi blamed on militants based in Pakistan.

Butt accused India of vetoing Pakistan's request of hosting its World Cup matches on neutral venues, notably in the United Arab Emirates where Pakistan have recently played after teams refused to tour.

"Morgan and incoming ICC President Sharad Pawar had no problems in Pakistan hosting their matches at neutral venues but the Indian Board refused to accept that," he said.

"England hosted some of the matches in Ireland and Scotland during the 1999 World Cup and when the World Cup was held in South Africa in 2003 some of the matches were held in Zimbabwe and Kenya. It could have happened again." – AFP

What do youthink about this “deal”, let us know in comments.

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Al-Qaeda's number two Ayman Zawahiri has called on Pakistanis to support jihadists in the country's tribal areas, saying it was "the" battle against the American "crusaders," said the US-based SITE Intelligence group.

Zawahiri's comments were delivered in a video called "Path of Doom" posted on jihadist websites and monitored by SITE, a private group that follows jihadist activities on the Internet.

"The war in the tribal areas and Swat is an inseparable part of the Crusaders' assault on the Muslims the length and breadth of the Islamic world," Zawahiri was quoted as saying…..Read Full Story on The RAW Story

 

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KARACHI: Ijaz Butt declared on Thursday that his top priority is to ensure that Pakistan cricket is not allowed to suffer any more after reaching a settlement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over a dispute relating to the staging of the 2011 World Cup.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman met with ICC president David Morgan in Dubai where the two officials agreed to resolve the dispute which was threatening to snowball into a major headache for both the parties.

Butt said that he……. Read Full story on Pak Tribune

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Lahore: Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jaswant Singh's controversial book, Jinnah: India, Partition-Independence, which has created a furor in India, has received an overwhelming response in Pakistan.

A famous book store in Lahore sold 100 copies of the book in a single day (last Wednesday) which indicates how eager the Pakistanis are to know the reason what prompted the BJP to expel the former foreign minister and end his 30 year long association with the party.

"We had received 100 copies on last Wednesday. All the copies were sold out the same day. Now we expect……… Read Full Story on DNA

 

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Hakeemullah Mehsud. – AFP (File Photo)

Story Courtesy of - The Dawn

PESHAWAR: With Hakeemullah Mehsud having been formally appointed the amir of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), replacing the dreaded Baitullah, the power-struggle is over (at least for the moment) and the first phase of transition in tribal areas’ extremist Islamic militant movement is complete.
 
Details regarding the process of his selection remain sketchy. But a few people outside the militant movement who have met Hakimullah know that he must have prevailed upon the TTP shura, leaving no doubt about a possible split in case anyone else was chosen to lead the movement.

Hakeemullah Mehsud’s meteoric rise to Fata’s nascent, but ferocious Taliban movement, is not entirely unexpected. It may take experts on the movement weeks, or possibly, months to understand and assess the 29-year-old new amir.

Who is this man? Is he related to Baitullah Mehsud? Will his policies be any different from his predecessor’s? Also, does he have the capability, acumen and desire to expand the TTP movement by bringing other militant groups into its fold?

Read Complete story on The Dawn