Former President Clinton talks about suicide bombers, links extremism with lack of opportunityPope: Africa is world’s ’spiritual lung,’ but harmed by materialism, religious fundamentalismVATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict opened a special meeting of bishops on Africa on Sunday by praising the continent as the world’s spiritual center but lamenting that it risks being afflicted by materialism and religious fundamentalism. Shortcomings in enforcement allow Saudi individuals and charities to aid Islamic extremistsWASHINGTON — Shortcomings in enforcement are allowing Saudi individuals and charitable organizations to steer financial support to Islamic extremists in Afghanistan and elsewhere, congressional investigators say. Suicide bombings, kidnappings, poverty _ Russia’s North Caucasus slips again toward warNAZRAN, Russia — Melted rubber sandals float in the bus-sized crater outside what’s left of the Nazran city police department. British protest against Islamic extremism turns violent, more than 30 arrested amid clashesLONDON — A rally against Islamic extremism in the ethnically mixed English city of Birmingham turned violent Saturday as protesters clashed with counter-demonstrators. Police reported more than 30 arrests. With Islamic summer camps, Saudi Arabia tries to keep youth away from al-QaidaRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Young men spray hoses in a car-washing contest and play pool. Children make paper crowns in an art class, while their parents have a picnic. Alongside the fun and games, Muslim clerics answer questions about jihad or give lectures about the proper dress for women. |