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Can Muslims take a joke?

Can Muslims take a joke?

BORAT approached a passer-by in a New York street and said in the style of his Kazakh alter ego: "I like your clothings. Are nice! Please may I buying? I want have sex with it." But the target of his joke didn’t see the funny side and punched Cohen repeatedly in the face.

This is not the first time Americans failed to get the Borat joke. Two US students who appeared in the Borat movie are suing Sacha Baron Cohen, the architect and player of the notorious Kazakh Borat character claiming they have suffered "mental anguish" after they were filmed making racist and sexist remarks.


 

New Pakistani prime minister frees judges

New Pakistani prime minister frees judges

PAKISTAN'S new prime minister ordered the release from house arrest of the country's former chief justice within minutes of coming to power yesterday, driving home how rapidly President Pervez Musharraf's authority is ebbing.

Dutch MP’s anti- Quran film: Is this the road to integration?

Dutch MP’s anti- Quran film: Is this the road to integration?

IT  was on September 30, 2005, when the Danish daily newspaper Jyllands-Posten’s, published cartoons depicting the Prophet of Islam in an attempt to "test the level of tolerance of Muslims" living in Danish Society.


 

Musharraf's party admits defeat

Musharraf's party admits defeat

President Pervez Musharraf today suffered a crushing blow to his authority as his ruling party conceded defeat after a paltry showing in Pakistan's parliamentary elections.

If elections in Pakistan ever changed anything -they’d be abolished

If elections in Pakistan ever changed anything -they’d be abolished

February 18 2008 has been a much awaited day and for some,  a day which supposed to have begun last month. It's the day Pakistan embarked on its election process amidst the chaos, political unstability, violence, foreign interferance and heavy handed tactics of the darling of London and Washington, the self tyled "President" of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf.


 

 

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Pakistanis brave violence to vote Imran Khan barred from Karachi School named in honour of mother The positive face of Islam Rochdale residents make a stand against Musharraf's UK visit The broken bloodline Indians are half of all cinema-goers worldwide Musharraf clings on by his fingertips Where death by water is part of daily life No food, no clothes, no home. The poor who have lost everything Sharif makes triumphant return Court rules Musharraf can stay on as president Aid is slow to reach Bangladesh cyclone survivors Women activist helps victims in Bangladesh Bangladesh Cyclone - donation helplines Bangladesh cyclone: Women wait to hear news of loved ones Pakistan frees 3,000 held under emergency rule Bangladesh cyclone - death toll could reach over 10,000 Relief workers tells of devestation in Bangladesh Food dropped for cyclone victims Fears for thousands in remote areas as Bangladesh storm toll hits 2,300 Medic setting up dental charity in Bangladesh Ceremony ends Buddhist fast TV’s Sally has made a world of difference A passage to India Bloody crackdown as west urges end to emergency rule Pakistani police use emergency powers to detain protesters History of Tameside Asians recorded in new project Elephants electrocuted after beer-fuelled rampage 126 dead in suicide bombing as Bhutto returns to Pakistan Sky News world exclusive interview with Benazir Bhutto Demon king will be set alight at festival Third death in a year at Indian factory that supplies Gap Bhutto's return sparks assassination fears Insurgents step up fight after Musharraf's hollow poll win Judges order Delhi authorities to phase out private bus service A Diamond India celebration Food for thought Boy's rape scene delays film release as Hollywood and Afghan culture collide Court hears last-ditch bid to ban Musharraf from election Musharraf and Bhutto close to sharing power New arrivals kept early worship in house
Musharraf's re-election attempt sparks riot Musharraf ready to quit army, says aide, but obstacles pile up Bhutto names day for return to Pakistan Sharif's lawyers head to supreme court to challenge deportation India to host Twenty20 Champions League Runway drama as returning Sharif is deported Ex-Pakistan PM tries to outwit Musharraf with multiple flights Red carpet dusted off for return of Bhutto Spirituality and shopping at US Muslim convention The sweatshop high street - more brands under fire Knife removed from man’s lung after 26 yrs Slum dewllers have doubled in India Return of exiled rival ups stakes in Pakistan's power struggle Taj mahal reopens after violence Lal Masjid students to stage shroud clad demo today Bhutto close to deal with Musharraf Muslim 'Live 8' concert to help Darfur victims Gender tests give rise to female foeticide Animals to receive help in Bangladesh flood relief program Back to school? Community Cohesion Roy went on parade to mark a new era Celebrating Independence Dad at 90 Clerics issue 'fatwa' on exiled writer Afghan weddings bring limos and bling Saudi woman in court for bigamy More food to flood affected Bangladesh Magazine office trashed after Hindu leader is shown as Hitler Mother kills daughter for wanting to go to school India's marathon wonder boy's coach charged with torture India's epic struggle Youths’ memories used for heritage Partition memories Harmony before partition Oxfam fundraising appeal for South Asian floods Doctor remembers partition Bananas failed to have the laxative effect on the suspect Unite to defeat terrorism Universally challenging 'You are crushed'
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