A right-wing Dutch politician arrived in the U.S. Thursday to show his controversial film attacking Islam.
Anti-Islam film’s director goes to Washington
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Unrest appears to spread in Bangladesh
A mutiny by members of a paramilitary force appeared to have spread beyond the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, to other towns, as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Cabinet members met in an emergency session Thursday.
Dozens feared dead in Bangladesh mutiny
At least 50 officers and civilians were feared dead after Bangladeshi paramilitary troops staged a mutiny, taking dozens of high-ranking officers and military brass hostage, the country’s law minister said Thursday. As dawn broke, the rebelling troops with the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) allowed government officials entry into the headquarters in the capital city of Dhaka — the scene of a day-long standoff Wednesday. The troops agreed to lay down their arms after Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina agreed to offer them amnesty.
Anti-Islam film’s maker blasts UK over ban
Controversial Dutch filmmaker Geert Wilders condemned as "crazy and cowardly" Britain’s refusal to let him enter the country Thursday.
Sound off: Does ban curb extremism or free speech?
A Dutch lawmaker who made a controversial film about Islam is attempting to beat a ban on entry to Britain where he has been invited to speak in the House of Lords. The UK Home Office said the ban on Geert Wilders, who made the 15-minute film ‘Fitna’ — which paints Islam as a threat to Western society — was in line with its policy to “stop those who want to spread extremism, hatred and violent messages.” We asked what you thought of Britain’s ban on Wilders and here’s a sample