US accused of plotting to occupy Yemen – 8 Jan 10

The United States has classified Abdul Majeed Zandani, a prominent Yemeni religious leader, as a "specially designate gloabl terrorist" for alleged ties to al-Qaeda.

Others accuse Zanadni of stoking anti-American feeling and inspiring a new generation of suicide bombers.

But Zandani says the growing inetrest in activities in Yemen is part of a plot to occupy the country.

Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Vall reports from Yemen.

Celebrating Eid al-Adha stops short for some Muslims – 27 Nov 09

As the Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj kicks off in Saudi Arabia, the rest of the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims are celebrating the annual Eid al-Adha holiday.

But in some parts of the world, celebrating has its limits.

The effects of previous wars and devatsation caused by natural disasters have given the people of these struggling countries less reason to rejoice because of their hardships.

Al Jazeera’s Clayton Swisher reports.

Saudi fears H1N1 spread at Hajj – 24 Nov 09

As many as three million Muslims have been gathering in Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

As well as the usual security concerns that come with dealing with such huge crowsd, Saudi Arabian authorities have mobilised thousands of health workers due to concerns abotu the possible spread of the H1N1 flu virus.

Al Jazeera’s Ayman Mohyeldin reports from Mecca.

Anger over slain Muslim mother – 11 Nov 2009

A man who stabbed Marwa al-Sherbini, a pregnant Egyptian woman, to death in a German courtroom in front of her husband and three-year old son has been sentenced to the maximum penalty of life in jail.

The case of Alex Wiesn, 28, who has admitted holding anti-Islamic and xenophobic views, shocked Germany and incensed the Muslim world, sparking protests from Egypt to Iran.

Nadim Baba reports from Dresden.

Philippines defends attack – 4 Oct 09

As Eid al-Fitr was being celebrated two weeks ago in the Muslim-majority southern Philippines, the military launched lethal air and artillery strieks against suspected Muslim separatist Abu Sayyaf fighters, causing outrage among Muslims.

The ensuing battle left almost 50 people dead including up to 24 fighters and eight soldiers.

But as Al Jazeera’s Marga Ortigas reports from Jolo in southern Philippines, the Muslim general who ordered the attcak is making no apologies.

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