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 Blair backs council decision against veil in classroom
Blair backs council decision against veil in classroom
Mr Blair said on Tuesday the niqab worn by some Muslim women was "a mark of separation and that is why it makes other people from outside of the community feel uncomfortable" - words likely to anger some religious leaders. picked by hypnotode 2 years ago
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 Tony Blair Converts To Catholicism
Tony Blair Converts To Catholicism
He often kept his religious views private while serving as Britain's prime minister, but Blair has converted to Catholicism, officials said Saturday. picked by mandolinorange 11 months ago
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 Tony Blair To Teach at Yale
Tony Blair To Teach at Yale
Blair was appointed as the Howland Distinguished Fellow. He will lead a seminar on issues of faith and globalization. picked by MandolinOrange 9 months ago
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 To accommodate just six Muslim women, Harvard University closes gym to men
To accommodate just six Muslim women, Harvard University closes gym to men
Harvard closes gyms 6 hours a week to allow Muslim women to workout. That's 1 hour per female Muslim student who refuses to workout near men because of religious reasons. What's next? picked by tdiggity 9 months ago
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 Canada Bows To P.C.  And Fears
Canada Bows To P.C. And Fears
Canada out of political correctness and a fear of being blown up, will allow women or at least people who claim to be women vote while in disguise. Normally, "Every person who comes out to exercise their vote must be clearly identified." Most Canadians will still have to do so. Muslim Women will be given special treatment. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago
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 Woman wearing veil told to leave Italian museum
Woman wearing veil told to leave Italian museum
The head of one of Venice's most prestigious museums apologized on Wednesday to a Muslim woman asked to leave the building by a guard because she was wearing a veil over her face. picked by MeMe 3 months ago
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 Tony Blair singing The Clash
Tony Blair singing The Clash
A very clever vid of Tony Blair singing a classic Clash Tune, its been around for a bit, but im new to this site so had to post it! picked by minxster 2 years ago
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 Tony Blair Quits
Tony Blair Quits
Tony Blair today announced he was stepping down after 10 years as prime minister and 13 as Labour leader. picked by super 2 years ago
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 Tony Blair Talks Science
Tony Blair Talks Science
Tony Blair talks to New Scientist magazine about science. He admits that he wasn't particuarly gifted at the subject at school, but that he sees it as vital to the UK. picked by sparky 2 years ago
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 Muslim sex offenders could opt out of treatment programme 'because it's against their faith'
Muslim sex offenders could opt out of treatment programme 'because it's against their faith'
Muslim sex offenders are asking to be let off a prison treatment programme on religious grounds. Rapists, paedophiles and other dangerous attackers are expected to discuss their crimes with other inmates as a condition of release. But Muslim prisoners complain that criminals should not have to talk about their offences - a "legitimate Islamic position", according to Ahtsham Ali, the Pris... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago
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 Muslim opening prayer at Iowa Statehouse raises concerns
Muslim opening prayer at Iowa Statehouse raises concerns
This doesn't appear to be a case of "Islamophobia". When translated among the prayers made by the Imam to the Iowa Legislature were statements like: "Victory over those who disbelieve," and "Protection from the great Satan" Those who disbelieve is most of us. Islam has long called America "The Great Satan" picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago
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 Muslim Woman Sues Judge For Asking Her To Remove Veil
Muslim Woman Sues Judge For Asking Her To Remove Veil
Paruk told Muhammad he needed to see her face to judge her truthfulness and gave a choice: take off the veil while testifying or have the case dismissed. picked by smarty1052 2 years ago
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 "Who are you?": Blair's first mobile phone message
"Who are you?": Blair's first mobile phone message
"When I lived at Downing Street I never had one. I got my first mobile the day I left," said Blair, who is now a Middle East envoy. "I sent an SMS (short message service) to a friend, but given my lack of technological knowledge I didn't realize the telephone hadn't identified me as the sender. I got an SMS back saying: 'But sorry, who are you?,'" Blair said. picked by bevissimo 10 months ago
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 Tony Blair sings The Clash
Tony Blair sings The Clash [video]
A follow up to an earlier post of George W. singing U2. This time Tony Blair sings the classic Clash song Should I Stay or Should I Go. picked by Wasabi 2 years ago
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 Muslim hairdresser accuses salon owner who objected to her headscarf of 'blatant' religious discrimination
Muslim hairdresser accuses salon owner who objected to her headscarf of 'blatant' religious discrimination
The opening shots in a £34,000 (previously £15,000) employment battle between a pink-haired salon owner and a headscarf-wearing Muslim stylist were fired yesterday with an accusation of "blatant" religious discrimination. Update on this post. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago
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 Tony Blair's Exit Strategy
Tony Blair's Exit Strategy
So much for "Full British Support". picked by kjman10 2 years ago
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 Saudi wants divorce after husband lifts her veil
Saudi wants divorce after husband lifts her veil
A 50-year-old Saudi woman asked for divorce after her husband lifted her face veil while she was sleeping, local press reported.

For 30 years, the wife said she never showed her face to her husband in conformity with the tradition of her native village near the south western Saudi city of Khamis Mushayt. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago
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 Muslim medics refuse to roll up their sleeves in hygiene crackdown - because it's against their religion
Muslim medics refuse to roll up their sleeves in hygiene crackdown - because it's against their religion
Health officials are having crisis talks with Muslim medical staff who have objected to hospital hygiene rules because of religious beliefs. Women medical students at Alder Hey children's hospital in Liverpool objected to rolling up their sleeves when washing their hands and removing arm coverings in theatre, claiming it is regarded as immodest. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago
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 Tony Blair Resigns (on june 27th)
Tony Blair Resigns (on june 27th)
Read all about his career....if you want to.......or just throw a massive party.

Edit: damn someone just beat me to it..... picked by FeasibleRegion 2 years ago
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 A Young Tony Blair being "Naughty" With his Mates
A Young Tony Blair being "Naughty" With his Mates
Just proves that we are all human! picked by Browntrout 2 years ago
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 Blair defiant over Iraq strategy
Blair defiant over Iraq strategy
Tony Blair says he will not change his strategy on Iraq despite increasing doubts from senior figures in both the UK and the US about how it is working. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago
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