Sunday, September 9, 2012

Jews, Muslims stage circumcision march in Germany - FRANCE 24

Jews, Muslims stage circumcision march in Germany - FRANCE 24: One banner at the demonstration accused Germany of reverting to a "colonial power" while another read: "Foreskin? No thank you!"

Following the judgement from the court in Cologne saying circumcision was tantamount to grievous bodily harm, Jewish and Muslim groups joined forces for the protest in central Berlin as the foreign minister expressed his concern.

WTC memorial magnificent, but at a steep price - Yahoo! News

WTC memorial magnificent, but at a steep price - Yahoo! News: The foundation plans to spend at least a fifth of its operating budget, or around $12 million per year, on private security because of terrorism fears. Visitors to the memorial plaza pass through airport-like security, and armed guards patrol the grounds.

"The fact of the matter is that this was a place that was attacked twice," said Joseph Daniels, the foundation's president and chief executive.