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Mourning ritual in Karbala ahead of Ashura

Shiite Muslim pilgrims flaggelate themselves in a mourning ritual during Ashura, a 10-day period commemorating the seventh century killing of Prophet Mohammed's grandson Imam Hussein.

08/08/2022

Netherlands

Twitter admits temporarily suspending Dutch far-right leader

Wilders had recently directed a tweet toward Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

25/04/2022

Denmark

Denmark pledges to protect teachers from threats against free speech

"It is unacceptable for violence and threats to create self-censorship and censorship in schools," said Danish Justice Minister Nick Hækkerup.

17/12/2021

France

A year on, how is Samuel Paty's murder being felt in French schools?

Some teachers admit they are choosing their words very carefully.

15/10/2021

Sweden

Swedish artist known for depiction of Prophet Muhammad dies in crash

The Swedish artist Lars Vilks, known for his 2007 drawing of the Prophet Muhammad and the subsequent death threats that followed, died in a car crash on Sunday.

04/10/2021

Denmark

Dane who drew controversial Muhammad caricature dies at 86

Political observers in the Nordic countries have described the cartoon incident as one of the most severe foreign policy crises for both Denmark and Norway in their recent histories.

19/07/2021

The Cube

Pakistan briefly blocks social media access after anti-French protests

The interior ministry said the measure was taken "in order to maintain public order and safety" after several days of heightened anti-French sentiments.

16/04/2021

United Kingdom

Muhammad cartoons: UK education secretary condemns threats to teacher

A UK school has apologised after a teacher showed satirical cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to students, sparking protests.

26/03/2021

France

Four more students charged over murder of French teacher Samuel Paty

Four more students have been charged in the investigation into the murder of French history teacher Samuel Paty, who was beheaded on October 16 after showing cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed to his class.

26/11/2020