* Serious signs of resistance in Italy: 

“We do not speak to those who deny the existence of Israel”

* Pallavicini delusions: “Islam has nothing to do with fundamentalism and violence”

*  more on page 2

By Stephen Brown/Al Reuters

ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s Northern League, allies of centre-right Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, want to limit the growth of Islam in the centre of world Catholicism by blocking the construction of mosques through strict new regulations.

Muslim immigrants using Italy as a route into Europe already get a foretaste of the mistrust with which many Europeans view their religion, with many projects for mosques and prayer halls already blocked by the opposition of local Italian residents.

But if the anti-immigrant Northern League pushes its bill through parliament — where Berlusconi’s coalition has a strong majority – Italy will soon have a new law effectively blocking the construction of new mosques in much of the country.

Fearing the advent of “Eurabia”, the League has used its control of Berlusconi’s interior ministry since helping him to power to push through tough new laws against illegal immigrants.

It has now turned its attention to the newcomers’ religion, emboldened by polls showing many Italians mistrust Muslims and a third do not want a mosque in their neighborhood.

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Because “mosques can be used to ’spread hatred for the West.’”

Can anyone honestly dispute that assertion?

“Finally, someone says: No new mosques! Party seeks to ban prayer towers, loudspeaker chants, Arabic sermons,” from WorldNetDaily, August 28 (thanks to JW):

Italy is fighting a rapidly increasing Muslim presence by introducing a bill to block construction of Islamic mosques and prohibit minarets, or prayer watchtowers, and loudspeaker chants.

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UK: Historic sports club to become mosque

by Emma Davison, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

* Regents Park Mosque:  ”Loyalty is only to the Muslim, not to the kaffir [disbeliever]“

CONTROVERSIAL plans to turn an historic sports club site into a mosque have been given the green light by councillors.

Hundreds of people objected to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association’s plan to transform The Pavilion at Fartown into a mosque and community centre.

But yesterday, members of Huddersfield’s planning sub-committee granted permission, agreeing that the association’s plans would breathe new life into the site off Spaines Road and be of huge benefit to the community.

* More on page 2

134 new mosques planned for Germany 

* Update: Jihad Fritz will be charged with terrorism

Muhammad worshippers at Shitlik mosque in Berlin

Currently there are 134 in Germany under construction.   For several years the security and Islam expert Dr. Udo Ulfkotte on behalf of investors, industry and banking is developing scientific studies on the impact of mosques.

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* Italian party seeks to block new mosques

* Northern Italian town (Varese) identified as hotbed of Al Qaida activity

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Swiss government pro-minaret

Mosque in Zurich, Switzerland

* This will be interesting:

114′895 Swiss citizens signed a petition to halt the construction of minarets. Under Switzerland’s direct democracy rules, that level of support is enough to trigger a referendum. The Federal Council recommended on Wednesday rejecting the ban when it goes to popular referendum in two months.

* Watch your government stooges: they sell out faster than you can  call them whores…

An update to this story:

The Federal Council recommended on Wednesday rejecting the ban when it goes to popular referendum in two months. 

The coalition government includes all major political factions except the right-wing Swiss People’s Party. It is the strongest in the country and most supportive of the ban.

The government says the proposal violates human rights and the Swiss constitution and would not help combat Islamic fundamentalism.

Supporters of the ban say the minaret is a symbol of Muslim conquest that challenges traditional order in Switzerland.

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* Another (Islamic)  milestone in the dar-al harb, in what Muslims perceive to be behind enemy lines:

Dignitaries tour Al-Farooq Masjid

By CHRISTOPHER QUINN

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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