“Governments have political considerations,”“ said senior N.Y. Senator Charles Schumer, upon learning in September that Bourse Dubai intends to buy 20 percent of NASDAQ. Republican Senator Bob Bennett of Utah countered, saying, “Dubai is making a … [Read more...] about Tithing For Terrorists
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Attorneys Have An Effective New Way To Defeat Islamic Groups’ Libel Suits.
Nothing gets a journalist’s attention like a subpoena. While authoritarian regimes silence critics by murdering or jailing them, journalists (and other critics) in the United States face gentler, but still effective, intimidation: libel lawsuits. … [Read more...] about Attorneys Have An Effective New Way To Defeat Islamic Groups’ Libel Suits.
The Camel In The Tent
Objections to Borse Dubai's proposed acquisition of 20 percent of Nasdaq last week prompted Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank to quip, "In the ports deal, the concern was smuggling something or someone dangerous... What Adinare we talking about here ˜ … [Read more...] about The Camel In The Tent
British Libel Actions Target Terrorism Books
Influential residents of repressive regimes in the Middle East can use a wide range of official measures to counter criticism and suppress dissent. Now, a trio of Western authors contend that one such controversial figure — billionaire Saudi … [Read more...] about British Libel Actions Target Terrorism Books
The Camel in the Tent*
Objections to Borse Dubai’s proposed acquisition of 20 percent of Nasdaq last week prompted Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank to quip, “In the ports deal, the concern was smuggling something or someone dangerous… What are we talking about here — … [Read more...] about The Camel in the Tent*
Libel Without Borders
When it first appeared in 2006, “Alms for Jihad,” an academic book on Islamic charitable networks by two American scholars, drew scant attention. It sold a modest 1,500 copies and received few reviews. But in recent weeks the book has become an … [Read more...] about Libel Without Borders
Private Eye
The most relentless opponent of freedom of speech in England is not MI5, the Downing Street press office or Muslim Council of Britain but a sombre lawyer, whose colleagues can't remember the last time he cracked a joke. Mr Justice Eady has found … [Read more...] about Private Eye
The Hamas Pr Machine In America
On August 8, the U.S. Treasury Department designated the al-Salah Society as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), calling it "one of the largest and best funded Hamas charities." Treasury revealed that Hamas had used al-Salah, "to finance … [Read more...] about The Hamas Pr Machine In America
Fighting Financial Jihad
Of the 36 writers and publishers that Saudi billionaire — and terror financier — Khalid bin Mahfouz has sued or threatened to sue in England for libel, only Rachel Ehrenfeld the author of Funding Evil: How Terrorism is Financed - and How to Stop It … [Read more...] about Fighting Financial Jihad
Russia’s Artful Dodger
Alcoa Inc.'s shares may have fallen 30% since their July 2007 peak, but that only makes the world's second largest aluminum producer a more tempting takeover target. A few foreign companies have expressed interest, including United Company Rusal … [Read more...] about Russia’s Artful Dodger