How eager convert was turned into a suspected terrorist

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Richard Reid, who sought to set off explosives hidden in his shoes on an American Airlines flight to Miami, FL, was converted to Islam while in prison. He gradually came under the influence of extremists and started to challenge the peaceful views of mainstream Islam.

Biography, Islamic fundamentalism, Terrorists, Reid, Richard

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Chinese stirred into action by racist smears and slanders

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The UK's Chinese community, which has traditionally attracted little publicity, is showing signs of increasing discontent. The community feels that it is being unfairly blamed for the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease and for problems with illegal immigrants.

Race relations, Chinese (Asian people), Overseas Chinese, Chinese in United Kingdom

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Unlikely warrior in the fight against 'Coca-Cola culture.'

Article Abstract:

Globalization is a danger to small, local cultures, according to Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth Jonathan Sacks. He believes that it is vital to defend tolerance for minority communities.

Social aspects, Interview, International economic relations, Rabbis, Sacks, Jonathan Henry

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