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Murdered London soldier is named as community tensions rise

May 23, 2013 5:52 pm | Leave a Comment |

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Britain’s Ministry of Defence has identified the soldier who died near the Woolwich army barracks in southeast London as 25-year-old Drummer Lee Rigby.

He was serving with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and leaves behind a two-year-old son.

Police are still trying to establish what happened on Wednesday afternoon.

Witnesses say two men used a car to run down the victim whom they then attacked with knives and a machete shouting “Alllahu Akbar- God is Great.”

Around 20 minutes later, an armed response unit arrived and shot the men but not before one of the suspects was filmed by a passerby justifying his actions.

The killing sparked a terror alert with suspicions raised that this was a possible jihadist attack.

One of the alleged killers is reportedly 28-year-old Michael Adebolajo – British of Nigerian descent.

Muslim leaders in the UK have strongly condemned the attack declaring it was not carried out in the name of Islam.

“What we have seen is a ratcheting up of tensions,” said Muslim Political commentator, Mohammed Ansar.

“We have seen hysteria about Muslims and Islam, fear and hatred and xenophobia against foreigners and immigrants and, in that political cauldron, these kind of sparks can cause real, real damage and that is the danger, that communities do not turn on themselves.”

But as police investigate whether the killing was part of a terrorist plot or carried out by so-called ‘lone wolves’, there have already been two attacks on mosques in the southeast of England. The British National Party (BNP) has issued anti-immigration statements and last night members of the far right English Defence League (EDL) clashed with police.

“Enough’s enough. Our message is – enough’s enough. We have weak leaders, weak police. Our police, our leaders tiptoe around this issue. This issue is political Islam. It’s political Islam that’s spreading across this country,” said EDL leader
Tommy Robinson.

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Anger, debate and fear in the UK after Woolwich attack

May 23, 2013 3:22 pm | Leave a Comment |

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The murder of a soldier in Woolwich has already sparked a sequence of worrying and violent reactions in the United Kingdom.

Hours after the brutal killing, members of the English Defense League (EDL) told followers to “take to the streets” and declared “we are at war” via their website. In less than 24 hours the organisation saw the number of its Facebook followers triple.

The EDL calls itself an inclusive group that protests against Islamic “extremism” but in an online statement it broadened this criteria, saying “we must criticise the Muslim community’s failure to deal with the extremists” and added “we must criticise the self-segregation of certain sections of the Muslim community”. Just hours after the Woolwich attack around 100 members of the EDL clashed with riot police in the streets.

Elsewhere in the UK, two other people were arrested in connection with separate attacks on mosques. In Kent, police were called to a report of criminal damage, while in Essex a man is reported to have entered a mosque wielding a knife.

Some people are fearing a snowballing chain of revenge attacks, a notion that Matthew Goodwin from The Guardian calls “cumulative extremism”. He describes, “one form of extremism, for example rightwing extremism, mobilises specifically in response to another form , for example violent Islamism”. Goodwin suggests that as these tit-for-tat attacks grow, the original grievance is often forgotten and compared the situation to the unrest in Northen Ireland during the The Troubles of the 60s, 70s and 80s.

The Islamic Society of Britain was quick to condemn the attacks, saying, “Murdering a British soldier is an attack on our nation… Justifying this killing in the name of faith or religion is false and rejected”.

Another representative body, The Muslim Council of Britain, also commented: “This is a truly barbaric act that has no basis in Islam…We call on our communities, Muslim and non-Muslim, to come together in solidarity to ensure the forces of hatred do not prevail”

While some find these public statements constructive others have argued that apologising only propagates the belief in collective guilt. George Eaton from the New Statesman defended the Muslim community, “Muslim’s shouldn’t have to distance themselves… They bear no more responsibility for jihadism than Christians do for the Ku Klux Klan.”

The announcements from the Muslim representative bodies did little to pacify the reaction from the British National Party (BNP) which dramatically announced “the beginning of the civil war”. The far-right nationalist group blamed “limp-wristed politicians” and called for a programme of deportation, claiming “the multicultural ethnic cleansing of our people from the homeland must stop”. The group has organised demonstrations for May 25 and June 1.

The Lone Wolf Terrorist

The ‘Lone Wolf’ terrorist is a growing fear for police and security services who have previously thwarted several planned attacks by networks of terrorists across the world.

Increasingly, individuals are viewing online material from extremist preachers and while some may be inspired by al-Qaeda, they have often had no real contact with fanatical groups.

In 2010 Roshonara Choudhry was convicted of the attempted murder of British MP Stephen Timms after having radicalised herself over the internet; in 2012 Mohammed Merah targeted soldiers and Jewish civilians in Toulouse, France and more recently, in the US last month, the Boston bombings were carried out by brothers with no apparent link to terrorist organisations.

The fear is that these extremists who are acting suddenly, with little planning and with no network are almost impossible to predict and to stop. Some journalists have coined the term “Nike terrorists” after the sport company’s slogan “Just do it”.

John O’Connor, a former Flying Squad commander at Scotland Yard told The Telegraph : “This has all the hallmarks of a very low key terrorist incident which raises a number of problems for the authorities…This type of attack is very difficult to protect against”.

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German football giants to do battle on English soil

May 23, 2013 12:54 pm | Leave a Comment |

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This year’s Champions League final at Wembley stadium in London is a showdown between the best of Germany on British soil. In what is known in Germany as Der Klassiker, Bayern Munich are facing long-standing rivals Borussia Dortmund.

In Saturday’s final much attention will be focused on Borussia’s talented midfielder Mario Goetze, who recently agreed to join Bayern in a deal worth 36.8 million euros.

The two rivals have met 75 times. Bayern Munich have defeated Borussia 34 times, while the club from the Ruhr valley has celebrated victory over the Bavarians on 17 occasions.

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich is considered Germany most successful football club. The numbers speak for themselves: the club holds the record for most German Championships (23) and Cups (15) won by any of the country’s clubs.

In European competitions, Bayern has accomplished a great achievement by winning three consecutive European Cups – the competition later named Champions League – from 1974 to 1976 under the captaincy of football legend Franz Beckenbauer and helped by top-scorer Gerd Muller.

Bayern Munich is also Germany’s most successful club in international competitions, having won six trophies. Thus, Bayern is one of only four clubs to have won all three major European competitions.

In total, Bayern have played 382 games in European competitions winning 212, drawing 89 and losing 81.

The three consecutive champions league trophies won by FC Bayern Munich 1974–76. The one on the right is the real European Cup trophy, given to Bayern permanently. The two to its left are slightly smaller replicas.

Der Kaizer’s legacy

After the retirement of Franz Beckenbauer – nicknamed ‘Kaizer’ (in English: Emperor ) – Paul Breitner and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge became Bayern’s leaders with the team being nicknamed FC Breitnigge.

In the 1990s, Bayern did not win any major European goal despite having superstars like Lothar Mathaus and Stefan Effenberg on the books. Local media had given the team a new, more derogatory nickname due to the frequent appearance of Bayern’s players in gossip magazines and tabloids: from FC Breitnigge, the club became FC Hollywood.

Success did return to Munich in 2001. Two years after the devastating 2-1 defeat by Manchester United, in which Bayern conceded both goals in injury time, the club conquered Europe again. Under Ottmar Hitzfeld’s guidance, Bayern won its fourth Champions League, beating Valencia on penalties in the final.

Bayern Munich
Founded: 27 February, 1900

Honours:
23 German Championships: 1931–32, 1968–69, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1993–94, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2012–13
15 German Cups: 1957, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010
6 German Super Cups: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2007
4 UEFA Champions Leagues: 1974, 1975, 1976, 2001
1 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1967
1 UEFA Cup: 1996
2 Intercontinental Cups: 1976, 2001

Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich may be the most successful German club in terms of silverware but Borussia Dortmund was the first one to win a European title.

The North Rhine-Westphalia-based club celebrated winning the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup in 1966, beating Liverpool 2-1 in extra time in the final.

Their biggest European triumph came more than 30 years later. On 28 May 1997, in the Champions League final held at Olympiastadion in Munich, Borussia, led by inspired forward’s Karl-Heinz Riedle, who scored twice, overcame Juventus with a 3-1 win and were crowned kings of European football.

Golden ‘90s

The mid 1990s was probably the best period in club’s history. The team reached the UEFA Cup final in 1993 but lost 6-1 on aggregate to Italian giants Juventus.

From 1995 to 1996, Borussia won two consecutive German League titles and one year later took revenge on Juve for the UEFA Cup defeat. In the 1997 Champions League final, Alessandro Del Piero and Zinedine Zidane’s Juventus side bowed to Borussia’s superiority.

After that, Borussia went on to win the Intercontinental Cup as well, beating Brazilian club Cruzeiro 2-0.

Borussia’s home

Signal Iduna Park, Borussia’s stadium is the biggest in Germany and the sixth biggest in Europe with a capacity of 80,720 spectators.

Finding is ticket though is a serious task considering the fact that Borussia Dortmund fans literally adore their team. The clubs motto is quite indicative; “Echte Liebe”, translated “True Love” in English.

Borussia Dortmund
Founded: 19 December, 1909

Honours:
8 German Championships: 1955–56, 1956–57, 1962–63, 1994–95, 1995–96, 2001–02, 2010–11, 2011–12
3 German Cups: 1964–65, 1988–89, 2011–12
4 German Super Cups: 1989, 1995, 1996, 2008
4 UEFA Champions Leagues: 1996-97
1 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1965-66
2 Intercontinental Cups: 1997

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I Don’t Celebrate Diversity – I Celebrate Sameness

May 21, 2013 8:32 am | Leave a Comment |

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Afghanistan demands arrest of ‘American’ death squad leader

May 14, 2013 3:00 am | Leave a Comment |

Afghan officials say that a man by the name of Zakaria Kandahari, allegedly an ethnic Afghan, but a US citizen, has led a pro-government death squad that has terrorized locals in Wardak, New York Times reports. The newspaper says three officials have confirmed that he is being sought on charges of torture and murder. A key piece of evidence is a video tape of Kandahari torturing a local, while speaking English with an American accent. Over the past year, Kandahari and his soldiers have also been seen throughout the area wearing NATO uniforms while riding on quad bikes in search of alleged insurgents, at least one of whom, Afghans say, has been found dismembered in a garbage container just outside the US base in the province, which is located just to the west of the capital Kabul. Washington does not deny the existence of the video, but claims Kandahari operates a rogue Afghan unit, and is not a US citizen. “Everybody in that video is Afghan; there are no American voices,” an unnamed American official told the newspaper. The official said that Kandahari was an interpreter for a US A-Team, based in the Nerkh district, and “went on the lam” as soon as his extrajudicial anti-Taliban campaign was discovered by the Americans, following a tip from Afghan officials. “We would have no reason to try to harbor this individual,” said the source. “We have done three investigations down there, and all absolve ISAF [NATO] forces and Special Forces of all wrongdoing.”Allegations of extrajudicial justice by the US Nerkh-based Special Forces unit, which consists of a small core of American commandos aided by local support staff, in the region first surfaced in February when President Hamid Karzai said that the mixed teams had unleashed a reign of terror over the locals and ordered them out of the province. … Read More

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English News Today – Missing Bahraini blogger speaks to Al Jazeera

May 12, 2013 2:43 pm | Leave a Comment |

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‘It is the right time’ to retire, says Ferguson

May 8, 2013 8:34 am | Leave a Comment |

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After 26 years as head coach of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson has announced his retirement.

In his statement, Ferguson said:

“The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about and one that I have not taken lightly. It is the right time.

It was important to me to leave an organisation in the strongest possible shape and I believe I have done so. The quality of this league winning squad, and the balance of ages within it, bodes well for continued success at the highest level whilst the structure of the youth set-up will ensure that the long-term future of the club remains a bright one.

Our training facilities are amongst the finest in global sport and our home Old Trafford is rightfully regarded as one of the leading venues in the world.

Going forward, I am delighted to take on the roles of both Director and Ambassador for the club. With these activities, along with my many other interests, I am looking forward to the future.

I must pay tribute to my family, their love and support has been essential. My wife Cathy has been the key figure throughout my career”.

Ferguson is considered by many to be one of the best football coaches of all time, as Manchester United’s manager he won:13 English Premier League titles (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013), 5 FA Cups (1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004), 4 League Cups (1992, 2006, 2009, 2010), 10 FA Community Shields (1990, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011), 2 UEFA Champions League titles (1999, 2008), 1 UEFA Cup winners’ cup (1991), 1 UEFA Super Cup (1991), 1 Intercontinental Cup (1999) and 1 FIFA Club World cup (2008).

Born on December 31, 1941 in Scotland, Ferguson managed East Stirlingshire and St. Mirren before starting a highly successful period as manager of Aberdeen. After briefly managing the Scotland national team following the death of Jock Stein, he was appointed manager of Manchester United in November 1986.

Ferguson is the longest serving manager of Manchester United, overtaking Sir Matt Busby’s record on 19 December 2010. He is also the longest serving of all current League managers.

In 2008, he became the third British manager to win the European Cup on more than one occasion. He was knighted in 1999 for his services to the game and also holds the honour ‘Freedom of the City of Aberdeen’.

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The football world reacts to Ferguson’s retirement

After 26 years as head coach of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson has announced his retirement. In his statement, Ferguson said: “The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about and one that I have not taken lightly. It is the right time…More: http://eurone.ws/10oTkOf

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The football wolrd also took to Twitter to express its shock and amazement:

Sir Alex Ferguson retires. #thankyousiralexManUtd_PressOffice

Sir Alex – “I am delighted to take on the roles of both Director and Ambassador for the club.” bit.ly/YECGub #thankyousiralexManUtd_PressOffice

Disappointed, shocked, sad. Didn’t think THAT day would be today.Peter Schmeichel

Just heard Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring at end of season. His achievements in the game place him without doubt as one of the ‘greats’.Joseph S Blatter

It’s just not sinking in! Manchester United with no Sir Alex just doesn’t feel right. What a man and great that it has ended on his terms.michael owen

What a privilege to have played under arguably the best manager the world has ever seen.michael owen

Sir Alex, one of the best managers of all time. After 26 years of success in the game, we all owe him a tribute.Vincent Kompany

Wow I can’t believe Sir Alex has actually retired. It doesn’t seem real. He’s an absolute legend n I’m privileged to say I worked with himDanny Simpson

No one could foresee the success that was to follow when Sir Alex lost his first match in charge of #MUFC – http://uefa.to/12fz1A3Champions League

Sir Alex Ferguson’s achievement at #MUFC has been exceptional. Hopefully his retirement will make life a little easier for my team #AVFCDavid Cameron

Twitter accounts were also fast to dig in the archives pictures and find historical documents:

Sir Alex Ferguson watches the game at Manor Ground at his first match as Manchester United manager. Oxford 1986 #SAF pic.twitter.com/zWQhgIyWY4ClassicPics

6 Novermber 1986: #SAF is appointed as manager of Manchester United. The photo is in black & white. That says it all. pic.twitter.com/Xxzce1cuAoFootball Babble

Twitter definitely experienced an heavy morning, with #fergieretires, #thankyousiralex, #SirAlexFerguson and other related hashtags turning quickly into global trending topics.

More than 1.4m mentions of the SAF story on Twitter in the hour after @ManUtd_PO first Tweeted it. That and more here blog.uk.twitter.com/2013/05/thanky…Lewis Wiltshire

Blog from @TwitterUK now out blog.uk.twitter.com/2013/05/thanky… but we’ll keep tweeting stats through the day via here, @TwitterSports and @TwitterUK.Lewis Wiltshire

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