Russia blocks “Innocence of Muslims,” may ban YouTube entirely
Because of a censorship bill that takes effect next month, banning the controversial anti-Islamic video may be the first step to shutting down YouTube in Russia.
On Oct 2, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Australian emergency service sites defaced in Muslim protest
The attack was an apparent retaliation for Australia’s decision not to censor “The Innocence of Muslims.”
Video that sparked riots killing U.S. ambassador to remain on YouTube
But does it violate YouTube’s community guidelines?
On Sep 12, 2012 by Kevin Morris
Islamic extremists turn to Twitter for recruiting, propaganda
Intelligence experts monitoring the extremist Twitter accounts say there’s little to gain from shutting them down.
On Aug 30, 2012 by Kris Holt
Muslim-focused social network set to launch in November
Salam World, founded in Indonesia, aims to supplement Facebook while respecting Islamic culture.
On Aug 14, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Egypt arrests another Facebook user for blasphemy
Accuser alleges Bishoy Kamel insulted his family and disrespected the prophet Muhammad.
On Aug 2, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Twitter project aims to help Muslims keep Ramadan
A new Russian-language Twitter feed, Ramazan Time, offers reminders about Ramadan fasting times, along with Koran verses and quotes from Mohammed.
On Jul 24, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski
Death threats force sex-positive blogger underground
Laci Green’s Sex+ series is officially on hiatus after she started receiving hate mail about an old video.
On Jul 10, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Indonesian man imprisoned for atheist Facebook comments
Alexander Aan, 30, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for sharing his atheist and anti-Islamic beliefs online.
On Jun 15, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Turkish pianist investigated for irreverent tweets
Fazil Say could face up to three years in prison if found guilty of insulting religious values and inciting the public toward hostility.
On Apr 12, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Saudi journalist’s tweets yield death threats
Hamza Kashgari’s pretend conversation with Islam’s holy figure led to his arrest.
On Feb 10, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Lowe’s blow: Everyone has an opinion about “All-American Muslim”
By apologizing for courting controversy, the home-improvement chain just drew more.
On Dec 14, 2011 by Justin Franz
Islamic twist to China’s digital divorce drama
Li Yang, the “Crazy English” founder, has enraged fans by announcing a conversion to the Muslim faith.
On Nov 7, 2011 by Kevin Morris
YouTube helps make Islamic pilgrimage virtual
In conjunction with the Saudi Ministry of Culture and Information, YouTube plans to live-stream the Hajj tomorrow.
On Nov 4, 2011 by Fruzsina Eördögh
MILF or Moro Islamic Liberation Front?
“MILF sincerely questioned,” reads one headline from the Phillippines. It doesn’t mean what you think.
On Nov 3, 2011 by Kevin Morris
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