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Imam arrested in Pakistan Quran burning case
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Muslim cleric is accused of stashing pages of a Quran in a Christian girl’s bag to make it seem like she burned the Islamic holy book, a surprising twist in a case that caused an international…
Bail for girl held in Quran burning?
A Pakistani court is scheduled to decide Saturday whether to grant bail to a Christian girl accused of burning pages of the Quran in a case that has heightened religious tensions.
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No charges in Afghanistan Quran burning
US soldiers and marines receive administrative punishment but no criminal charges for incident that led to protests.
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US soldiers may face reprimand in Quran case
Investigation says at least five US personnel in Afghanistan committed “avoidable errors” by burning copies of Quran.
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Official: 6 involved in Quran burning
The recent burning of Qurans at a NATO base in Afghanistan involved five American servicemen and a local translator, according to a NATO official familiar with the investigations.
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2 killed in Quran protest in northern Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan officials say at least two demonstrators have been killed in northern Afghanistan as protests over last week’s burning of Qurans turned violent.
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More violence at Afghan Quran protests
At least four killed and 34 wounded as protests erupt in several locations across country for fifth straight day.
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Protests in Afghanistan over Quran burning
Riot police and soldiers deputed to keep the peace as demonstrators hold rallies against NATO Quran burnings.
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Afghan violence rages over Quran burning
Obama issues apology and two US soldiers die while Afghan government demands trial and punishment for those responsible.
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Obama apologizes for Quran burning in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — President Barack Obama apologized Thursday for the burning of copies of the Muslim holy book at a U.S. military base this week, as violent protests raging nationwide led a man dressed in an Afghan army uniform…
Taliban: Kill NATO troops over Quran
The Taliban in Afghanistan called on Muslims Thursday to attack NATO military bases and convoys, and kill its soldiers as demonstrations over Quran burning intensified.
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Five dead in Afghanistan Quran burning protests
Violence left five people dead today as protests over Quran burning by coalition troops intensified in Afghanistan. The U.S. Embassy in Kabul went into lockdown.
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Clashes in Afghanistan over ‘Quran burning’
Reports of several wounded in latest clashes after US apologises over reports copies of Quran were burnt at NATO base.
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US apologises for Afghan ‘Quran incident’
Incident called “deeply unfortunate” and military leaders order probe after reports of Muslim holy book burning.
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Quran burning reports sparks protests
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan on Tuesday, furious over reports that soldiers had burned a copy of the Quran at the base.
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