The Muhammad Cartoon Controversy

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U.S. Media Avoid Publishing Controversial Cartoons()  

February 7, 2006 While the American press has covered violent protests over the publication of cartoons of the prophet Muhammad in European papers, most have declined to publish the cartoons.

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Understanding Muslim Anger over Cartoons()  

February 3, 2006 Religious scholar Reza Aslan explains to Robert Siegel why the Muhammad cartoons recently published in several European newspapers are offensive to Muslims. The depiction of Muhammad is considered blasphemous by many in the Muslim world and has prompted vigorous protest.

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World

Protest Deepens with Reprint of Muhammad Cartoons()  

February 2, 2006 Newspapers across Europe have republished controversial Danish cartoons whose depiction of the prophet Muhammad is considered blasphemous by many in the Muslim world. The move has intensified the clash between those claiming freedom of expression and others demanding respect for religion.

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Demonstrators burn a Danish flag in Kabul.
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Demonstrators burn a Danish flag in Kabul, Afghanistan, to protest the publication of cartoons of Muhammad, Feb. 8, 2006.