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Monday, December 24, 2012  It looks a lot like Christmas in Senegal, where 95 percent of the 12.8 million residents are Muslim. Even the Grande Mosquee, a mosque that dominates the city's skyline, is aglow in holiday lights.

Friday, January 28, 2011  Egyptian protesters clash with police, who fire rubber bullets, tear gas, water cannons

Thursday, December 09, 2010  Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf hopes to use the platform he gained through the angry debate to turn his small nonprofit group into a global movement celebrating pluralism.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Someone defaced the Florence Islamic Center on North Edisto Drive in Florence Sunday afternoon.

Monday, September 13, 2010  It is two blocks from ground zero, but the site of a proposed mosque and Islamic center shouldn't be seen as "hallowed ground" in a neighborhood that also contains a strip club and a betting parlor, the cleric leading the effort said Monday.

Friday, September 10, 2010  This 9/11 is more political and contentious than the eight before it, with grieving family members on opposite sides of the mosque battle.

Thursday, September 09, 2010  The imam behind a proposed Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero cautioned Wednesday that moving the facility could cause a violent backlash from Muslim extremists and endanger national security.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  Updated with new photo: A proposed Islamic community center near ground zero will include separate prayer spaces for people of other faiths

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  The imam leading plans for an Islamic center near the site of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York said the fight is over more than "a piece of real estate" and could shape the future of Muslim relations in America.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  Mayor Michael Bloomberg said not allowing the mosque to be built two blocks from ground zero would be "compromising our commitment to fighting terror with freedom."

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  A powerful state politician joined with Gov. David Paterson on Tuesday in suggesting that Islamic leaders should move a proposed mosque farther from ground zero.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Supporters of a Greek Orthodox church destroyed on Sept. 11 say officials willing to speak out about a planned community center and mosque near ground zero have been silent on efforts to get the church rebuilt.

Monday, August 23, 2010  Story completely updated: The proposed mosque near ground zero drew hundreds of fever-pitch demonstrators Sunday

Sunday, August 22, 2010  NY mosque imam: attention sparked by project is positive, hopes it will bring understanding

Friday, August 20, 2010  leader of the proposed Islamic center and mosque two blocks from ground zero says dropping the plan in the face of protest is not an option.