The Associated Press made waves earlier this week when it announced that it was dropping the term "illegal immigrant" from its Stylebook. But another significant change made yesterday seems to have flown under the radar. On Thursday, after much prodding from the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the AP moved to disassociate the term "Islamist" from its negative connotations with "Islamic fighters, militants, extremists or radicals, who may or may not be Islamists." CAIR had complained late last year that the AP's old definition of "Islamist" -- a "supporter of government in accord with the laws of Islam [and] who view the Quran as a political model" -- had become a pejorative shorthand for extremist Muslims or "Muslims we don't like." (Also on POLITICO: "On Media": AP drops 'illegal immigrant' term) The Stylebook's entry for Islamist now reads as follows (bold mine): "An advocate or supporter of a political movement that favors reordering government and society in accordance with laws prescribed by Islam. Do not use as a synonym for Islamic fighters, militants, extremists or radicals, who may or may not be Islamists. Where possible, be specific and use the name of militant affiliations: al-Qaida-linked, Hezbollah, Taliban, etc. Those who view the Quran as a political model encompass a wide range of Muslims, from mainstream politicians to militants known as jihadi." CAIR commended the AP's decision in a statement released on Friday: "We believe this revision is a step in the right direction and will result in fewer negative generalizations in coverage of issues related to Islam and Muslims," Ibrahim Hooper, the National Communications Director for the civil liberties group said. "The key issue with the term 'Islamist' is not its continued use; the issue is its use almost exclusively as an ill-defined pejorative." http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2013/04/ap-stylebook-revises-islamist-use-160943.html

Alpha Blondy;963664 wrote: how will this change your life? you still live in a backward society. does having a Sunday -Thursday working week improve the kingdom's compliance with human rights? You know what, I have gotten used to the Thurs-Fri weekend. The positive for me is that come August I can watch the prem instead of being stuck in the office

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/06/23/uk-saudi-week-idUKBRE95M06920130623 Finally!

Illahay ha sahlo dadka.

Abtigiis;962710 wrote: FRoole and the Punties are disingeniuos again. After the Garowe meeting, it was agreed that a technical committee ( the signatories formed) will elaborate on certain articles. The comiitte has done that and submitted the recommendations to the Speaker of the Parliament. I am not sure if Faroole's problem is that he think the recommendations should have been sent to the Garowe II signatories! Otherwise, the Federal Governmen did not change the constitution. The recommendations are not yet endorses by the parliament; and Puntland is represented in the parliament. So, I don't see where Faroole is coming from. Hadii laga cod bato oo soomalida kale isku raacdo recommendation ka, it will become the law of the land. Tough luck, Faro! Aha. Got it.

JB, Nuune and A&T? Paint the town red fellas

Are there Somali owned hotels in the countryside/safari areas? Ngonge, I would love to see west africa. Alpha, hows Hargaisa in Ramadan?

Now that would be a good get together. But Nairobi iga daa saxib. Meel aanay Somali iyo Carab joogin ii recommend garee.

Morning all. Very hectic. Light at the end of the tunnel and leave approved. Laakin where to go?

At least we're going for some decent players this year.

^Why are you not the one 'returning home'?

Clean it

^You made the last 7 posts The thread is dying!

Thanks Xaji.

Welcome El Presidente

Its a big mess. Asad has held on for longer than most expected and now has the upper hand hence the all of a sudden found evidence of chemical use. The last time that was said Israel bombed Syria the same week so expect something similar soon. A no fly zone maybe.

Good move.

It is an odd move having secured meetings and whatnot with the Jubbaland admin. But I think a little push from friendly nations and this is the outcome.

Commission is selected. They recommend Jubbaland. Constitution isn't breached. All save face. The end.

Maybe in the 60s Nuune has already been head hunted for all of the far east. He will go from one country to another as he has that experience lol Alpha waxaa loo dhiibay Jamaica.

Bow bow. The position has been filled anyway. Peru iska daa oo Qaahira inoo fadhiiso.

Lol @ muzdalifa If you couldnt handle your own town how will you handle south sudan? Nuune, ninkani maybe Cairo or Tangiers ha laga digo ambassador. Sub sahara is not for him lol

You couldn't handle Burco

Ngonge oo black Africa jooga

Strawman (and contradictory) statement ya Zack.