Lawmakers in Tunisia accepted Islam as their state religion but rejected amendments of the Koran serving as the primary source of law.

Fusilier Lee Rigby's killer “loves” Al-Qaeda, describes killing as a “military operation.”

In a reversal of freedom in Afghanistan, Islamic law and the Qur'an have been cited as reasons to return Taliban-era punishment.

Alicia Gali was an Australian employee of hotel chain Starwood in the United Arab Emirates when she was subjected to a brutal attack. While using her laptop in the hotel bar, her drink was spiked and, while she was unconscious, Gali was raped by three of her colleagues. Gali woke up with multiple bruises and four broken ribs. At this point, she took herself to hospital and reported the crime herself.