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British Muslim minister detained at US airport

LONDON, Oct 29 (AFP): Britain's first Muslim government minister said he was “deeply disappointed” Monday after his luggage was searched for explosives at a United States airport as he returned from official talks. Full Article at Dawn

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  1. Obviously, there was no malice involved but it has to be said that the USA system does not inspire confidence.
    SOURCE: Dawn 25 months ago
  2. the other two were black Muslims, both with Muslim names
    SOURCE: Dawn 25 months ago
  3. I am deeply disappointed
    SOURCE: Dawn 25 months ago
  4. You can already get an adult passport at 16. This simply removes the need to get a parent to countersign the application.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 25 months ago
  5. Obviously there was no malice involved, but it has to be said that the USA system does not inspire confidence.
    SOURCE: Washington Times 25 months ago
  6. Today's changes will bring passport practice into line with court practice on allowing young people to take responsibility for their own decisions.
    – Meg Hillier SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 25 months ago
  7. It is important that we positively identify children so that passports cannot be used to facilitate child abduction or human trafficking.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 25 months ago
  8. I am deeply disappointed
    SOURCE: BBC News 25 months ago
  9. I really do believe that British ministers and parliamentarians should be afforded the same respect and dignity at USA airports that we would bestow upon our colleagues in the Senate and Congress here.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 25 months ago
  10. We were all Muslims - the other two were black Muslims, both with Muslim names.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 25 months ago
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