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Spain scraps health benefits for illegal immigrants

Spain scraps health benefits for illegal immigrants Via AFP : Spain takes pride in its universal health care but Europe's debt crisis has spurred tough budget cuts that will bring sometimes life-saving treatment for illegal immigrants to an abrupt end. (...) Among illegal immigrants, only children, pregnant women and emergency cases will qualify for free treatment. "This will only put Spain on a par with other European Union countries," according to Health Minister Ana Mato. The measure will leave half a million illegal immigrants who have been counting on Spain's health coverage with no safety net, and several organisations have been sounding alarm bells. ( source )

UK: Imam caught on camera advocating female circumcision

UK: Imam caught on camera advocating female circumcision Via the Daily Mail : Mohammed Abdul, the Imam of a Bristol mosque, was filmed urging a follower to take women and girls abroad so they can be circumcised legally. (...) The footage was obtained by an undercover reporter working for the Sunday Times newspaper, who posed as a Muslim seeking advice. During a meeting with Mohammed Abdul at the Masjid al-Huda mosque: 'In this country, it is not possible, we cannot do that. (For) any other Muslim who likes to practise the way of Prophet Muhammad, the best way is to go to other countries. 'Some families, they go to Africa or Arab countries. 'In this country you have to fight for your religion, your cultures, They (the British) don't like your Muslim cultures.' ( source )