The tensions in Libya and other countries in the Islamic World have supported the ongoing basic materials sector rally, but my analysis suggests that its time to book some profits here.

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Mr Lacunza Balda says Europe's Christians should protect Muslims from discrimination but that European Muslims should also speak out for Christians in Islamic countries.

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Pakistan is one of just three countries to recognise the Islamic Taliban government in Afghanistan but it has also said it will support the U.S. in its declared war on terrorism.

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But there is a real fear that what happens in Egypt could spread to other Islamic countries, especially the ones that produce a significant amount of oil.

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Taking no chances, these governments also set about crushing political Islam, doing away with politicians or parties that might be encouraged by the example of Iran's Islamic republic to bring together religion and politics in their own pious but secular countries.

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