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MEPs express solidarity with Denmark in cartoon row

European lawmakers have spoken out on the Danish-Muslim cartoon conflict and are expected to issue a resolution condemning the violent protests, supporting Denmark and backing freedom of expression.

MEPs on Wednesday (15 February) debated the EU’s response to the furore triggered by the publication of cartoons of Islam's prophet Mohammed in a Danish newspaper.

Centre-right German MEP Hans-Gert Poettering said the protests in the Muslim world, which claimed three new victims in Pak...

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