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Feminism's freedom fighter

Oct. 17, 2009
Ayaan Hirsi Ali has put her life on the line to defend women against radical Islam. For five years she's lived under the threat of death from Islamic radicals, and in those five years, she has become an acclaimed and provocative author on matters about Islam and the West. Ayaan Hirsi Ali was born...
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EU promises safe journey for endangered MP

BRUSSELS, Feb. 29 (UPI) -- The 27-nation European Union has promised a safe journey across its territory for Ayaan Hirsi Ali, an endangered former Dutch member of Parliament.

Ex-Dutch official urges EU security fund

BRUSSELS , Feb. 15 (UPI) -- A former Dutch lawmaker who has spoken critically of Islam is asking the European Union to fund security for her and others who receive death threats.

Dutch coalition government falls

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 30 (UPI) -- The Netherlands' coalition government has fallen over the handling of the citizenship of Somali-born Dutch politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

Dutch government resigns over row

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, June 30 (UPI) -- The Dutch government resigned Friday after a coalition partner withdrew its support following a row over the conduct of the immigration minister.

Dutch govt brought down by passport row

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 29 (UPI) -- The Dutch government collapsed Thursday after one party left the coalition because of a citizenship row involving Somali-born former lawmaker Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

Critic of Islam to keep Dutch passport

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, June 27 (UPI) -- An African-born woman who has been critical of Islam will not lose her citizenship in the Netherlands for giving a false name when she sought asylum.

Hirsi Ali resigns from Dutch parliament

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, May 16 (UPI) -- Dutch lawmaker Ayaan Hirsi Ali announced she is giving up her seat in parliament and leaving the Netherlands now that her citizenship has been revoked.

Netherlands MP's asylum being investigated

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, May 15 (UPI) -- A Dutch lawmaker accused of lying to immigration officials has decided to leave the Netherlands and move to the United States.

Controversial Islam film set for shoot

BRUSSELS, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Dutch politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali is ready to film the sequel to her controversial film about women in Islam that last year sparked a violent reaction from Islamists.

Dutch Muslim politician out of hiding

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- A Dutch politician living under death threats for writing a TV script criticizing Muslim fundamentalism emerged from hiding Tuesday, the BBC said. Somali-born Ayaan Hirsi Ali was escorted into Parliament amid heavy security, ending her seclusion that bega
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch