Tensions between Denmark and the Muslim world could be reignited as the man who approved the controversial Mohammed newspaper cartoons prepares to publish a book. Several experts believe that the book, Tavshedens tyranni (Tyranny of Silence), by the culture editor of Jyllands-Posten, Flemming Rose, could place the country even further into the firing line of the already disgruntled Muslim community. Read the full story

Danish newspaper Politiken has announced a settlement in the controversial Mohammed cartoon case, with the new agreement reached with descendants of the Prophet including an apology for any offence caused by the depictions. Politiken has become the first newspaper to do so, much to the dismay of fellow media publications. Read the full story

The membership application for Iceland to join the European Union has caught the attention of many around the world; especially neighboring nations such as Denmark. Mixed opinions formulate all over the European Union as well as in Iceland about Iceland’s membership application. Today, in Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, a political cartoon was made illustrating Iceland’s recent news about intentions about joining the EU. Read the full story

One of the two Tunisians who were allegedly plotting to kill the cartoonist who drew the 2006 controversial drawings of the prophet Mohammed has been released from Danish prison into society. The sensitive court case has been heard at every level of Denmark’s legal system, but eventually the Supreme Court ruled there was not enough evidence to continue detaining the remaining suspect, known only as SC. Read the full story

A prayer leader in Tehran last week urged all Islamic countries to sever their ties with Denmark and with all “those who desecrate Prophet Muhammad.”

According to a report in the Tehran Times, Ayatollah Khatami of the Assembly of Experts believes that the Danish cartoons depicting the religious figure are insulting and part of a plot to stop the spread of Islam in the world.

“In Denmark, where the cartoons were published, the Quran became the best seller book, therefore they should know such actions will not serve their purpose,” Ayatollah Khatami told worshippers.

Last month, newspapers in Denmark reprinted a satirical cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad. First published in 2005, the initial protests resulted in the deaths of 50 people and the controversy surrounding the cartoons has refused to go away.

On Sunday, thousands of Iranian protesters marched against the reprinting of the images, burning both Dutch and Danish flags. According to an AFP reporter, the protesters were chanting, “Death to Denmark, death to Holland.”

A controversial Dutch film is set to be released later this month which many in the Muslim world say is insulting to the Islamic faith.