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Discusses the problem of anti-Semitism in Europe. Acts of anti-Semitism in France, Germany, and Russia; Idea that the attacks have risen due to the anger and frustration of Muslims; Belief that Jews are being attacked in acts of revenge on Israel; Sympathy of some European governments to the cause of Palestine.

The article reports that Cyprus had been a major stumbling block to Turkey's entry into the European Union (EU). The EU, UN and the U.S. pressured Turkey to use its influence on Turkish Cyprus. In December 2004, the EU will decide whether to open talks to admit Turkey to the club, once those talks begin, it will be difficult to deny Turkey its place. Because Turkey is a 98% Muslim country with 68.6 million people, meaning that Turkey would have real clout in population-based EU votes.

Discusses how Europe's Muslims fear for their safety following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Accounts of mosque-burnings and assaults against Muslims; How Muslim women and children are suffering verbal abuse; Complaints by Muslims against the press; Calls by politicians for restraint; Concerns over organized violence if the war escalates.