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Obama acts as anti-Muslim anger threatens to engulf US

Source: The Guardian

Nov 08, 2009

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Memorial services at army base in wake of shootings reveal the diversity of America's armed forces, claims the president. But a right-wing backlash is gathering force

by Paul Harris

Fort Hood, Texas

New evidence emerged yesterday that Muslim army psychiatrist Major Nidal Malik Hasan meticulously planned the shooting spree that killed 13 and injured 30 last week.

Jose Padilla, the owner of the apartment complex where Hasan lived, said he was given notice a fortnight ago that Hasan would be moving out last week.

Hasan also gave Padilla a Spanish-language Qur'an, and refused to reclaim his deposit and last month's rent, surrendering $400 and requesting that it be given to someone who needed it.

Jacqueline Harris, 44, who lives with her boyfriend, Willie Bell, in the apartment next door to Hasan, said Hasan called on Thursday at 5am and left a message. Bell said Hasan offered a farewell, saying: "Nice knowing you, old friend. I'm going to miss you."

"He just wanted to thank Willie for being a good friend and thank him for being there for him," Harris said. "That was it

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