11.   The swift execution of Haq came amid bombing strikes by U.S. warplanes on Kabul, some explosions occurring Friday as people were preparing for midday prayers in the mosques.

12.   Though police had closed off access to Jerusalem for Palestinians in the West Bank, several thousand from Jerusalem arrived for the midday prayers.

13.   After midday prayers at mosques, clashes began.

14.   After midday prayers at mosques, confrontations began breaking out.

15.   After midday prayers at mosques, confrontations began breaking out, and one Palestinian was shot dead in Tulkarem and another in Hizme, both in the West Bank.

16.   Amnesty International and other Western human rights groups have sharply criticized the beheadings, which are carried out near mosques after midday prayers.

17.   Beheadings are performed after midday prayers in public squares near mosques.

18.   Beheadings are performed publicly near mosques after midday prayers to serve as a deterrent.

19.   Chanting midday prayers, mullahs blessed the bodies of the dead who were being brought wrapped in clothing and blankets for ritual cleansing to the mosque before being buried.

20.   Earlier, the lilting cry of a Muslim Navy cleric had risen over the camp, calling the detainees to midday prayers.