Controversial Quran Burning Ignites Tensions in Sweden

A man set fire to pages of the Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm, Sweden, during a protest that was granted a permit by the police. The action has been condemned by Turkey, which is blocking Sweden's NATO bid. The Turkish Foreign Minister called it "despicable" and criticized Sweden for allowing anti-Islamic actions under the pretext of freedom of expression. The incident comes after a previous Quran burning outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. The man is being investigated for "agitation against an ethnic group."