"Quran Desecrations Spark Concerns of Terrorism and Free Speech in Sweden"

Two men in Sweden desecrated a copy of the Quran by kicking it and burning its pages in front of Stockholm's Royal Palace, an act permitted under Sweden's freedom of speech laws. This incident, the second in recent weeks, has sparked outrage in Muslim countries and led to diplomatic tensions. Counterprotesters drowned out the men's actions, and a group wearing firefighter-themed outfits encouraged peaceful dialogue. The burnings have caused a diplomatic crisis for Sweden, with calls for boycotts and security concerns for Swedish nationals abroad. The Swedish government has ruled out sweeping changes to freedom of speech laws but is considering measures to prevent the burning of holy books if there is a clear threat to national security.