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HRW skeptical of Myanmar inquiry into Rohingya abuses
World
August 19, 2018
HRW skeptical of Myanmar inquiry into Rohingya abuses
Human Rights Watch has warned that a panel set up by Myanmar to probe atrocities against Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine…
Analyst: Saudis killed children to force Yemenis to submit
World
August 19, 2018
Analyst: Saudis killed children to force Yemenis to submit
The recent Saudi attack on a school bus full of children was an act of terror meant to force the…
Bahraini Shia Cleric freed after spending one year behind bars
Islam World
August 19, 2018
Bahraini Shia Cleric freed after spending one year behind bars
Bahrain’s Shia cleric Sayyed Mohieldin Al-Mashaal walked out of prison on Wednesday after spending one year behind bars. …
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark martyrdom anniversary
Islam World
August 19, 2018
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark martyrdom anniversary
Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs, and Islamic Centers in Islamic and non-Islamic countries…
Armed police rush to Birmingham mosque after thugs attack Muslims
World
August 18, 2018
Armed police rush to Birmingham mosque after thugs attack Muslims
Armed police were called to two mosques in Birmingham, Britain, after windows were smashed during evening prayers. Armed…
Muslim couple denied Swiss citizenship over handshake refusal
World
August 18, 2018
Muslim couple denied Swiss citizenship over handshake refusal
The Swiss city of Lausanne blocked a Muslim couple’s bid to become Swiss nationals over their refusal to shake hands…
Los Angeles turns down funding for program targeting Muslims
World
August 18, 2018
Los Angeles turns down funding for program targeting Muslims
The office of the mayor of Los Angeles, USA turned down a $425,000 grant from the federal government for a…
UN experts call for release of top Bahraini campaigners
World
August 18, 2018
UN experts call for release of top Bahraini campaigners
UN human rights experts say Bahrain’s detention of prominent opposition figures and leading pro-democracy campaigners is unlawful and violates their…
Several terrorists killed in Iraqi air raids on Daesh positions in Syria
Islam World
August 18, 2018
Several terrorists killed in Iraqi air raids on Daesh positions in Syria
The Iraqi Air Force has attacked the “operations room” of Daesh in neighboring Syria, killing several militants plotting to carry…
Some Canadian Muslims skip Mecca pilgrimage
Islam World
August 16, 2018
Some Canadian Muslims skip Mecca pilgrimage
Members of Canada’s Muslim community say recent tensions between Ottawa and Saudi Arabia are affecting some people’s ability to perform…