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Bombing of Doctors without Borders Hospital in Yemen Kills at Least 15
August 16, 2016
Bombing of Doctors without Borders Hospital in Yemen Kills at Least 15
At least 15 people were killed on Monday in northern Yemen when warplanes bombed a hospital supported by Doctors without Borders, according to hospital and local health ministry officials. At least 15 people were killed on Monday in…
Western Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia under Threat amid Plans to Block US Deal
August 16, 2016
Western Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia under Threat amid Plans to Block US Deal
The UK is facing a legal challenge over its continued arms sales to Saudi Arabia, senators in the US have proposed blocking the latest sale of weapons to the Gulf kingdom, raising questions about the future of Western military support…
Kerala Muslim bride demands books as dowry
August 15, 2016
Kerala Muslim bride demands books as dowry
Many young brides in India are often chided for their obsession with gold. But, in an attempt to shatter two stereotypes at once, Sahla Nechyil, a graduate in political science from the University of Hyderabad, has asked that she be…
Boko Haram releases new video showing kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls
August 15, 2016
Boko Haram releases new video showing kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls
Boko Haram has released a video appearing to show the Chibok schoolgirls who were kidnapped by the Islamist group in April 2014. In it, the militant group claimed a number of the girls have been killed by Nigerian government air…
#IllWalkWithYou campaign kicks off on social media in support of US Muslims after fatal shooting
August 15, 2016
#IllWalkWithYou campaign kicks off on social media in support of US Muslims after fatal shooting
Social media users are offering to accompany Muslims who fear travelling alone to their mosque, after two men, including a Muslim imam, were fatally shot while walking home from afternoon prayers in New York City. Social media users are…
Northern Europe Quran Contest Wraps Up
August 15, 2016
Northern Europe Quran Contest Wraps Up
The 4th Quran contest for Northern European countries came to a conclusion on Sunday night. The 4th Quran contest for Northern European countries came to a conclusion on Sunday night. The members of the competition’s panel of judges…
Afghanistan Military Forces Killed 92 Terrorists in Past 24 Hours
August 15, 2016
Afghanistan Military Forces Killed 92 Terrorists in Past 24 Hours
Afghan Ministry of Defense has announced that Afghanistan’s military forces have killed 92 militants in various provinces of the country in past 24 hours. Afghan Ministry of Defense has announced that Afghanistan’s military forces have killed 92 militants in…
Curfew extended in Buthidaung and Maungdaw
August 14, 2016
Curfew extended in Buthidaung and Maungdaw
The evening curfew in two northern Rakhine State townships was extended, according to local officials. The evening curfew in two northern Rakhine State townships was extended, according to local officials. The late-night clampdown has been in place since…
‘Taliban likely to overrun Imam Sahib’
August 14, 2016
‘Taliban likely to overrun Imam Sahib’
The Provincial Council head of northern Kunduz province on Friday warned of Taliban’s possible attempt to overrun the Imam Sahib district. The Provincial Council head of northern Kunduz province on Friday warned of Taliban’s possible attempt to overrun…
Old English Church converts to Islamic Center
August 14, 2016
Old English Church converts to Islamic Center
Following the efforts and endeavors of the Shiite minority residing in Peterborough England, and with an attempt to provide a center for Muslim worshipers to perform their prayers as well as holding rituals, the city’s old church was bought and…