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British woman murdered in Pakistan for converting to Shia Islam
July 31, 2016
British woman murdered in Pakistan for converting to Shia Islam
The husband of a British woman who was killed in Pakistan called for the UK and Pakistani governments to ensure his wife received justice Thursday, as he sought to keep the spotlight on so-called honour killings. The husband…
Damascus denounces US-led ‘massacre’ in Syria, calls on UN to intervene
July 31, 2016
Damascus denounces US-led ‘massacre’ in Syria, calls on UN to intervene
Syria has called on the United Nations to take immediate action against the so-called US-led coalition, and to prevent it from conducting further airstrikes in the Middle Eastern country, after the coalition’s latest airborne assault claimed lives of over 40…
More than 2353 Syrian civilians executed by ISIS during 25 months since declaring its alleged caliphate
July 31, 2016
More than 2353 Syrian civilians executed by ISIS during 25 months since declaring its alleged caliphate
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) documented the execution of 70 people by ISIS in this month. This makes the total number of civilians executed by the terrorist group rise to over 2300 since the establishment of its alleged…
“Coexistence in Quran” forum held for students in Karbala
July 31, 2016
“Coexistence in Quran” forum held for students in Karbala
The principle of “coexistence in Quran” was highlighted in a forum recently held for students in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq. The principle of “coexistence in Quran” was highlighted in a forum recently held for students in…
The Islamic Action Organization establish training camp for 200 youths in the holy city of Karbala
July 31, 2016
The Islamic Action Organization establish training camp for 200 youths in the holy city of Karbala
The Islamic Action Organization of the Imam Hussein Brigade has established a summer training camp for 200 youths in the holy city of Karbala to prepare them to combat against the so-called Islamic State militants both intellectually and physically. …
Saudi Arabia passes ‘grim watershed’ as it executes 100th person this year
July 31, 2016
Saudi Arabia passes ‘grim watershed’ as it executes 100th person this year
Some 137 people were executed in the Gulf monarchy in 2015 convicted of different offences. Some 137 people were executed in the Gulf monarchy in 2015 convicted of different offences. In response to this news, Philip Luther, Director…
Mosque burnt in southern France, arson inquiry opened
July 31, 2016
Mosque burnt in southern France, arson inquiry opened
Police opened an “arson inquiry” after firefighters were dispatched to battle a blaze at the mosque under construction in Muret, a suburb of the French town of Toulouse. No injuries were reported. Police opened an “arson inquiry” after…
Ohio group connects faiths, fights Islamophobia
July 30, 2016
Ohio group connects faiths, fights Islamophobia
A new interfaith group has kicked off its work in Cincinnati, Ohio, to help combat anti-Muslim sentiment and promote interfaith dialogue and relationships with Greater Cincinnati’s Muslim community. A new interfaith group has kicked off its work in…
German police raid homes of group accused of radicalizing Muslims
July 30, 2016
German police raid homes of group accused of radicalizing Muslims
Armed police officers have launched a raid on a mosque and several homes belonging to a group believed to be radicalizing Muslims in Germany. Armed police officers have launched a raid on a mosque and several homes belonging…
Kuwaiti Shiite MP ‘Dashti’ sentenced to 14 years just for criticizing Saudi, Bahrain regimes
July 28, 2016
Kuwaiti Shiite MP ‘Dashti’ sentenced to 14 years just for criticizing Saudi, Bahrain regimes
A court in Kuwait has sentenced a Shiite Muslim lawmaker to 14 and half years in prison for criticizing the ruling families in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. A court in Kuwait has sentenced a Shiite Muslim lawmaker to…