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Chinese city urges those ‘poisoned by extremism’ to turn themselves in
November 21, 2018
Chinese city urges those ‘poisoned by extremism’ to turn themselves in
A city in China’s far-western Xinjiang region has ordered people who are “poisoned by extremism, terrorism and separatism”, in contact with overseas terror groups or act in a conservative Islamic manner, to turn themselves in to authorities. A city…
Germany rescinds approval for Saudi arms sales
November 20, 2018
Germany rescinds approval for Saudi arms sales
The German government says it has halted previously approved arms exports to Saudi Arabia amid the destructive on Yemen . The German government says it has halted previously approved arms exports to Saudi Arabia amid the destructive on Yemen…
Nigerians again wage protest rally to call for Zakzaky’s release
November 18, 2018
Nigerians again wage protest rally to call for Zakzaky’s release
Nigerian Shia Muslims have once again waged protest rally in the capital of Abuja to demand the release of top Muslim cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky. Nigerian Shia Muslims have once again waged protest rally in the capital of…
UN food chief recounts suffering of Yemeni children after trip
November 18, 2018
UN food chief recounts suffering of Yemeni children after trip
“It was just like tickling a ghost.” That is a remark expressed with desperation by Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program David Beasley following his return from a three-day visit to Yemen, where he saw for himself…
Despite declared halt to offensive, Saudi warplanes hit Hudaydah
November 17, 2018
Despite declared halt to offensive, Saudi warplanes hit Hudaydah
At least nine people have been killed in western Yemen, despite a declared halt to the Saudi-led offensive that was meant to seize control of the strategic port city of Hudaydah. At least nine people have been killed…
Russian firm suspended from halal council over swine-contaminated food
November 14, 2018
Russian firm suspended from halal council over swine-contaminated food
A private Russian company that certifies foods for Muslims has been suspended by the World Halal Council (WHC) for allegedly green lighting pork-tainted products, claiming that a little bit of swine DNA was no big deal. A private…
Minnesota events to offer insight into Islam
November 14, 2018
Minnesota events to offer insight into Islam
Muslims in Rochester, US state of Minnesota, will share their experiences and faith at two public events. Muslims in Rochester, US state of Minnesota, will share their experiences and faith at two public events. On Thursday, the University…
China defiant in face of criticism over crackdown on Muslim minorities
November 14, 2018
China defiant in face of criticism over crackdown on Muslim minorities
The world should ignore “gossip” about China’s Xinjiang region and trust authorities there, the government’s top diplomat said on Tuesday, when asked if Beijing would allow international observers to inspect camps holding Muslims there. The world should ignore “gossip”…
UNHCR warns against returning Rohingya Muslim refugees
November 14, 2018
UNHCR warns against returning Rohingya Muslim refugees
The United Nations refugee agency on Monday cautioned against returning ethnic Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar from Bangladesh at this time, urging that officials be allowed to assess whether it is safe for them to return. The United Nations refugee…
A mosque with clinic opens in Hyderabad, India
November 12, 2018
A mosque with clinic opens in Hyderabad, India
A city mosque will now accommodate a primary health centre in a working-class dominated area of the Old City of Hyderabad, India. A city mosque will now accommodate a primary health centre in a working-class dominated area of…