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French think tank calls for ‘Halal Tax’ on Muslims

French think tank calls for ‘Halal Tax’ on Muslims

A new report by a Paris think-tank underlines “the progress of Islamist ideology among Muslims in France”, suggesting that Salafi Islam can be stamped out through a “halal tax” and Arabic being taught in French schools.    A new report…
Anti-Islam Dutch MP says no more sacrilegious cartoon contest

Anti-Islam Dutch MP says no more sacrilegious cartoon contest

Dutch lawmaker and anti-Islam campaigner Geert Wilders said he has no plans, for now, to revive the blasphemous caricatures contest after it emerged as a motive for a stabbing in Amsterdam last week.     Dutch lawmaker and anti-Islam campaigner…
Yemen peace talks collapse

Yemen peace talks collapse

Yemen peace talks collapsed on Saturday after three days of waiting for the Yemeni rebels delegation, but the United Nations envoy vowed to press ahead with diplomacy.       Yemen peace talks collapsed on Saturday after three days of waiting…
‘Yemen alarmingly facing growing cases of malnutrition’

‘Yemen alarmingly facing growing cases of malnutrition’

With the devastating impact of the ongoing campaign led by the Saudi regime in Riyadh against the impoverished country of Yemen, there has been a constant rise in the cases of malnutrition there, many of them life-threatening.       With…
Amnesty expresses solidarity with Ali Mushaima

Amnesty expresses solidarity with Ali Mushaima

Amnesty International expressed solidarity with the demands of Bahraini activists Ali Mushaima and Zainab Al-Khawaja.    Amnesty International expressed solidarity with the demands of Bahraini activists Ali Mushaima and Zainab Al-Khawaja.  In a Twitter post on Wednesday, the rights group…
Swiss press paints Muslims in negative light

Swiss press paints Muslims in negative light

Most Swiss newspaper articles on Muslims convey a negative story, according to a recent study.   Most Swiss newspaper articles on Muslims convey a negative story, according to a recent study. Since 2015, more than half (54%) of all articles…
Austin mosque heightening security after vandalism

Austin mosque heightening security after vandalism

The local Muslim community in Austin, US state of Texas, is reeling after a vandal, or vandals, caused thousands of dollars in damages to their mosque.   The local Muslim community in Austin, US state of Texas, is reeling after…
Shia Center in Edmonton, Canada to Host Mourners in Muharram

Shia Center in Edmonton, Canada to Host Mourners in Muharram

The Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, Islamic Society (IHIS) in Edmonton, Canada will reopen to host Shia Muslims attending mourning rituals in the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.   The Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, Islamic Society (IHIS)…
Interfaith celebration of Eid al-Ghadeer in Oase, Indonesia

Interfaith celebration of Eid al-Ghadeer in Oase, Indonesia

An interfaith gathering of students, religious, cultural and public figures have celebrated Eid al-Ghadeer in a ceremony that was hosted by Shias in Malaysia.   An interfaith gathering of students, religious, cultural and public figures have celebrated Eid al-Ghadeer in…
Ali Mushaima to resume hunger strike

Ali Mushaima to resume hunger strike

Ali Mushaima is set to continue his hungers strike outside the Bahraini embassy in London despite being hospitalized.    Ali Mushaima is set to continue his hungers strike outside the Bahraini embassy in London despite being hospitalized.  After 30 days…
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