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Police in Tokyo have monitored the activities of Muslims in Japan, based on their religion alone, since at least 2008.     Police in Tokyo have monitored the activities of Muslims in Japan, based on their religion alone, since at…

Trowbridge Mosque, a town in England, opened its doors to the public over the weekend in hope of increasing understanding of Islam and to address any misconceptions about the religion.     Trowbridge Mosque, a town in England, opened its…

Indonesia’s State port operator Pelabuhan Indonesia II, Pelindo II, signed an agreement with Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung (JIEP) to build a “halal hub” in Jakarta on the sidelines of 12th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) on Tuesday.     Indonesia’s…

Despite a long campaign of racist vilification and threats encouraging fear and hate against a planned mosque at Buchanan, New South Wales, Cessnock Council voted 6 to 4 to support the development.     Despite a long campaign of racist…

A government-commissioned report says the Nigerian army killed 348 Shia Muslims during an attack on a religious ceremony last year.     A government-commissioned report says the Nigerian army killed 348 Shia Muslims during an attack on a religious ceremony…

Authorities in Myanmar detained two Pakistan nationals for giving sermons at mosques in the commercial capital of Yangon.     Authorities in Myanmar detained two Pakistan nationals for giving sermons at mosques in the commercial capital of Yangon. The detentions…

Two months after the United Nations blacklisted a Saudi Arabia-led military coalition for killing children in Yemen, Riyadh has not provided enough proof that it should be permanently removed from the register, U.N. diplomatic sources said on Monday.    …

Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was wrong to identify Islam with violence and that social injustice and idolatry of money were among the prime causes of terrorism.     Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was wrong…

German vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel warned against alienating Saudi Arabia, a crucial player in the bid to end the Syrian war, with too much criticism.     German vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel warned against alienating Saudi Arabia, a crucial player…

An Adelaide mosque has been targeted by racist vandals, who have daubed the entrance to the building in swastikas and offensive slogans.     An Adelaide mosque has been targeted by racist vandals, who have daubed the entrance to the…