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Group’s plan to burn Quran outside White House foiled
December 13, 2015
Group’s plan to burn Quran outside White House foiled
A group’s plans to burn a copy of the Quran outside the White House A group’s plans to burn a copy of the Quran outside the White House in the US capital of Washington D.C. were foiled Saturday. Saying…
Swiss federal court rejects school headscarf ban
December 13, 2015
Swiss federal court rejects school headscarf ban
Court rejected a St.Gallen cantonal commune’s ban on wearing Muslim heajab The Swiss Federal Court rejected a St.Gallen cantonal commune’s ban on wearing Muslim headscarves, or hijabs, in school. The decision finalizes a case that began in 2013, when…
Spanish authorities arrest Ali Charaf Damache
December 13, 2015
Spanish authorities arrest Ali Charaf Damache
An Algerian born Irish citizen, who is wanted by US authorities An Algerian born Irish citizen, who is wanted by US authorities on international terrorism charges, has been arrested in Spain. Ali Charaf Damache had been wanted in the…
Nigerian army kills several Shias
December 13, 2015
Nigerian army kills several Shias
Nigerian military forces have killed several Shia Muslims Nigerian military forces have killed several Shia Muslims who had gathered to attend a religious ceremony north of the country. Local media said that at least seven people were killed after…
Finnish court to hold twins in custody over Iraq massacre
December 12, 2015
Finnish court to hold twins in custody over Iraq massacre
A Finnish court was expected to remand in custody Iraqi twin brothers A Finnish court was expected to remand in custody Iraqi twin brothers suspected of killing 11 people in a massacre by the so-called Islamic State terrorist group…
Muslim schoolgirl in New York called ‘ISIS’ and put into headlock and punched
December 12, 2015
Muslim schoolgirl in New York called ‘ISIS’ and put into headlock and punched
A Muslim girl student was attacked at her New York middle school A Muslim girl student was attacked at her New York middle school by three schoolmates who referred to the girl as a terrorist and tried ripping off…
Boko Haram terrorists kill 14 in northeast Nigeria
December 12, 2015
Boko Haram terrorists kill 14 in northeast Nigeria
At least 14 people have been killed At least 14 people have been killed, among them some decapitated, by terrorists from Boko Haram Takfiri terrorist group in an attack on a village in northeast Nigeria. A resident said that…
Muhammad Ali calls on US Muslims to stand up against Islamophobia
December 10, 2015
Muhammad Ali calls on US Muslims to stand up against Islamophobia
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali criticized Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump Boxing legend Muhammad Ali criticized Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States, calling on Muslims “to stand up to those who use…
American Muslims raise more than $100,000 for families of San Bernardino shooting victim
December 10, 2015
American Muslims raise more than $100,000 for families of San Bernardino shooting victim
Muslims launched a campaign called the Muslims United for San Bernardino American Muslims launched a campaign called the Muslims United for San Bernardino by which they raised more than $100,000 from more than 1,000 donors across the country, including…
Facebook founder voices support for Muslims
December 10, 2015
Facebook founder voices support for Muslims
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has added his voice to the growing chorus of people Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has added his voice to the growing chorus of people defending the Muslim community amongst the upsurge in Islamophobic rhetoric in…