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U.N. calls out Saudi Arabia, UAE for not paying Yemen aid pledges
July 20, 2019
U.N. calls out Saudi Arabia, UAE for not paying Yemen aid pledges
United Nations aid Chief Mark Lowcock called out Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday for only paying a “modest proportion” of the hundreds of millions of dollars United Nations aid Chief Mark Lowcock called out Saudi Arabia…
Kabul University hit by deadly bomb blast
July 20, 2019
Kabul University hit by deadly bomb blast
At least eight people have been killed after a bomb detonated near university premises in Afghanistan’s capital on Friday, officials said. At least eight people have been killed after a bomb detonated near university premises in Afghanistan’s capital on…
More than 20 Afghan commandos killed in Taliban attack
July 18, 2019
More than 20 Afghan commandos killed in Taliban attack
At least 20 Afghan commandos were killed in a Taliban ambush in western Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday, marking yet another loss for the elite troops amid a push to end the war. At least 20 Afghan commandos were…
One martyred, several injured as Nigerian army attack Sheikh Zakzaky’s supporters
July 18, 2019
One martyred, several injured as Nigerian army attack Sheikh Zakzaky’s supporters
At least one person has lost his life and several others sustained injuries when Nigerian army opened fire on protesters demanding the release of top Muslim cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, who At least one person has lost his life and…
Attackers desecrate Quran in Mosque in Germany
July 18, 2019
Attackers desecrate Quran in Mosque in Germany
Unidentified assailants desecrated the Quran in a mosque in Munster, western Germany late on Tuesday. Unidentified assailants desecrated the Quran in a mosque in Munster, western Germany late on Tuesday. The assailants tore pages of a copy…
Arrest made in Owen Sound mosque vandalism case
July 17, 2019
Arrest made in Owen Sound mosque vandalism case
Following two instances of vandalism at a mosque in Owen Sound, police now say they have someone in custody. Following two instances of vandalism at a mosque in Owen Sound, police now say they have someone in custody.…
Norway arrests “Muslim cleric” after Italian terror trial
July 17, 2019
Norway arrests “Muslim cleric” after Italian terror trial
A “Muslim cleric” found guilty in Italy of planning terror has been detained in Norway on an Italian arrest warrant, The Norwegian domestic security agency said. A “Muslim cleric” found guilty in Italy of planning terror has been…
Journalists protest to denounce censorship
July 17, 2019
Journalists protest to denounce censorship
Various journalists are protesting across the country to denounce the prevailing censorship in Pakistan along with other difficulties faced by the journalistic community. Various journalists are protesting across the country to denounce the prevailing censorship in Pakistan along…
US House overwhelmingly approves anti-Saudi measures
July 17, 2019
US House overwhelmingly approves anti-Saudi measures
Legislators in the United States have voted overwhelmingly for a bill that seeks to impose sanctions on officials involved in the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Legislators in the United States have voted overwhelmingly for a bill…
British MP under fire for 2007 anti-Islam comment
July 17, 2019
British MP under fire for 2007 anti-Islam comment
UK leadership frontrunner Boris Johnson is under fire for saying Islam caused the Muslim world to be “literally centuries behind” the west. UK leadership frontrunner Boris Johnson is under fire for saying Islam caused the Muslim world to…