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The United Nations has expressed grave concerns about the condition of civilians in Myanmar’s state of Rakhine, calling on the government to allow “rapid and unimpeded” humanitarian access to the region.   The United Nations has expressed grave concerns about…

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who shot at a mosque in Katy.   The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who shot at a mosque in Katy. A bullet hole was found…

At least four people have been killed and dozens of others wounded after a bomb-laden car exploded near a heavily fortified foreign compound in the Afghan capital Kabul.   At least four people have been killed and dozens of others…

The United Nations (UN) has warned about growing violence by Boko Haram militants in northeastern Nigeria, saying tens of thousands of people — mostly women and children —have fled their homes in the conflict-ridden area over the past weeks.  …

Translations of the Holy Quran in 50 languages are among the books presented at the 27th New Delhi World Book Fair.   Translations of the Holy Quran in 50 languages are among the books presented at the 27th New Delhi…

Members of the Shia community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest to  condemn Zaria Massacre and demand the immediate release of their leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky.   Members of the Shia community in Nigeria have staged yet another…

More than 200 asylum seekers held at a detention center in Australia have launched a hunger strike to protest against their living conditions, detainees and activists say.   More than 200 asylum seekers held at a detention center in Australia…

United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths said “substantial progress” would be needed before more talks can be held to build on a ceasefire recently agreed by the warring parties in Sweden and to reach a final deal to…

After receiving complaints of Internet merchants selling items that were offensive to Muslims, including doormats, bathmats and other goods imprinted with verses from the Koran, Amazon has pulled dozens of items from its online marketplace.   After receiving complaints of…

China passed a new law that seeks to “Sinicize” Islam within the next five years, the latest move by Beijing to rewrite how the religion is practiced.     China passed a new law that seeks to “Sinicize” Islam within…