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British Muslims demand legal protection from Islamophobia

British Muslims demand legal protection from Islamophobia

British Muslim organizations are urging Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn and all other party leaders to adopt a newly proposed working definition of Islamophobia in an attempt to put pressure on a reluctant Home Office to follow suit.   British Muslim…
Seehofer tells Islam conference Muslims are a part of Germany

Seehofer tells Islam conference Muslims are a part of Germany

Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday in Berlin that “Muslims belong to Germany,” speaking as he presided over the fourth German Islam Conference (DIK). The comments drew particular attention given Seehofer’s past statement that Islam was not part of Germany.  …
Boko Haram hacks farmers to death in NE Nigeria

Boko Haram hacks farmers to death in NE Nigeria

Boko Haram terrorists have killed four farmers near the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri, in the latest bloodshed in the restive region, witnesses and a local militia leader said on Monday.   Boko Haram terrorists have killed four farmers near…
British MPs call for definition of Islamophobia as ‘type of racism’

British MPs call for definition of Islamophobia as ‘type of racism’

Harmful myths and lies about Muslims are now believed by a large section of the UK’s population, contributing to discrimination across employment, housing, the criminal justice system and other areas of public life, a new report by MPs has found.…
Islamic charities among top 100 Canadian charities

Islamic charities among top 100 Canadian charities

The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) and the Islamic Relief Canada have been named among the Moneysense’s List of the Top 100 Canadian Charities in 2019.   The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) and the Islamic Relief Canada…
Al-Shabab kills 15 in new attack in Somalia

Al-Shabab kills 15 in new attack in Somalia

The al-Shabab terrorist group has launched a two-pronged attack on a religious institution in central Somalia, killing a cleric and 14 other people.   The al-Shabab terrorist group has launched a two-pronged attack on a religious institution in central Somalia,…
Holy Prophet’s birth anniversary celebrated in India

Holy Prophet’s birth anniversary celebrated in India

Ceremonies were held in several cities in India on Sunday to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS), the 6th Shia Imam.   Ceremonies were held in several cities in India on Sunday to…
‘Hate preacher’ Dr Zakir Naik broadcasts to Britain

‘Hate preacher’ Dr Zakir Naik broadcasts to Britain

The “personal television station” of a so-called Islamic preacher who was banned from entering Britain is being broadcast to millions of homes despite concerns about extremist content, an investigation has found.   The “personal television station” of a so-called Islamic…
Armed men kidnap 15 girls in SE Niger

Armed men kidnap 15 girls in SE Niger

Armed men kidnapped 15 girls overnight in southeastern Niger, the local mayor said on Saturday.   Armed men kidnapped 15 girls overnight in southeastern Niger, the local mayor said on Saturday. Boukar Mani Orthe, the mayor of Toumour in Niger’s…
Comoros ex-president remains arrested by authorities

Comoros ex-president remains arrested by authorities

Former Comoros president Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi  remains under arrest , while political opposition figures and lawyers expressed serious fears of assassinating him inside the prison.   Former Comoros president Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi  remains under arrest , while political…
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