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The UN Human Rights Committee said on Tuesday that France’s ban on the niqab, the full-body Islamic veil, was a violation of human rights.   The UN Human Rights Committee said on Tuesday that France’s ban on the niqab, the…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is ready to halt a $13 billion arms deal with Riyadh if it concludes the weapons have been misused.   Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is ready to halt a $13…

Collectors and connoisseurs of Islamic and Indian art are in for a treat as medieval historical Islamic artifacts dating between the 9th and the 19th centuries will be on auction at Christie’s London on Thursday.   Collectors and connoisseurs of…

A new Islamic culture gallery at the world famous British Museum opened its doors to visitors Friday.   A new Islamic culture gallery at the world famous British Museum opened its doors to visitors Friday. The gallery, spread over two…

A micro-miniature exhibition kicked off on Thursday in the Kusadasi, a district in the western Aydın province of Turkey, showcasing a variety of unique artwork invisible to the naked eye.   A micro-miniature exhibition kicked off on Thursday in the…

A catholic woman from Italy is proud to be part of a millions-strong crowd of people who march toward the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, for Arbaeen.   A catholic woman from Italy is proud to be part of a…

Authorities in India’s most populous state have changed the Muslim name of a historic city to one with Hindu overtones, local media reported.   Authorities in India’s most populous state have changed the Muslim name of a historic city to…

Daesh-linked Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria have murdered yet another female aid worker, abducted earlier this year in the northeast of the country, a month after they killed one of her colleagues, officials said.   Daesh-linked Boko Haram terrorists in…

A white supremacist in Britain admitted to devising a hate campaign that included “punish a Muslim day” and sending hoax letters to the Queen, Theresa May and her predecessor David Cameron.   A white supremacist in Britain admitted to devising…

The man said to be Africa’s youngest Shia billionaire has been kidnapped by masked gunmen in Tanzania’s main city Dar es Salaam, police say.     The man said to be Africa’s youngest Shia billionaire has been kidnapped by masked…