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Vandals target Tennessee Mosque again
July 13, 2017
Vandals target Tennessee Mosque again
An embattled mosque in the US state of Tennessee was vandalized again overnight, spokesman Saleh Sbenaty said. An embattled mosque in the US state of Tennessee was vandalized again overnight, spokesman Saleh Sbenaty said. At the Islamic Center of…
Thousands expected at major Halal Food Festival in Mississauga
July 11, 2017
Thousands expected at major Halal Food Festival in Mississauga
The largest halal food fest in North America, the Halal Food Festival Toronto is coming to Mississauga for its fifth year on July 15 and July 16 at the International Centre in Mississauga. The largest halal food fest…
Amnesty UK: Court ruling deadly blow to Yemeni civilians
July 11, 2017
Amnesty UK: Court ruling deadly blow to Yemeni civilians
Amnesty International says a recent UK court ruling that the British government is entitled to continue authorizing arms supplies to Saudi Arabia is a deadly blow to Yemeni civilians. Amnesty International says a recent UK court ruling that…
ICRC: Yemen cholera outbreak exceeds 300,000 suspected cases
July 11, 2017
ICRC: Yemen cholera outbreak exceeds 300,000 suspected cases
The Red Cross says the number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen has now surpassed 300,000 amid fears of a runaway outbreak of the disease and the threat of famine looming over the war-stricken country. The Red Cross says…
Muslim women wearing hijabs most at risk of Islamophobic attacks in Australia
July 10, 2017
Muslim women wearing hijabs most at risk of Islamophobic attacks in Australia
Women wearing hijabs are most vulnerable to public Islamophobic attacks in Australia, while only one in four bystanders speaks out on behalf of victims. Women wearing hijabs are most vulnerable to public Islamophobic attacks in Australia, while only…
High court ignores human rights violations, rules arms exports to Saudi Arabia can continue
July 10, 2017
High court ignores human rights violations, rules arms exports to Saudi Arabia can continue
Human Rights campaigners have lost a high-profile case calling for UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia to be stopped over humanitarian concerns as the high court ruled exports could continue. Human Rights campaigners have lost a high-profile case…
UN humanitarian coordinator: Famine threatens 95 districts in Yemen
July 10, 2017
UN humanitarian coordinator: Famine threatens 95 districts in Yemen
The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Yemen, Jimmy McGoldrick, revealed that 95 districts in Yemen are threatened with famine. The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Yemen, Jimmy McGoldrick, revealed that 95 districts in Yemen are threatened with famine.…
Protesters demand reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi in front Saudi Arabia Embassy in Canada
July 10, 2017
Protesters demand reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi in front Saudi Arabia Embassy in Canada
A sudden afternoon shower on Saturday failed to drown out the voices of protesters gathered outside the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Ottawa, Canada to demand the reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi and the protection of other Islamic heritage sites in the…
Muslims host cultural festival in Oregon
July 10, 2017
Muslims host cultural festival in Oregon
Muslim Education Trust (MET) in Tigard, Oregon, has hosted its inaugural Portland International Muslim Cultural Festival yesterday, July 8, giving the larger community a chance to know and experience the Islamic culture. Muslim Education Trust (MET) in Tigard, Oregon,…
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia under threat as court ruling on terrorism looms
July 10, 2017
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia under threat as court ruling on terrorism looms
Britain will be forced to suspend the sale of what potentially could be billions of pounds worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia if it loses a high-profile legal case on Monday. Britain will be forced to suspend the sale…