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100 killed as Nigerian forces open fire at Shia gathering
November 15, 2016
100 killed as Nigerian forces open fire at Shia gathering
killing nearly 100 and injuring hundreds more in the northern city of Kano. killing nearly 100 and injuring hundreds more in the northern city of Kano. Violence broke out when police tried to disperse thousands of people, including…
Hundreds of Boko Haram fighters surrender in Chad
November 15, 2016
Hundreds of Boko Haram fighters surrender in Chad
Hundreds of Boko Haram fighters and their families have surrendered in Chad in the past month, security and U.N. sources said, in a sign the military campaign against them is making headway. Hundreds of Boko Haram fighters and their…
Police arrest man for posting threats on Facebook to ‘burn mosques on Bonfire Night’
November 8, 2016
Police arrest man for posting threats on Facebook to ‘burn mosques on Bonfire Night’
Police have arrested a man after threats to burn mosques on Bonfire Night were posted on a Facebook page. Police have arrested a man after threats to burn mosques on Bonfire Night were posted on a Facebook page.…
The Guardian: Stop helping the killing in Yemen
November 8, 2016
The Guardian: Stop helping the killing in Yemen
The Guardian daily posted an article on Monday urging Britain to stop arms sales that “are fuelling a cruel and pointless war” in Yemen. The Guardian daily posted an article on Monday urging Britain to stop arms sales…
Prayer facilities proliferate in Japan as Muslims population grows
November 7, 2016
Prayer facilities proliferate in Japan as Muslims population grows
The growing trend for businesses targeting the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims as a lucrative market is evidenced by the widespread setting up of prayer facilities at universities and commercial establishments around Japan. The growing trend for businesses targeting…
The OC Halal Food Festival returns to feed the masses!
November 6, 2016
The OC Halal Food Festival returns to feed the masses!
For the past three years, thousands have gathered at the Islamic Center of Orange County mosque in Garden Grove in the name of good eats. For the past three years, thousands have gathered at the Islamic Center of…
Police arrest 15 for blocking construction of Athens’ first mosque
November 6, 2016
Police arrest 15 for blocking construction of Athens’ first mosque
Greek police cleared a site allocated for Athens’ first official mosque on Friday, months after it had been taken over by self-proclaimed “patriots” who blocked construction work. Greek police cleared a site allocated for Athens’ first official mosque…
Nigerian forces spray teargas at peaceful protesters demanding Sheikh Zakzaky’s release
November 3, 2016
Nigerian forces spray teargas at peaceful protesters demanding Sheikh Zakzaky’s release
Scores of Nigerian students and followers of Sheikh Zakzaky were attacked by security operatives at the National Secretariat, Abuja, on Wednesday. Scores of Nigerian students and followers of Sheikh Zakzaky were attacked by security operatives at the National…
HRW urges US to suspend Saudi arms supplies instead of condemning attacks
November 3, 2016
HRW urges US to suspend Saudi arms supplies instead of condemning attacks
Human Rights Watch said the US should stop supplying arms to Saudi Arabia instead of calling on Riyadh to halt its deadly airstrikes on Yemeni civilians. Human Rights Watch said the US should stop supplying arms to Saudi…
Amnesty to militants in Syria: “Stop killing civilians”
November 3, 2016
Amnesty to militants in Syria: “Stop killing civilians”
Amnesty International called on militants operating in Syria’s divided city of Aleppo to halt their unlawful actions. Amnesty International called on militants operating in Syria’s divided city of Aleppo to halt their unlawful actions. On Monday, the human…