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Jakarta Governor Purnama stands trial for insulting Islam
December 15, 2016
Jakarta Governor Purnama stands trial for insulting Islam
The governor of the Indonesian capital went on trial Tuesday on charges of blasphemy over remarks insulting to Muslims in his speech in September. The governor of the Indonesian capital went on trial Tuesday on charges of blasphemy…
U.S. to halt some arms sales to Saudi, citing civilian deaths in Yemen campaign
December 15, 2016
U.S. to halt some arms sales to Saudi, citing civilian deaths in Yemen campaign
The United States has decided to limit military support to Saudi Arabia’s campaign in Yemen because of concerns over widespread civilian casualties and will halt a planned arms sale to the kingdom, U.S. officials told Reuters. The United…
Finland seeks life sentences for Iraqi twins in ISIS-related killings
December 15, 2016
Finland seeks life sentences for Iraqi twins in ISIS-related killings
Finnish prosecutors are demanding life sentences for Iraqi twin brothers charged with ISIS-related killings of at least 11 unarmed soldiers in their home country. Finnish prosecutors are demanding life sentences for Iraqi twin brothers charged with ISIS-related killings of…
UN agency reports 2.2 million Yemeni children hungry and in need of care
December 13, 2016
UN agency reports 2.2 million Yemeni children hungry and in need of care
Some 2.2 million Yemeni children are hungry and in need of urgent care with one child dying every ten minutes due to malnutrition, diarrhoea or respiratory tract infections, UNICEF has reported. Some 2.2 million Yemeni children are hungry and…
Human Rights Watch: US may be complicit in Saudi war crimes in Yemen
December 12, 2016
Human Rights Watch: US may be complicit in Saudi war crimes in Yemen
Human Rights Watch on Thursday called for an arms embargo on Saudi Arabia over the war in Yemen, and said the United States might be complicit in “atrocities” by supplying bombs. Human Rights Watch on Thursday called for an…
Shia Rights Watch condemns terrorist attacks against Imam Ali Islamic Center
December 12, 2016
Shia Rights Watch condemns terrorist attacks against Imam Ali Islamic Center
Shia Rights Watch International Organization condemns the terrorist attack targeting Imam Ali, peace be upon him, Islamic Center calling the authorities to take the necessary action. Shia Rights Watch International Organization condemns the terrorist attack targeting Imam Ali,…
Tennessee Muslims help wildfire victims
December 12, 2016
Tennessee Muslims help wildfire victims
In show of support, the Muslim community in Tennessee has come together to load a truck with community donations to help victims of the recent Gatlinburg fires. In show of support, the Muslim community in Tennessee has come together…
Fire at Imam Ali Islamic Centre in Melbourne
December 12, 2016
Fire at Imam Ali Islamic Centre in Melbourne
Takfiri terrorist have set fire to Imam Ali, peace be upon him, Islamic center in Fawkner Melbourne. The terrorist wrote the slogan of the so-called Islamic state on the wall. Takfiri terrorist have set fire to Imam Ali, peace…
Halal food becoming $20 billion industry in US
December 10, 2016
Halal food becoming $20 billion industry in US
Halal food is becoming increasingly popular in the United States but that’s not simply tied to a growing Muslim population. Halal food is becoming increasingly popular in the United States but that’s not simply tied to a growing…
Two female suicide bombers kill at least 30 at Nigerian market
December 10, 2016
Two female suicide bombers kill at least 30 at Nigerian market
Two women carried out suicide bombings at a bustling market in the north-east Nigerian town of Madagali on Friday morning, killing at least 30 people and wounding 67, the army said. Two women carried out suicide bombings at…