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Another Mosque attack raises concerns over Muslims’ safety in Germany
October 10, 2016
Another Mosque attack raises concerns over Muslims’ safety in Germany
Muslims are questioning their freedom in Germany after a mosque under construction was vandalized late Wednesday by assailants writing racist-Islamophobic slogans on its walls. Muslims are questioning their freedom in Germany after a mosque under construction was vandalized…
Woman’s hijab pulled down in busy London street in ‘shocking racially-motivated attack’
October 10, 2016
Woman’s hijab pulled down in busy London street in ‘shocking racially-motivated attack’
A woman had her hijab pulled down in a racially-motivated assault on a busy street. A woman had her hijab pulled down in a racially-motivated assault on a busy street. The victim, in her 20s, was not injured…
Norway seeks ban on burqas in the classroom
October 6, 2016
Norway seeks ban on burqas in the classroom
Norway’s right-wing government on Wednesday announced plans to ban the full-face Islamic veil from classrooms and university lecture halls. Norway’s right-wing government on Wednesday announced plans to ban the full-face Islamic veil from classrooms and university lecture halls.…
UN: Yemenis need urgent aid
October 6, 2016
UN: Yemenis need urgent aid
The U.N.’s humanitarian chief says civilians in Yemen need urgent protection and more humanitarian aid. The U.N.’s humanitarian chief says civilians in Yemen need urgent protection and more humanitarian aid. Speaking in Sana’a on Tuesday, Stephen O’Brien said…
Northern Italian region approves ‘anti-mosque’ laws
October 5, 2016
Northern Italian region approves ‘anti-mosque’ laws
Councilors in the northern Italian region of Liguria approved a set of measures drastically restricting the freedom to build new places of worship. Councilors in the northern Italian region of Liguria approved a set of measures drastically restricting…
Humanitarian situation worsens as 26 million Yemenis face starvation
October 4, 2016
Humanitarian situation worsens as 26 million Yemenis face starvation
The impoverished Arab country of Yemen is now one step closer to famine, according to a United Nations (UN) report. The impoverished Arab country of Yemen is now one step closer to famine, according to a United Nations…
First annual symposium of “Who is Hussein” in Australia
October 4, 2016
First annual symposium of “Who is Hussein” in Australia
Members of “Who is Hussein” organization have organized the first annual symposium in Adelaide, Australia, coinciding with the commencement of the sorrowful month of Muharram. Members of “Who is Hussein” organization have organized the first annual symposium in Adelaide,…
Nigeria suffering ‘worst humanitarian crisis in the world’ amid war with Boko Haram, UNICEF warns
October 2, 2016
Nigeria suffering ‘worst humanitarian crisis in the world’ amid war with Boko Haram, UNICEF warns
In its short, seven-year insurgency, Boko Haram has emerged as one of the most ruthless and deadly radical militant groups on the planet. In its short, seven-year insurgency, Boko Haram has emerged as one of the most ruthless…
Labor Government to stop Saudi Arabia weapons sales
October 2, 2016
Labor Government to stop Saudi Arabia weapons sales
The Labor government would halt the arms sales to Saudi Arabia that is using the weaponry to increase tension in Yemen, the leader of Labor Party Jeremy Corbyn said Wednesday. The Labor government would halt the arms sales…
Amnesty International slams Hungary’s treatment of refugees
October 1, 2016
Amnesty International slams Hungary’s treatment of refugees
In the run up to the October 2 referendum in Hungary on whether to accept EU quotas for resettling refugees, a new report by Amnesty International has slammed the country for mistreating refugees and making the asylum procedure too difficult…