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Austrian authorities cancel work permits of Saudi school
September 28, 2016
Austrian authorities cancel work permits of Saudi school
The supreme court of the Austrian capital issued an order of cancelation of one the schools affiliated to the Saudi monarchy. The supreme court of the Austrian capital issued an order of cancelation of one the schools affiliated…
Nigerian forces detain seven Shiites holding up poster of Sheikh Zakzaky
September 27, 2016
Nigerian forces detain seven Shiites holding up poster of Sheikh Zakzaky
A Magistrates’ Court at Karu in Abuja on Friday granted seven Shiite Muslims bail of N100,000 each on the three-count charges against each of them. A Magistrates’ Court at Karu in Abuja on Friday granted seven Shiite Muslims…
Quebec woman ordered by judge to remove hijab in court seeks clearer rules
September 27, 2016
Quebec woman ordered by judge to remove hijab in court seeks clearer rules
Rania El-Alloul, the Montreal woman who was asked by a Quebec Court judge to remove her hijab during a hearing in 2015, was back in court Thursday asking a Superior Court justice to clarify the rules governing religious attire in…
“Who is Hussain?” volunteers feed over 2,500 needy in Boston
September 27, 2016
“Who is Hussain?” volunteers feed over 2,500 needy in Boston
Who is Hussain’s branch in Boston, Massachusetts spent a day volunteering at the Pine Street Inn. Who is Hussain’s branch in Boston, Massachusetts spent a day volunteering at the Pine Street Inn. Stationed at the heart of the…
Muslim woman offered job on condition that she removes her hijab
September 25, 2016
Muslim woman offered job on condition that she removes her hijab
A Muslim woman who received a job offer in Norway was subsequently told she could only take on the role if she was prepared to remove her hijab. A Muslim woman who received a job offer in Norway…
Muslim woman shot dead in France
September 25, 2016
Muslim woman shot dead in France
A veiled woman was shot dead in Pantin, France last night at 9:40 p.m. The victim of this hate crime was reportedly sitting in her car when the shooting occurred. A veiled woman was shot dead in Pantin, France…
Muslim schoolboys who refused to shake hands with female teachers lose appeal
September 22, 2016
Muslim schoolboys who refused to shake hands with female teachers lose appeal
A 15-year-old Muslim schoolboy studying in Switzerland has been told he must agree to shaking hands with female teachers or face being fined and disciplined. A 15-year-old Muslim schoolboy studying in Switzerland has been told he must agree…
Despite opposition, US Senate votes to greenlight massive arms sale to Saudis
September 22, 2016
Despite opposition, US Senate votes to greenlight massive arms sale to Saudis
Both the US House and Senate have recently introduced bills aiming to block the latest $1.15 billion sale of Abrams tanks and other military equipment to Saudi Arabia, in a bipartisan move to prevent the US from assisting the Saudis…
UN warns of serious famine in Nigeria
September 21, 2016
UN warns of serious famine in Nigeria
The United Nations is warning that Nigeria is seriously on the verge of a famine that is worse than that ever seen anywhere in the world, according to a report by Sky News. The United Nations is warning…
A hugely popular but largely ignored Halal global cuisine is now worth $20 billion in America
September 21, 2016
A hugely popular but largely ignored Halal global cuisine is now worth $20 billion in America
Sales of food prepared according to Islamic law are expected to hit $20 billion this year, from restaurants to supermarkets, reports Bloomberg. Sales of food prepared according to Islamic law are expected to hit $20 billion this year,…