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Several New York state lawmakers want to pass a bill requiring city schools to offer both Halal and Kosher meals to students who request them.     Several New York state lawmakers want to pass a bill requiring city schools…

The Indonesian national commission for women, Komnas Perempuan (KP) has reported that there are 332 Shia refugees in Sampang who are left unattended.      The Indonesian national commission for women, Komnas Perempuan (KP) has reported that there are 332…

Two Muslim mothers wearing headscarves were accosted and prevented from entering a nursery school on the French island of Corsica on Monday by two other parents, officials said.     Two Muslim mothers wearing headscarves were accosted and prevented from…

 Video of a daily prayer service at the Saudi Arabian Masjid al-Ḥarām, the largest mosque in the world, reveals a top Saudi Wahhabi imam calling for the killing of Shia Muslims, and people of other religions.      Video of…

Hundreds in Myanmar rallied on Tuesday against an advisory commission led by former U.N. chief Kofi Annan to find solutions to the conflict between the country’s Buddhists and minority Rohingya Muslims, which has cast a pall over democratic reforms.  …

Hate preacher Anjem Choudary has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years’ imprisonment after being convicted of drumming up support for ISIS.     Hate preacher Anjem Choudary has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years’ imprisonment after being convicted of drumming up support…

A female interpreter at the Swedish Migration Board has been suspended from duty and is awaiting an investigation for her ‘inappropriate’ comment that many Arabs “lie about their background” to secure asylum in Sweden.     A female interpreter at…

Britain is now the second biggest arms dealer in the world, official government figures show – with most of the weapons fuelling deadly conflicts in the Middle East.     Britain is now the second biggest arms dealer in the…

Nigeria’s Department of State Services said it arrested two Boko Haram members attempting to infiltrate the Nigerian army.     Nigeria’s Department of State Services said it arrested two Boko Haram members attempting to infiltrate the Nigerian army. The two…

 Nigeria’s military says some officers are selling arms and ammunition to Boko Haram, indicating the corruption bedeviling the country’s fight against the extremists continues despite government efforts.     Nigeria’s military says some officers are selling arms and ammunition to…