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Fire in Myanmar camp for displaced Muslims injures dozens
May 15, 2016
Fire in Myanmar camp for displaced Muslims injures dozens
A fire broke out on Tuesday in a camp for internally displaced Muslims in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, destroying shelters where about 2,000 people had lived and injuring about 14 of them, the United Nations said. A fire…
Global watchdog warns that ISIS may be making its own chemical weapons
May 15, 2016
Global watchdog warns that ISIS may be making its own chemical weapons
An intergovernmental organization has warned of the “extremely worrying” signs that ISIS could be developing chemical weapons of its own. An intergovernmental organization has warned of the “extremely worrying” signs that ISIS could be developing chemical weapons of…
Nigerian army frees 400 Boko Haram hostages
May 9, 2016
Nigerian army frees 400 Boko Haram hostages
The Nigerian army said on Monday it had rescued another 400 hostages from Boko Haram hideouts in the country’s northeast as troops intensified clearance operations across areas reportedly still inhabited by militants. The Nigerian army said on Monday…
CBSE appeal against Hijab order quashed
May 9, 2016
CBSE appeal against Hijab order quashed
The Indian high court on Friday dismissed an appeal filed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) challenging its single judge’s order granting permission to Muslim girls to wear the hijab, a customary religious dress, while appearing for All India…
US Muslim woman sues police for removing her headscarf
May 9, 2016
US Muslim woman sues police for removing her headscarf
A Muslim woman launched a legal action on Monday against police in California that her headscarf was forcibly removed after she was arrested on outstanding warrants. A Muslim woman launched a legal action on Monday against police in…
Hollande vows swift investigation into mosque attack in Corsica Island
May 9, 2016
Hollande vows swift investigation into mosque attack in Corsica Island
French President Francois Hollande has promised a swift investigation into the blaze in which a Muslim prayer hall was badly damaged in Ajaccio, capital of the French island of Corsica. The prosecutors have said that the fire could be a…
Muslims Fight Hunger in Alabama
May 3, 2016
Muslims Fight Hunger in Alabama
In a bid to change the wrong narrative on Islam, American Muslim groups will join hands later this week to help the needy in Alabama, volunteering for National Soup Kitchen Day. In a bid to change the…
“Jesus in Quran and Bible” Exhibition in Greece
May 3, 2016
“Jesus in Quran and Bible” Exhibition in Greece
An exhibition of Arabic calligraphy titled “Jesus in Quran and Bible” was held in Athens, the capital city of Greece. An exhibition of Arabic calligraphy titled “Jesus in Quran and Bible” was held in Athens, the capital city…
Right-wing says: Islam is not part of Germany and there should be ban on Muslims’ minarets
May 3, 2016
Right-wing says: Islam is not part of Germany and there should be ban on Muslims’ minarets
Delegates from the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party have backed an election manifesto which slams Islam as incompatible with the country’s constitution and calls for a ban on Islamic symbols. Delegates from the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany…
Illegal Muslim prayer hall blown up in Russia after police find explosives inside
May 3, 2016
Illegal Muslim prayer hall blown up in Russia after police find explosives inside
Explosives found in an illegal Muslim prayer hall near the Russian city of Samara were eliminated right inside the building. Bomb disposal team deemed it too dangerous to take the explosives out. Explosives found in an illegal…