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Sweden: Swedish newspaper reprinted cartoon to support 'freedom of speech'
11-03-2010
Several of Sweden's top newspapers republished a political cartoon of Prophet Muhammad, a day after seven people were arrested in connection with an alleged plot to murder the cartoonist.
Pakistan: Drone attacks kill 14 in North Waziristan
11-03-2010
14 people were killed and three others injured in two attacks by US drones in Maizer Madakhel area of Datakhel tehsil in North Waziristan.
Palestine: Two Palestinians wounded in East Jerusalem
11-03-2010
Israeli soldiers, undercover forces and policemen attacked and wounded two Palestinians in Al Bustan neighborhood, in East Jerusalem, and kidnapped several youths.
Palestine: Israeli settlers attack Palestinian village
11-03-2010
A group of armed Israeli settlers attack the village of Bureen northern West Bank and destroyed a car there.
Jammu & Kashmir: Day 2 of employees' strike
11-03-2010
Work in all government and semi-government offices remain paralysed in Jammu and Kashmir on the second consecutive day on account of the five day strike called by the employees joint consultative committee.
Latest Press Release
March 02, 2010
TENTH ‘The Muslim News Awards for Excellence’ shortlist published
For the tenth year, The Muslim News Awards for Excellence will showcase both Muslim and non-Muslim achievements in the British society.
Top Stories from the Newspaper
Editorial - Remembering Blair’s legacy
Issue 250 - February 26, 2010
Tony Blair’s evidence session to the Iraq inquiry came and went. After nearly six hours of questioning, the former prime minister emerged largely unscathed. There was not the slightest indication of any regret or remorse for either contriving the case for war on dubious grounds or failing to prepare for the disastrous aftermath.
Editorial - Torturous collusions
Issue 250 - February 26, 2010
Immediately after coming to power, US President, Barack Obama, banned the torture of terrorist suspects and ordered an end to “extraordinary rendition” - the practice of transferring kidnapped suspects to secret CIA “black site” jails overseas.
Muslim schools surpass national GCSE averages
Issue 250 - February 26, 2010
Last year Muslim faith schools surpassed national averages in modern foreign languages and 5+ A* - C GCSE percentage indicators. For the last three years, one of the Muslim schools has been recognised by the Government as one of the top 100 highest achieving schools in the country.
Swiss court upholds basketball hijab ban
Issue 250 - February 26, 2010
A Swiss basketball player has failed in her bid to have a court overturn a hijab ban when she plays in league games.
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