Thailand: 3 security officials killed by bomb in the south
Egypt: More than 165 dead in boat tragedy
European Court of Human RIghts rejects Dutch soldiers prosecution for Srebrenica genocide
Jordan: Brotherhood-linked bloc wins seats in assembly
Egypt: 29 undocumented refugees drown off Egypt coast
UN ready to resume aid delivery in Syria
Syria: US alleges Russia responsible for raid on aid convoy
Myanmar: Illegal mosques to be demolished in Rakhine
UK drones involved in ‘mistaken’ airstrike killing 60 Syrian troops
Nigeria: Six civilians die in ambush of Nigerian military escort
US: New York bombing suspect arrested after shootout
US: Authorities investigating NYC blast as act of terror
Thailand: 18 killed in Thai Muslims tourist boat sinking
Jammu & Kashmir: 17 soldiers killed in Indian-held Kashmir gunbattle
Palestine: Palestinian, Jordanian shot dead by Israeli troops
Pakistan: Suicide bomb attack kills 30 during Friday prayers
US refuses to address email leaks on Israeli nukes
Spain: Women’s boats leave Spain to protest Gaza blockade
US: New York bombing suspect arrested after shootout
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The suspected bomber of a New York City neighborhood has been taken into custody following a shootout with police, authorities confirmed Monday. Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, a natural American citizen from Afghanistan, now faces … Continued
US: Authorities investigating NYC blast as act of terror
NEW YORK (AA): A bomb explosion that injured 29 people in New York City is being investigated as an act of terrorism, authorities said Sunday. Senior counter-terrorism officials reportedly told a news conference call the investigation is proceeding under the … Continued
US: New US military aid deal for Israel at least $3.8bn annually
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The U.S. and Israel have concluded an agreement to increase Washington’s military aid to Tel Aviv, the State Department announced Tuesday. The new Memorandum of Understanding “constitutes the single largest pledge of bilateral military … Continued
US: Florida mosque set ablaze on 9/11 anniversary
NEW YORK (AA): A Florida place of worship frequented by the alleged perpetrator of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history was set ablaze on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, officials said Monday. Major David Thompson from St. Lucie … Continued
US: Obama nominates first Muslim for federal judge post
NEW YORK (AA): President Barack Obama has appointed the country’s first Muslim-American federal judge. Abid Riaz Qureshi was nominated late Tuesday to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. “I am confident he will serve the … Continued
Turkey: US had ‘no foreknowledge of Turkey coup bid’
By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun and Diyar Guldogan ANKARA (AA): U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged to do everything to help bring those behind the July 15 coup attempt to justice. Speaking during a day-long visit to the … Continued
US receives Turkey’s request for extradition of Gulen
By Esra Kaymak Avci WASHINGTON (AA): U.S. State Department announced Tuesday it has received a formal request from Ankara for the extradition of Fetullah Gulen, sought in Turkey on charges of leading a bloody coup attempt last month. “We … Continued
US: ‘All Muslims are terrorists should be killed’ leaflets to Iraqis
NEW YORK (AA): Police are investigating as a hate crime notes urging violence against Muslims discovered Wednesday at an apartment complex in the state of Maine. An Iraqi man went to Westbrook police late Wednesday after finding a piece of … Continued
US: Police searching for gunman who killed imam, companion
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): Police are searching Sunday for the man who fatally shot an Imam and his companion in the head while they walked home from afternoon prayers in New York. The suspect approached Imam Maulama Akonjee, … Continued
US grilled for inaction over Israeli illegal settlement
By Esra Kaymak Avci WASHINGTON (AA): The State Department was grilled by reporters Wednesday for not going beyond condemning and taking proper action against Israel’s illegal settlement activities in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem. A reporter asked the State Department spokesman … Continued
Brazil Muslims support open probe into terror suspects
By Senabri Silvestre SANTO DOMINGO, Dom. Rep. (AA) Brazil’s Muslim community on Friday voiced support for an open investigation into suspected terrorists who officials say were planning attacks at the upcoming Olympic games. Sheikh Jihad Hassan Hammadeh who heads … Continued
US: Obama urges Americans to not isolate Muslim neighbours
By Esra Kaymak Avci WASHINGTON (AA) – President Barack Obama on Thursday encouraged citizens to not discriminate against their fellow Muslim Americans and make them feel as if they are “second-class citizens. “Let’s be clear: Muslim Americans are as … Continued
US on edge after police killings
NEW YORK (AA) – The U.S. is reeling Friday from a week of violence that started with fatal police-involved shootings of black men and ended in a coordinated attack on police in Dallas that killed five officers. “We are … Continued
US: Tensions rising after black man killed by police
NEW YORK (AA) – The governor of Louisiana said Wednesday that he has “very serious concerns” about the fatal shooting of a black man by police in Baton Rouge that has set off civil rights protests in the city. John … Continued
US: Muslim shot, stabbed outside Houston mosque
By Esra Kaymak Avci WASHINGTON (AA): Police in the southern state of Texas have launched an investigation after a doctor was stabbed and shot near a mosque as he walked to morning prayers, local media said. The ABC13 Eyewitness … Continued
Israel PM thanks US’ Biden for ‘encouraging’ Turkey talks
WASHINGTON (AA) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday thanked U.S. Vice President Joe Biden for “encouraging” normalization talks with Turkey, according to the White House. During a telephone call that Netanyahu initiated, Biden congratulated the Israeli leader on … Continued
US: $206M funds anti-Islamic American groups
By Kasim Ileri WASHINGTON (AA): Nearly $206 million poured into organizations promoting hate against Muslim in the U.S. in 2008-2013, a report released Monday revealed. Released by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Center for Race and … Continued
US: New documents shed light on CIA torture
By Kasim Ileri WASHINGTON (AA): Details emerged Thursday of CIA torture techniques at overseas black site prisons, from newly declassified transcripts of detainees’ military hearings at the Guantanamo Bay Prison. “They shackle me completely, even my head; I can’t … Continued
US: Orlando shooter’s wife tried to stop attack
NEW YORK (AA) – The wife of the alleged shooter at an Orlando, Florida, gay nightclub who killed scores of victims, told the FBI that she tried to talk her husband out of carrying out the attack, media reports said … Continued
US: Obama not characterizing Orlando shooting as ‘radical Islamic terrorism’
By Kasim Ileri WASHINGTON (AA): President Barack Obama will not legitimatize terrorist organizations by calling them “radical Islam” which perpetuates the myth that they represent Islam against the West, a White House spokesman said Monday. “Many of those organizations … Continued
Over 120 people attended a landmark conference on the media reporting of Islam and Muslims. It was held jointly by The Muslim News and Society of Editors in London on September 15.
The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 was held on March in London to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to the society.
The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 was held on March in London to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to the society.
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