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
Brazil: Rousseff set for runoff with Neves in Brazil presidential vote
Official results in Brazil show incumbent Dilma Rousseff will face a run-off vote against challenger Aecio Neves in the country’s presidential election. Rousseff was the favorite heading into the vote. Brazil’s election authority on Sunday said no candidate had … Continued
US: American Rabbi calls for genocide of Muslims
[Rabbi Lewis (image from Congregation Etz Chaim)] By Celine Hagbard IMEMC News: As Jewish congregations around the world gathered this past week to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the members of one synagogue, located near … Continued
US Secret Service chief Julia Pierson stands down
The Director of the US Secret Service has resigned after top level security breaches came to light during her time in charge. Julia Pierson said she felt that Congress had lost faith in her ability after the lapses. … Continued
Peru: Eight killed in earthquake
[Rescuers carry the body of a victim after an earthquake in Paruro Province of Cusco (Xinhua/Percy Hurtado/ANDINA)] LIMA,(Xinhua): Eight people, including four minors, died and six others injured when an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted … Continued
US: ‘Modi in America,’ India’s Prime Minister dazzles New York
India’s new Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received a rapturous welcome in New York. He pledged to unleash India’s economic potential. Though once shunned by the US, Washington has hastened to court the Indian premier. Indian Prime Minister Narendra … Continued
US: Man kills daughter, 6 grandchildren in Florida shooting
WASHINGTON, (Xinhua): A man shot dead his daughter and six grandchildren, aged from three months to 10 years old, at his home Thursday afternoon before committing suicide in a small town in Florida, the United States. Don Spirit, 51-year-old, … Continued
US lower house approves arming, training ‘moderate’ Syrian rebels
Politicians in Washington have voted in favor of plans for the US military to arm and train moderate rebels in Syria, as it plans attacks on “Islamic State” fighters also opposing President Bashar al-Assad. By the recent standards of … Continued
US to “persistently” strike Syria despite warnings by Damascus
Planned US airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) jihadists in Syria, which are not authorized by Damascus, will target extremist sanctuaries, command centers and logistic networks, Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel told lawmakers Tuesday. “This … Continued
US Congress eyes arming Syrian rebels as airstrikes expand
An airstrike from the US military’s new campaign to combat “Islamic State” has struck near Baghdad. Meanwhile, the US Congress is looking to approve a measure to arm moderate Syrian rebels before midterm elections. The American military’s Central Command … Continued
US: Obama broadens military campaign against ‘Islamic State’
US President Obama has vowed to target “Islamic State” militants “wherever they exist,” including Syria. Speaking on the eve of the anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Obama ruled out deploying combat troops. In a televised address on Wednesday, … Continued
US sanctions businesses, networks for helping Iran
The United States has slapped sanctions on more than 25 individuals and businesses linked with Iran. The US suspects them of having helped Tehran expand its nuclear program – or evade existing sanctions. The US Treasury announced sanctions against … Continued
Brazil: Inmates beheaded in prison riot in southern Brazil
Two prisoners have been beheaded, another killed and two guards taken hostage during a riot in a prison in southern Brazil. Officials say inmates are rioting to press for better facilities in the overcrowded jail. Inmates of the Cascavel … Continued
US: Ferguson curfew lifted, Obama appeals for restraint
The governor of the US state of Missouri has lifted a curfew in a St. Louis suburb after a week of unrest over the police shooting of a black teenager. President Barack Obama has appealed for restraint from … Continued
US: Curfew imposed for second night in Ferguson, Missouri
Authorities in Missouri have re-imposed a curfew amid unrest over the police shooting of teenager Michael Brown. State Governor Jay Nixon has condemned the release of footage indicating Brown took part in a robbery. Officials on Sunday imposed a … Continued
US: Police fire smoke canisters at protesters in Ferguson, Missouri
Police in the US town of Ferguson, Missouri, have fired smoke canisters to disperse some 200 protesters defying a midnight curfew. Many residents remain angry at the recent police killing of a black teenager. Acting in defiance of … Continued
US: Anger after Missouri police name officer who shot black teenager
Information released by police was met with skepticism after the shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer, which sparked outrage and put the spotlight on racial tension and police conduct. Police in the US … Continued
USA: One killed in New Orleans hotel shooting
HOUSTON, (Xinhua): A man was injured and another died of an apparently self-inflicted gun wound after several hours of standoff with the police at a hotel in the U.S. city of New Orleans Sunday, local media reported. The shooting took … Continued
Israel spied on Kerry during failed peace talks: Der Spiegel
Israel spied on US Secretary of State John Kerry during doomed peace talks with the Palestinians last year, German news weekly Der Spiegel reported Sunday. The article said the Israelis and at least one other secret service listened … Continued
Germany: More than a dozen US spies infiltrate German ministries
The CIA has recruited more than a dozen spies in several German government ministries, according to the Bild am Sonntag tabloid paper. Earlier, Chancellor Merkel said she doubts the US will end its aggressive espionage. The alleged spies … Continued
Germany: After Germany expels spy chief, US remains tight-lipped
Germany has expelled the US’ top foreign intelligence chief from Berlin, but Washington has said little on the matter. Spying allegations threaten to fray ties between the allies, a possibility neither wants. The White House declined to issue a statement … 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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