Palestine: Israel continues to pound Gaza despite ceasefire injuring many
UK: Brexit: 1M march in London for new people’s vote
Afghans protest civilian deaths in alleged US air raid
India: Muslim family attacked in their home by Hindu mob
Palestine: Israel opens fire on Gaza rally, killing 2, injuring 181 Palestinians
Somalia: Civilians killed in US airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab
Spain: Islamophobia is on rise
UK: ‘Far-right’ stabbing treated as terrorist incident
Indonesia: 70 dead, 59 injured in floods in Papua
UK media fail to call NZ mosque shootings as terror attack
Sweden: Far-right politician proposes building mosque
New Zealand: Terrorist who allegedly murdered 49 Muslim worshippers charged
Nigeria: School building collapse in Lagos leaves 10 dead
Yemen: 22 civilians killed, 30 injured in Saudi-led airstrikes in Hajjah
Palestine: Palestinian youth shot dead in Israeli-occupied W Bank
Palestine: Israel to construct 23,000 illegal buildings in East Jerusalem
Algerians stage partial strike amid protests
Palestine: Israeli forces kill Palestinian in West Bank
Canada: Muslim group wins stay of Quebec veil law
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has succeeded in a bid to delay institution of a face-covering law in the province of Quebec, the group said in a news release Friday. … Continued
US: Trump wants Qatar-Gulf row to end as it ‘benefits Iran’
By Safvan Allahverdi WASHINGTON (AA): President Donald Trump wants the dispute between Qatar and Gulf nations to be resolved, as it only “benefits Iran”, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday. Pompeo spoke at a meeting with Qatari Foreign … Continued
Canada: Quebec mosque shooter could serve life in prison
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): Alexandre Bissonnette, who murdered six people at a Quebec City mosque last year, should spend the rest of his life in prison, the prosecution said Tuesday. Thomas Jacques told Justice Francois Huot that … Continued
Canadian army cadets to be expelled after defacing Qur’an
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada: Three military cadets in officer training will likely be expelled from the Canadian Forces after desecrating a Quran with bacon and “bodily fluids,” authorities said Friday. The incident, which occurred during the Easter long … Continued
Canada: Toronto mayor condemns Islamophobic hate graffiti at Muslim school
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): Two elected officials shocked at hate graffiti sprayed on a Toronto-area Muslim school wall stepped forward Tuesday to help clean off the offensive remarks. “The first thing I thought is ‘I can’t let … Continued
US issues list of demands for new Iran nuclear deal, with threats of punitive sanctions
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued Monday a lengthy list of demands the U.S. is seeking to include in a new nuclear deal with Iran after President Donald Trump exited Washington from the … Continued
Canada: Van hits pedestrians in Toronto, killing 10
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): A van traveling at a high rate of speed left the road Monday and mounted a sidewalk in Toronto, killing 10 and injuring 15. It appears to be a deliberate act, Toronto Police … Continued
Quebec mosque killer researched mass murderers online
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): Before Alexandre Bissonnette shot dead six Muslims in a Quebec City mosque in 2017, combed the internet for stories on mass shootings, Islam and immigration policies, a Canadian court heard Monday. The self-confessed … Continued
Arab world divided on US-led bombing in Syria
ANKARA (AA): The Arab countries are divided on the U.S.-led bombing of alleged Syrian Government’s chemical sites on Saturday. The U.S., France and Britain launched the strikes days after a suspected chemical attack killed dozens in Douma in the Damascus … Continued
Canada: Quebec mosque killer changes plea to guilty
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): Alexandre Bissonnette admitted Wednesday he is gunman who shot and killed six men during prayer at a Quebec City mosque last year. Bissonnette, 28, had pleaded not guilty Monday in front of … Continued
Canada: Pages of Qur’an ripped, stuffed on car windshields at mosques
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada, (AA): Various faith leaders and politicians gathered in the Toronto area Monday to condemn the actions of a woman who allegedly ripped pages from a Qur’an and put them on worshippers vehicle windshields. She also … Continued
US: Muslim engineer sues after Kansas flap over Malaysian flag
Kansas, US ( AP & KansasCity.com): A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita, Kansas. This happened after his celebration of Malaysian independence was reported to … Continued
US: Two anti-Muslim women arrested for vandalising mosque
By Safvan Allahverdi WASHINGTON (AA): Two women known for anti-Muslim rants at Phoenix-area political events, were arrested Thursday for breaking into an Arizona Islamic center and making anti-Islamic/Islamohobic remarks, police said. Tahnee Gonzales, 32, and Elizabeth Dauenhauer, 51, were … Continued
US: Muslim leaders arrested while supporting Dreamers
By Safvan Allahverdi WASHINGTON (AA): Prominent Muslim-American faith leaders on Monday were arrested at the U.S. Capitol while urging Congress to stand against President Donald Trump’s effort to end a program that protects certain young immigrants. Led by prominent … Continued
US: 17 dead in Florida school shooting
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): At least 17 people were killed Wednesday when a lone gunman opened fire in a Florida high school, according to police. The victims are a mix of students and adults, officials said. Twelve victims … Continued
US federal judge blocks anti-Israel state law
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): A federal judge in Kansas on Tuesday temporarily blocked that state’s law requiring contractors to certify they do not support boycotts of Israel. District Judge Daniel Crabtree agreed to issue the preliminary injunction until … Continued
Canada marks anniversary of Quebec mosque murders
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): Four days of events began Friday in various cities in Canada to mark the first anniversary of the tragic shootings at a Quebec City mosque. The Jan. 29, 2017 shootings during evening prayers … Continued
US increases cargo screening for 5 Muslim countries
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The U.S. reportedly began to implement tougher cargo screening measures for inbound flights from five Muslim-majority flights Monday amid terrorism concerns. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske issued the emergency order for the … Continued
Canada: Toronto Muslim schoolgirl attacked, hijab cut with scissors
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): Toronto police are hunting for a suspect after an 11-year-old Muslim girl was attacked Friday on her way to school by a male who tried twice to cut off her hijab with scissors. … Continued
US: Study finds Trump Muslim ban shifted public opinion
By Barry Eitel SAN FRANCISCO (AA): A new study announced Friday found that an executive order signed by President Donald Trump barring travelers from several Muslim-majority countries caused a rare and significant shift in public opinion. According to a … 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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