Afghanistan: 5 injured as Taliban hits NATO vehicle
Nigeria: 8 soldiers, 25 Boko Haram terrorists killed in Borno State
Syria: World Food Programme reaches 4 besieged towns
Iraq: Suicide bombing kills 8 in Baghdad
Palestine: 1,000 Palestinian minors detained by Israel
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
US presidential nominees trade jabs over Orlando massacre
By Kasim Ileri WASHINGTON (AA): Democratic presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton sparred with her Republican rival, Donald Trump, who again espoused anti-Muslim rhetoric in the wake of a deadly mass shooting in Orlando, Florida. “Inflammatory anti-Muslim rhetoric and threatening to … Continued
US: Ex-wife of Orlando shooter says he was mentally ill
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The shooter authorities say is responsible for the deadliest-ever shooting in the U.S. was “unstable and mentally ill”, his ex-wife said Sunday. “In the beginning he was a normal being that cared about family, … Continued
US: 53 dead, 50 injured in Orlando club shooting
NEW YORK (AA) – At least 53 people are dead and 50 injured following what many are calling the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, Orlando, Florida, officials confirmed Sunday. The shooter has been identified by Congressman Alan Grayson as … Continued
US: Muhammad Ali eulogized as ‘universal soldier’ for humanity
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AA): Thousands of fans paid a final tribute to Muhammad Ali in an interfaith memorial service Friday as the boxing legend’s legacy inspired eulogists to explore the human condition and the American cultural experience through his larger-than-life persona. … Continued
US: World bids farewell to Muhammad Ali in grand sendoff
By Canberk Yuksel LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AA): Thousands of mourners from around the world on Thursday converged on Kentucky to perform the janazah funeral prayer for the soul of the “people’s champ”, Muhammad Ali. The service attracted throngs to the … Continued
US: Obama urges refugee acceptance at start of Ramadan
WASHINGTON (AA): President Barack Obama on Sunday marked the start of Ramadan by emphasizing that the U.S. must do more to help Muslims who have fled violence and poverty. “Far too many Muslims may not be able to observe Ramadan … Continued
US House Speaker endorses Donald Trump
By Kasim Ileri WASHINGTON (AA): House Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday endorsed presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump for president. “Donald Trump can help us make it a reality,” Ryan wrote in an op-ed piece in the Janesville Gazette, noting … Continued
US college shooter’s ‘kill list’ reveals second victim
NEW YORK (AA) – A woman found fatally shot inside her home in Minnesota was on a “kill list” of the shooter the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), police said Thursday. The female victim was identified by the Los Angeles … Continued
US: Muslim lawmakers tackle Islamophobia in US president race
By Kasim Ileri WASHINGTON (AA) – A fringe group of people are not the only ones expressing bigotry toward Islam and its adherents but U.S. officials are also involved in hate mongering, a Muslim congressman said Tuesday. “It is … Continued
UK: Trump’s statements on Muslims ‘very dangerous’: Cameron
LONDON (AA): British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday that U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s comments on banning Muslims from entering the U.S. were “very dangerous”. Speaking on the British ITV channel, Cameron added that despite his “wrong … Continued
US Treasury Dept releases Saudi debt holdings
By Kasim Ileri WASHINGTON (AA): The Treasury Department on Monday released Saudi Arabia’s holdings of U.S. debt, for the first time in four decades. The Kingdom’s holdings stood at $116.8 billion as of March, according to data the agency … Continued
US: Trump wins Indiana as Cruz drops US presidential bid
By Esra Kaymak Avci WASHINGTON (AA) – Real estate mogul Donald Trump won the Indiana primary Tuesday, all but assuring him the Republican Party’s presidential nomination, while Texas Sen. Ted Cruz dropped out of the race. “It is a … Continued
Canada: 80,000 residents forced to flee wildfire
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Ont. (AA) – A raging wildfire forced the evacuation of 80,000 people, entire population of Fort McMurray, Alberta Province Premier Rachel Notley said Tuesday. Those fleeing the blaze have caused gridlock on the two highways … Continued
Canada: Survey shows Muslims proud to be Canadian
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Ont. (AA) – Canadian Muslims have a deep-rooted love for Canada, even though many have been the victims of discrimination, according to the results of a survey released Wednesday. The Environics Institute survey of 600 … Continued
Mexico: 24 dead in blast at petrochemical plant
By Nancy Caouette MEXICO CITY (AA): At least 24 victims were killed and 136 injured, 13 seriously, 18 unaccounted for, after an explosion ripped through a petrochemical plant, authorities said Thursday. “We went through the affected area. Unfortunately, so … Continued
US: Obama unlikely to sign 9/11 bill
By Michael Hernandez and Esra Kaymak-Avci WASHINGTON (AA) – U.S. President Barack Obama would likely veto a bill that would allow Americans to sue foreign governments in U.S. courts for their involvement in terror attacks, the White House said … Continued
Ecuador: Death toll rises to 246 in earthquake
By Senabri Silvestre SANTO DOMINGO. Dom. Rep. (AA): The death toll continues to rise following a powerful earthquake that struck Ecuador. At least 246 victims were confirmed dead, authorities said late Sunday. The number of wounded climbed to 2,500, … Continued
Ecuador: Strong 7.8-magnitude quake kills 77
WASHINGTON (AA): At least 77 people have been killed in a strong 7.8-magnitude earthquake off Ecuador’s northern coastal town of Muisne, Ecuadorian vice president and the U.S. Geological Survey said Sunday. The quake struck at 6.58 p.m. local time (2358 … Continued
US military college weighing hijab exemption
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): A leading U.S. military college is weighing the possibility of allowing a recently admitted student to wear an Islamic head covering. Col. Brett Ashworth, vice president of communications and marketing for the Citadel, said … Continued
US: Turkish President Erdogan slams anti-Muslim rhetoric in US
WASHINGTON D.C. (AA): A Turkish-funded religious center in the U.S. will play a crucial role in dealing with intolerance and prejudice against Muslims, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. Erdogan’s comments came at an opening ceremony for the Diyanet … 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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