Palestine warns Israel, US over ‘Deal of Century’
UK: Both Houses of Parliament pass EU Withdrawal Bill
Burkina Faso: 36 civilians killed in terrorist attacks
Bangladesh: 22 Rohingya Muslims detained before trafficked
Pakistani PM warns India over civilian killings on Kashmir LoC
Somalia: Suicide bombing kills 3, wounds over 20
Canada: Muslim group challenges Quebec religious law
Syria: 313 civilians killed in Idlib since Nov. 2019
UN holds Kashmir talks as rights fears continue
Kashmir: Avalanche kills 61 in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Austria: New government, same old Islamophobia
Palestine: Israel floods Gaza farmland, causing $500,000 in damage
Turkey: 11 dead as migrant boat sinks off Izmir
Iran “accidentally” shot down Ukrainian airplane
Niger: Suspected terrorists kill 25 soldiers
Libya: Haftar militias bombard Tripoli’s Souq al-Juma district
India: Hindu mob attacks top university campus injuring 35
Kenya: Al-Shabaab kills 3 Americans in attack on Kenya base
Canadian Muslim group wants day of remembrance
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released Friday, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has asked that Jan. 29 be designated an official day of remembrance for six Muslims slain … Continued
US: Mosque leaders help man who defaced their building
By Safvan Allahverdi WASHINGTON (AA): A mosque in Fort Smith, Arkansas chose the path of mercy when it paid the fines of a young man who helped vandalize their building last year, helping him avoid jail time. “We wanted … Continued
US: NY attack suspect’s family ‘outraged’ by police actions
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The family of the 27-year-old suspect in a New York bombing said late Monday they are “outraged” by the police response following the attack. “We are heartbroken by the violence that was targeted at … Continued
US President Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as capital of Israel condemned
(AA): The US formally recognised Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday brushing aside broad-based international opposition. Under Geneva Convention, Jerusalem is considered as an occupied territory and so it is illegal to consider it as capital of … Continued
Canadian Muslim youth killed for doing ‘right thing’ by trying to defend an old man
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Ontario (AA): Canadian authorities arrested one man Monday in the shooting death of a 19-year-old Muslim who police are hailing as a hero. Police are now searching for another man who is believed to have … Continued
US plan to move embassy to occupied Jerusalem ‘danger’ to peace
By Qays Abu Samra, Mahmut Geldi and Afra Aksoy RAMALLAH/GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA): Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas on Sunday warned against U.S. plans to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, saying that such a move would … Continued
Canadian judge strikes down ban on face coverings
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): A Canadian judge granted a temporary stay, Friday, to a law that banned face coverings on those who provided or received public services in the province of Quebec. Justice Babak Barin ruled that … Continued
Canadian students offering hijab kits to victims of Islamophobic attacks
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): A Canadian university has launched a program to provide replacement hijab kits to women who are attacked and have their head coverings ripped off, the groups told Anadolu Agency on Tuesday. The program … Continued
‘1 of every 5’ US-led airstrikes in Iraq kills civilian
By Mustafa Deveci (AA): One of every five airstrikes in Iraq by the U.S.-led anti-Daesh coalition has resulted in a civilian death, according to the New York Times Thursday. The American daily said the civilian casualties by coalition strikes … Continued
US: Five dead at California school shooting
By Safvan Allahverdi WASHINGTON (AA): At least five people were killed and several wounded Tuesday during a shooting spree in Northern California, according to authorities. At least two students were shot and wounded at Rancho Tehama Elementary School, one … Continued
US: 26 killed, 20 injured, in church shooting
WASHINGTON (AA): At least 26 people were killed Sunday when a gunman opened fire inside a church during Sunday service, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said at a news conference. The gunman dressed in all black “with tactical type gear and … Continued
US: New York terror attack suspect charged, may face death penalty
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The suspect accused of killing eight people and injuring a dozen others in New York City is facing two federal charges related to the attack, and could face the death penalty, prosecutors announced Wednesday. … Continued
US: 8 dead in New York ‘cowardly act of terror’
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): Eight victims were killed Tuesday after a motorist drove onto a pedestrian and cycling path near the West Side Highway in New York City in an “act of terror”, according to officials. Six of … Continued
Palestinian athlete who was barred entry into US to run in Turkey
ANKARA (AA) – A Palestinian athlete denied entry to the U.S. for a race earlier this month has accepted an invitation from Turkey to take part in the Istanbul marathon. Mohammad al-Qadi, who has run nine international marathons in the … Continued
US apologizes for refusing Indonesian army chief entry despite invitation
By Ainur Rohmah YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia (AA): The U.S. embassy in Jakarta on Monday apologized to the Indonesian government after its army chief was denied entry to the United States. Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo was scheduled to attend a conference to … Continued
Canada: Quebec law bans niqab, burka
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Ont. (AA): Muslim women will be forced to remove their face coverings and burkas to access public services, including riding a bus, under a new law passed Wednesday by the Quebec National Assembly. Bill 62, … Continued
US: Death toll climbs to 59 & 527 injured in Las Vegas mass shooting
By Canberk Yuksel and Michael Hernandez NEW YORK (AA) – More questions remain than answers after officials said Monday a gunman killed at least 59 and injured 527 people in at a concert in Las Vegas. Stephen Paddock, 64, … Continued
Canada: Quebec City mosque murder case moves to trial
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Ont. (AA): The man charged with killing six men at a Quebec City mosque will forego a preliminary hearing and go directly to trial, it was decided Monday in a Quebec court. The prosecution filed … Continued
US: 50 dead in Las Vegas mass shooting
By Canberk Yuksel NEW YORK (AA): At least 50 people were killed and more than 200 others wounded at a country music concert in Las Vegas city late Sunday night in the worst mass shooting in recent U.S. history, … Continued
Canada: History made as Sikh heads Canada political party
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Ont. (AA): For the first time in Canadian history, a non-white was elected, Sunday, to lead one of the country’s three major political parties. Jagmeet Singh is the also the first Sikh to hold the … 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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