Jammu & Kashmir: Kashmiri protester killed, 16 injured by Indian troops after Eid prayers
UK: Birmingham city hosts Europe’s largest Eid gathering
UN rights chief calls for probe into held Kashmir abuses
UN blames Israel for ‘excessive’ Gaza violence
Sweden: Sharp rise in attacks on mosques across Sweden
Afghanistan: Suicide attack at ministry kills 13 in Kabul
New Crescent Moon of Shawwal [Eid]
Libyan coast guards rescue 152 migrants
Myanmar: Experts criticize new UN-Myanmar deal over Rohingya Muslims
UK ‘committed’ to Iran nuclear deal, May tells Netanyahu
Iraq: Twin bombing kills 18, injures 100 in Sadr City
Ethiopia: Out of prison, Muslim activist demands reforms
Argentina cancels football match with Israel amid protests
Syria: Human Rights report slams hundreds of civilians killed in US-led raid on Raqqah
Afghanistan: Suicide attack targets Kabul scholars against terrorism, 14 killed
Turkey: 9 migrants die, 6 rescued in Mediterranean; 48 die near Tunisian coast
Jammu and Kashmir: Shutdown, restrictions in Kashmir after civilian killed by Indian soldiers
Palestine: Israeli sniper kills Gazan paramedic at the back as she was treating injured
Switzerland: Swiss Upper House rejects foreign fund ban on mosques
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
Shots fired at US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AA) – One man has been taken into custody after allegedly opening fire at the Capitol on Monday. On Oct. 22, 2015, Larry Dawson at a a previous incident at the Capitol yelled “I’m a prophet of God” from … Continued
US: Cruz’s Muslim neighborhood proposal met with dismissal
[Photo on Twitter one of many by Muslims and non Muslims making fun of Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz saying he would secure Muslim neighbourhood to prevent radicalisation. “Suehaila Amen @SuehailaAmen Mar 22 . In #MyMuslimNeighborhood we have a hard … Continued
Anti-Muslim rhetoric from Cruz, Trump after Brussels attacks
[Photo: US Ted Cruz Republican presidential candidatea. Photographer: Gage Skidmore/Creative Commons] By Kasim Ileri WASHINGTON (AA) – Muslim refugees should be barred from U.S. entry and the country’s law enforcement should be authorized to infiltrate their neighborhoods to … Continued
US presidential candidates double down on Israel
WASHINGTON (AA) — Regardless of party, presidential candidates seeking their party’s nomination sought to out-show their competitors Monday on one area: their unwavering pro-Israel bona fides. The largest pro-Israel gathering in the U.S. attracted all standing major presidential contenders hoping … Continued
Mexico: 2 dead, 2m children without school after storm
By Nancy Caouette MEXICO CITY (AA) – At least two people were killed when an eleventh winter storm of the season hit Mexico with cold fronts, according to authorities on Thursday. A forecast of strong winds, low temperature and … Continued
US: Satirical Muslim ads go up in New York’s subway stations
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA) – A series of satirical ads have gone up around America’s most populous city, making humorous jabs at Islamophobia while promoting a 2013 film. The six ads started going up earlier this week around … Continued
US: 2 lawmakers call for louder Muslim voice in politics
By Kasim Ileri WASHINGTON (AA) – The only two Muslim representatives in Congress called on their religious community on Wednesday to participate further in politics in the U.S. Democratic lawmakers, Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Andre Carson of Indiana, … Continued
US: Obama extends sanctions on Russia
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA) – President Barack Obama has extended sanctions on Russia for what Washington says is its support of rebel groups in eastern Ukraine and continued occupation of Crimea. Obama extended the national emergency with respect … Continued
US scientists listen to deepest part of ocean
By Barry Eitel SAN FRANCISCO (AA) — Researchers used waterproof microphones to eavesdrop on the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean and announced Wednesday that they were surprised to hear a cacophony of noise — natural and man-made. For … Continued
US: Trump, Clinton win big on Super Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AA) – Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton won big on Super Tuesday while Sen. Ted Cruz took a critical state that he hopes will be vital in a looming showdown with the billionaire front-runner. Trump and Clinton … Continued
US gov’t cannot force Apple to unlock iPhone
NEW YORK (AA) — The Justice Department cannot force Apple to help the FBI unlock an iPhone in a drug case in New York, a U.S. magistrate judge said Monday. The ruling gives the tech giant an advantage in a … Continued
US: Four killed, 14 injured in Kansas shooting
WASHINGTON (AA) – Four people were killed and 14 others injured in a series of shootings late Thursday in Hesston, Kansas according to officials. Harvey County Sheriff T. Walton said at a televised news conference that the shootings took place … Continued
US: Muslim Brotherhood terror org, says US House committee
By Esra Kaymak Avci WASHINGTON (AA) — The House Judiciary Committee passed a bill Wednesday to urge the U.S. to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. Opposing the legislation, congressman John Conyers said the measure was … 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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