UK: May unveils post Brexit plans for EU citizens in UK
Somalia: 5 killed in suicide car bomb attack
Canada: Quebec premier says Muslims must fight terrorism
Central African Republic: 100 killed in clashes between Muslims & Christians
UK: May apologises for inadequate Grenfell tower fire response
Iraq: Daesh destroys historic mosque in Mosul
Belgium: Man reportedly carrying explosives shot in Brussels
Nigeria: Multiple explosions kill 12 in Borno State
US police pledge justice for slain Muslim teen
UK: Muslim Welfare House terror attack: Man dies as van ploughs into worshippers
Portugal: 57 killed in deadly forest fire
Afghanistan: 5 Afghan officers killed as Taliban storm police HQ
Palestine: 3 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier killed in East Jerusalem
Canadian politician joins Muslims for Ramadan fast
Afghanistan: Suicide attack targets Shia Muslim mosque in Kabul killing six
US man sentenced to 20 years for seeking Mosque burning
Canada: Muslim women file human rights complaint alleging Islamophobia
UK: Death toll rises to 12 in London residential block fire
France: World leaders, royalty, veterans gather in France for D-Day tribute to Allied forces
Ceremonies to mark the 70th anniversary of the Allied D-Day landings of 156,000 troops that signalled the end of World War Two have started in Normandy. Leaders from the US, Russia, Germany and Britain are attending. On the … Continued
G7 leaders say they will consider extra ‘restrictive measures’ against Russia
Leaders from the G7 group of industrialized nations have said they will consider further measures against Russia, if necessary, over the Ukraine crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin had been excluded from the talks. The leaders of the … Continued
NATO defense ministers agree on ‘readiness plan’
NATO defense ministers have agreed on a response plan for eastern Europe, after US President Barack Obama pledged to boost regional security. However, ministers stressed a previous deal with Russia would be respected. Ministers agreed on Wednesday … Continued
Belgium: Brussels shooting suspect in possession of guns, incriminating video
Prosecutors in Belgium and France are confident they have found the man behind a shooting at the Jewish Museum in Belgium. The suspect detained was carrying weapons, an ISIL flag, and a video ‘claiming responsibility.’ Public prosecutors … Continued
Italy: At least 3,000 migrants cross into Italian waters
Within 24 hours, Italian authorities have seen thousands of asylum seekers nearing their coastline near Sicily. Most of the refugees were said to be Syrian and Egyptian. The Italian navy confirmed on Saturday that roughly 3,000 asylum … Continued
France’s Le Pen seeks far right group in European Parliament
France’s Marine Le Pen’s National Front has teamed with other parties in an effort to build a right-wing alliance in parliament. Although she struggled for support, Le Pen is confident she’ll form a Euroskeptic group. After leading … Continued
EU leaders to ‘digest’ voter rebuff in Brussels
EU leaders converge on Brussels shortly to assess the weekend’s electoral jolt delivered by euroskeptic and far-right parties. France’s President Francois Hollande has called for a reduced EU role. Leaders of the 28-nation EU bloc converged on Brussels later … Continued
Ukrainian forces launch airstrike on Donetsk airport
Ukraine’s military has launched an airstrike on pro-Russian separatists who seized an airport in the eastern city of Donetsk. The country’s newly-elected president has indicated a willingness to hold talks with Moscow. Machine-gun fire and explosions could … Continued
Ukraine: Pro-Russian separatists force closure of Donetsk airport one day after presidential elections
Pro-Russian separatists have shut down the main airport in Ukraine’s eastern city of Donetsk. The closure comes one day after rebels thwarted voting across parts of the country’s east in Sunday’s presidential election. The head of Donetsk airport’s … Continued
EU: Politicians assess outcome of the EU vote, jockey for positions
[Photo: Marine Le Pen, France’s far-right National Front political party made huge gains in EU elections] Europe’s leaders have begun debating the victory of euroskeptic and radical parties, such as the right-wing in France. Wrangling over the … Continued
Germany: Erdogan slams critics in Cologne speech
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hit out at his critics in Turkey and abroad in a speech in the German city of Cologne. His visit triggered a large street demonstration. In his speech on Saturday to thousands … Continued
Belgium: Police detain suspect after Brussels shooting kills three
Police in Brussels have detained one suspect in the fatal shooting of three people at the city’s Jewish Museum. A manhunt for a second suspect is continuing. Two women and a man were killed in Saturday’s armed attack, … Continued
Ukraine: Rebels carry out deadly attacks on Ukrainian troops
Separatist rebels have killed at least 13 Ukrainian soldiers in clashes in the east of the country. The violence comes just three days before a crucial presidential poll that the government hopes could calm tensions. Thursday’s attacks were … Continued
Ukraine round table talks end without tangible results
Talks meant to pave the way for next weekend’s presidential election in Ukraine have broken up without tangible results. Criticism of Kyiv from Russia and eastern separatists continues. The round table talks in the eastern city of Kharkiv … Continued
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Floods kill 19, thousands evacuated
A truck runs on a water-logged street in Banja Luka, capital of Republika Srpska, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, (Xinhua/Borislav Zdrinja) SARAJEVO, (Xinhua): At least 19 people were killed by floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina … Continued
Spanish politician Isabel Carrasco shot dead
A female politician from Spain’s ruling party has been killed in the northern city of Leon. Isabel Carrasco was shot dead in public. Officials said Carrasco, a provincial politician from Spain’s ruling Popular Party, was shot dead in the … Continued
Ukrainian forces kill up to 20 in Donetsk port of Mariupol
Ukraine’s interim interior minister says security forces have killed 20 separatists in Mariupol. The EU has condemned separatists’ decision to push ahead with secession referenda scheduled for Sunday. Interim Interior Minister Arsen Avakov wrote Friday on Facebook that … Continued
Sweden: ‘Pfizer didn’t live up to its promises’: Reinfeldt
Sweden’s prime minister has said that a Pfizer takeover of AstraZeneca could slash jobs, undermine research, and offer little value for money for Swedish citizens whose taxes have been invested in the life sciences. “We’ve devoted huge resources … Continued
Ukraine: Russian President Putin calls on separatists in Ukraine to postpone referendum
[Photo: Pro Russian protesters in east Ukraine] Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on pro-Moscow separatists in Ukraine to postpone a secession vote in the country’s east. Putin also said he was pulling Russian troops back from the Ukrainian … Continued
Kosovo: After ethnic Serb lawmakers sit out vote on army, Kosovo dissolves parliament
Kosovo’s legislators have backed a motion for the dissolution of parliament, paving the way for early elections in June. The decision interrupted a controversial debate on Kosovo’s armed forces. With all of Kosovo’s major political parties having previously … 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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