Pakistan: 8 dead in new border clash with India
US: Pentagon complains about report on US presence in Syria
Palestine: Palestinian shot dead in alleged West Bank attack
Palestine: Israeli police shoot Al-Aqsa Mosque imam after prayer
US: Islamophobic hate crimes soars
US certifies Iran in compliance with nuclear accord
Pakistan: 4 Pakistani troops killed along Kashmir Line of Control
Canada: Small number of residents vote against Muslim cemetery
Palestine: Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian near Ramallah
Canada: 49 voters to decide fate of Muslim cemetery in Quebec city
India: Hindu mob brutally assaults Muslim family on the train
US: Judge exempts grandparents from Trump ‘Muslim travel ban’
Palestine: Israeli soldiers kill two Palestinians in Jenin
Pakistan: 18 more dead in monsoon rains bringing total to 61
Indonesia: President signs decree to ban “radical” groups
Nigeria: Suicide bombings kill 17, injure 22 in Maiduguri
Somalia: Truck bomb blast kills 5 outside Mogadishu
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Emotional scenes mark Srebrenica burials in Bosnia
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
Ukraine moves special forces to Odessa, as European leaders mediate
Ukraine has sent an elite national guard unit to its southern port city of Odessa, to stop the spread of fighting between government troops and a pro-Russia militia. Neighboring Moldova has put its borders on alert. Kyiv drafted police … Continued
Ukraine: ‘Military operation begins in eastern city of Slovyansk’
Ukraine’s military has reportedly begun a military operation to regain control of the eastern city of Slovyansk. There are reports that at least one helicopter has been shot down over the city. Pro-Russian separatists said Ukrainian forces had begun a … Continued
Ukraine: IMF approves $17 billion bailout package
The IMF has approved a $17 billion (12 billion euro) bailout package for Ukraine to help the country’s ailing economy. Russia, meanwhile, has said it “will not rush to anything stupid” in response to Western pressure. The IMF’s executive … Continued
US imposes new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
WASHINGTON, (Xinhua): The White House on Monday announced fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting seven government officials and 17 companies. These people, among them two from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, and entities were hit with a visas … Continued
Ukraine: Russia calls for ‘urgent measures’ to defuse Ukraine situation
The United States and Russia have made mutual requests for action to ease tensions in Ukraine. The US has expressed its concern over Russian military moves, while Russia wants the US to rein in Kyiv’s military. In a telephone … Continued
G7 agrees to impose new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis
The Group of Seven (G7) nations have agreed to “move swiftly” and impose new sanctions against Russia. They have accused Moscow of failing to implement the Geneva accord, aimed to reduce tensions in eastern Ukraine. The major powers … Continued
Ukraine: Kerry warns Russia against ‘grave and expensive’ Ukraine mistake
US Secretary of State John Kerry has called on Russia to change course on the unrest in eastern Ukraine. His comments followed Russia’s announcement that it would resume military exercises near the border. On Thursday, John Kerry said that Russia … Continued
Finland: Eight dead in airplane crash in Southwest Finland
[Rescuers are seen at the Jamijarvi Airport, a popular gliding center shared by parachuting clubs, Finland (Xinhua/Zhang Xuan)] HELSINKI, (Xinhua): A small passenger plane carrying 10 parachuters crashed on Sunday in the Satakunta region, … Continued
UKraine: Five killed in eastern Ukraine clash
MOSCOW, (Xinhua): Five people were killed early Sunday during a clash between gunmen and pro-Russia protesters in eastern Ukraine’s town of Slavyansk, the Russian state television reported. A group of unidentified gunmen attacked a checkpoint controlled by pro-Russia protesters, … Continued
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov announces deal to ‘disband illegal armed groups’ across Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has announced an international deal on the conflict in Ukraine, agreed at talks in Geneva. The agreement included a move to “disband illegal armed groups” throughout the country. Lengthy talks between Russia, Ukraine, the US … Continued
Diplomats converge on Geneva for Ukraine talks
Geneva is about to host high-stake talks on Ukraine after its interim government tried to recapture eastern towns from armed pro-Russian activists. US officials say the West might impose more sanctions on Russia. Top officials of the crisis-torn Ukraine, the … Continued
Ukraine: Putin warns Merkel of civil war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel that Ukraine is on the verge of a civil war. Putin’s warming comes after Kyiv deployed troops against Pro-Moscow separatists in eastern Ukraine. Speaking with Chancellor Merkel via phone on … Continued
Ukraine blames unrest in the east on ‘Russian aggression’
Pro-Russian activists have seized government buildings and occupied police stations in eastern Ukraine. Interior minister Arsen Avakov blamed the unrest on Russia and said Ukraine was preparing a “response plan.” “The Ukrainian authorities consider the events of the day as … Continued
G20 expresses concern about Ukraine fallout, pushes US on IMF reforms
The Group of 20 leading economic powers has said that it is closely monitoring the situation in crisis-stricken Ukraine. At the same time, it has called on the US to ratify reforms to the International Monetary Fund. 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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