UN strongly condemns 37 executions in Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka: Death toll from terrorists bombings rises to 359
Palestine: Israel closes Ibrahimi mosque to Muslims for Passover
Iran: 79 people killed by floods
Sri Lanka: Death toll in in terror attacks roars to 290
Palestine: Scores of Israelis storm Al-Aqsa compound for Passover
Sri Lanka: 138 killed, 400 injured in church and hotel bombings
India: Muslim marked with sacred Hindu sign in jail
Sweden: Half of internet hate crimes target Muslims
US man arrested after anti-Muslim rant in Texas store
Pakistan: Terrorists shoot dead 14 passengers in Balochistan
Pakistan: Dozens killed as rains wreak havoc across Pakistan
Germany: Muslim woman wearing headscarf attacked in Berlin
US: Muslim Congresswoman finds support against smear
Sudan: New transitional leader pledges large reforms
US: Muslim female student attacked at high school
Pakistan: Bomb blast kills 16 targeting Hazaras in Quetta
Palestine: Jewish settlers deface Palestinian homes in West Bank
Bosnia: Historical mosque comes under racist attack by Serb Christians
UN strongly condemns 37 executions in Saudi Arabia
By Bayram Altug GENEVA (AA): The UN on Wednesday strongly condemned the executions of 37 men in Saudi Arabia, who were accused of alleged terrorism charges. The execution took place on April 23. 34 of those executed were Shia … Continued
India: Muslim marked with sacred Hindu sign in jail
By Ahmad Adil CHANDIGARH, India (AA): An Indian court called for an inquiry after a Muslim prisoner alleged that he was sealed with a sacred Hindu symbol during his detention, local media reported on Friday. “The case came to … Continued
India: Muslim attacked by Hindus for allegedly selling beef
By Shuriah Niazi NEW DELHI (AA)- A Muslim man was attacked by a group of Hindus in India’s eastern state of Assam over the weekend for allegedly selling beef, according to media reports Monday. The attack on Shaukat Ali, … Continued
Iran: Death toll from flooding rises to 62 as US hinders aid
By Muhammet Kursun TEHRAN (AA): The death toll from a wave of flooding across Iran has reached 62, local officials said Wednesday as Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the U.S. of preventing humanitarian aid from reaching flood-hit parts of … Continued
Israel to send 250,000 settlers to occupied Syrian Golan Heights
By Abdel Rauf Arnaut JERUSALEM (AA): The Israeli government hopes to settle some 250,000 Israelis in the occupied Syrian Golan heights over the next 30 years, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority (IBA) reported on Monday. The report comes one week … Continued
Afghans protest civilian deaths in alleged US air raid
By Shadi Khan Saif KABUL, Afghanistan (AA): Carrying dead bodies, residents of Afghanistan’s Kunduz province on Saturday protested a deadly air raid in the war-ravaged country allegedly committed but denied by U.S. forces. Accusing the the Taliban of deliberately … Continued
India: Muslim family attacked in their home by Hindu mob
By Ahmad Adil CHANDIGARH, India (AA): With a Hindu mob telling them to “go to Pakistan,” a Muslim family was beaten with hockey sticks and iron rods in their house in northern India, officials and local media reported Saturday. … Continued
Somalia: Civilians killed in US airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab
By Andrew Wasike and Magdalene Mukami NAIROBI, Kenya (AA): The U.S. is killing Somali civilians in airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists, Amnesty International said in a report on Wednesday noting it has evidence to prove it. The regional Amnesty International … Continued
Sweden: Far-right politician proposes building mosque
By Atilla Altuntas STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AA): A far-right Swedish politician who represents an anti-immigration party has proposed to build a mosque and a cultural center to attract more immigrants to the country, local media reported. Mark Collins from far-right … Continued
Nigeria: School building collapse in Lagos leaves 10 dead
By Rafiu Ajakaye LAGOS Nigeria (AA): At least ten people have been confirmed dead, many trapped, and 40 others rescued alive from debris of a school building that collapsed on Wednesday morning in Nigeria’s southwestern Lagos city, a disaster … Continued
Yemen: 22 civilians killed, 30 injured in Saudi-led airstrikes in Hajjah
According to UN 22 people have died, including 12 children and 10 women by airstrikes in Yemen’s northern province of Hajjah on Monday. Houthis have accused Saudi-led coalition of the bombings. As many as 30 people have been reportedly injured, including … Continued
India: Hindus assault Kashmiri vendors in UP
By Shuriah Niazi New Delhi (AA): Amid heightened tensions with Pakistan over Kashmir, two Kashmiri men have been assaulted by local Hindus in northern India, media reports said Thursday. The two men were abused, slapped and beaten with a … Continued
Yemen: US, UK arms kill more than 200 Yemeni civilians
By Servet Gunerigok WASHINGTON (AA): The Saudi- and United Arab Emirates-led coalition has killed more than 200 people, including women and children, using U.S. and British-made weapons in Yemen, said a report Wednesday. The report, “Day of Judgment: The … Continued
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 militants killed by Indian forces amid shutdown
By Zahid Rafiq SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir, India, (AA): Two militants were killed on Tuesday in a gunfight with Indian armed forces in Tral area in the south of Kashmir, police said. Police spokesman Manoj Pandita in a statement … Continued
India returns body of Pakistani prisoner, beaten to death
By Aamir Latif KARACHI, Pakistan (AA): India on Saturday returned the body of a Pakistani prisoner who was beaten to death last month in reported retaliation over a deadly attack in Kashmir. The body was handed over to Pakistani … Continued
Jammu and Kashmir: 4 Indian forces, 1 civilian killed
By Zahid Rafiq SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir, India, (AA): Four personnel of Indian armed forces were killed in a gun battle with militants on Friday in Kashmir’s north, police said. “Two police personnel, two CRPF [paramilitary] personnel and a … Continued
Thailand: Muslim schools under scrutiny
By Riyaz ul Khaliq (AA): – Thailand has ordered the profiling of Cambodian Muslim students enrolled in religious seminaries in the country, media reports said on Monday. Authorities have scheduled a meeting of representatives of more than 600 privately-run … Continued
Jammu and Kashmir: Indian forces crack down on Kashmiri leaders
By Zahid Rafiq SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir (AA): The Indian government has airlifted 100 companies of paramilitary soldiers to Jammu and Kashmir and launched a crackdown on Kashmiri leaders, media reports said on Saturday. A notice from the Home … Continued
Bangladesh: Fire kills at least 70 in Dhaka
By Ahmet Salih Alacaci and Md. Kamruzzaman ANKARA/DHAKA (AA): At least 70 people were killed Wednesday when a massive fire spread through several apartment buildings in Bangladesh’s capital. Fire Service and Civil Defense Director Maj. AKM Shakil Nawaz confirmed … Continued
Austria: Muslim association in Vienna provides food to homeless
By Askin Kiyagan VIENNA (AA): A Muslim association in the Austrian capital Vienna is distributing hot meals to homeless and needy people, the association told Anadolu Agency on Sunday. Deputy head of RAHMA Austria association Omer Batur said since … 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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