Nigeria: Suicide bombing in mosque kills 4 in Borno State
Afghanistan: Suicide bombing targets voter registration in Kabul kills 4
Palestine: Israeli soldiers killed 4 Palestinians, injured 729 in Gaza
Palestine: Israel shuts Palestinian media outfit in East Jerusalem
Jammu & Kashmir: Protests held in Jammu Kashmir over rape of minor girl
Palestine: Israeli settlers vandalise Palestinian vehicles, cemetery
Quebec mosque killer researched mass murderers online
India: 10 members of extreme Hindu group acquitted in 2007 Mecca Masjid bombing
Palestine: Israeli soldiers wound 3 Palestinians along Gaza border
Palestine: 4 Palestinians killed in Gaza by suspected Israeli shelling
Arab world divided on US-led bombing in Syria
Austria: Chancellor reiterates hijab ban in meet with Muslim body
Netherlands: Far-right groups attack 3 mosques
Somalia: Blast kills 5 at football stadium
Syria: 18th convoy from E Ghouta arrives in Al-Bab as Govt takes control of Douma
Jammu & Kashmir: 4 civilians, 1 Indian soldier killed in south Kashmir
Saudi Arabia to dig canal along Qatar border turning it into an island
US: US will respond to suspected chemical attack in Douma
Syria: Death toll from suspected chemical attack rises to over 70
UK: Thousands demonstrate across country against racism and Islamophobia
By Muhammad Mussa London (AA) – Tens of thousands braved the freezing weather Saturday to demonstrate against the rise of racism, Islamophobia and Donald Trump’s presidency across the country. Organised by the activist group Stand Up To Racism, over 20,000 … Continued
UK: US sides with UK, blames Russia for chemical attacks
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA) The U.S. called on the UN Wednesday to hold Russia accountable for the chemical poisonings of two individuals, including a former Russian spy, on British soil. However, France asked UK for evidence of Russian … Continued
UK: Two in hospital after suspicious package at Muslim MP office
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA) – Two people were taken to a London hospital Monday afternoon in a “precautionary” measure after a suspicious package leaking a suspicious liquid was received at a Muslim MP’s office at Westminster Palace. … Continued
UK: McDonald’s asks Muslim woman to remove headscarf
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): Fast-food chain McDonald’s apologized after a video surfaced Friday on Twitter of a 19-year-old Muslim student being refused entry because of her headscarf. The video, posted by a friend of the woman who … Continued
Palestinians decry 100-year-old Balfour Declaration, ask for compensation from UK
RAMALLAH, Palestine (AA) – Thousands of Palestinians took to the streets across the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Thursday to mark the passage of 100 years since the Balfour Declaration, which laid the groundwork for Israel’s establishment — and their displacement … Continued
Iraqi PM Al-Abadi, UK Foreign Sec Johnson discuss Iraqi crisis
By Haydar Hadi BAGHDAD (AA): Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi and British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson discussed the ongoing crisis in the country over the phone earlier on Monday, according to a Iraqi presidential source. According to the source, … Continued
UK: Islamophobic attacks on UK mosques double
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): Hate crimes targeting mosques in the U.K. have doubled in the past year, results of an investigation indicated on Monday. Data from British police forces across the country by the U.K.’s Press Association … Continued
UK: Myanmar’s Suu Kyi stripped of Oxford honor due to atrocities against Rohingya Muslims
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): A British honor granted to Myanmar’s leader has been withdrawn amid atrocities targeting the Muslim minority in her country, causing more than half a million Rohingya to take refuge in neighboring Bangladesh. Oxford … Continued
UK: 14-year-old boy stabbed outside mosque in Birmingham in critical condition
By Ahmed J Versi London, (The Muslim News): A man has been arrested following stabbing of a 14-year-old boy outside the mosque in Herbert Road, Small Heath, Birmingham during the early hours Saturday. The 29-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted … Continued
UK campaigner convicted under terror law for refusing to give passwords
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): The director of a British advocacy group has been convicted by a London court on charges brought against him when he refused to surrender his laptop and cellphone passwords to U.K. airport police. … Continued
UK: IED explosion in London underground train injured 18 people
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal & Ahmed J Versi LONDON (AA & The Muslim News): Detonation of an improvised Explosive Devise on a London Underground train on Friday morning is being treated as a terrorist incident, British police said. 18 … Continued
UK: Brexit bill passes first hurdle in parliament
By Inci Gundag LONDON (AA): Britain’s parliament voted early Tuesday to give the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill a second reading, clearing the way for Prime Minister Theresa May to launch negotiations for the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the EU. … Continued
UK: Eid al Adha message from Lib Dem Leader Vince Cable
Eid al-Adha Message from Leader of Liberal Democrats, Rt Hon Vince Cable MP: I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all those observing Eid al-Adha this year. This holy festival teaches us about the importance of sacrifice, selflessness … Continued
UK: Eid al Adha message from PM Theresa May
Eid al Adha message from Prime Minister Rt Hon Theresa May MP: “I send my warmest wishes to Muslims around the world, and here in the United Kingdom, who are celebrating Eid al-Adha this week. And I congratulate everyone … Continued
UK court blocks attempt to prosecute Blair over Iraq
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): A U.K. court on Monday rejected a former Iraqi general’s bid to bring a private prosecution against former British Prime Minister Tony Blair over the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Abdul Wahed Shannan al-Rabbat … Continued
UK: Suspect arrested in ‘Islamophobic’ acid attack
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): A male suspect has been arrested in connection to an acid attack on two Muslims, according to a statement Sunday by Metropolitan Police. John Tomlin, 24, “handed himself into an east London police … Continued
UK: Massive fire engulfs Camden Lock Market in north London
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): More than 70 firefighters responded to a huge fire at the famous Camden Market early Monday morning, the city’s fire brigade said. The fire has been brought under control. London Fire Brigade asked … Continued
UK: Vigil held to protest Islamophobic attacks
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): A group of activists held a vigil Wednesday in the British capital to support the victims of the most recent anti-Muslim attacks in the U.K. Stand Up To Racism held the vigil in … Continued
UK Muslim victim says acid attack was Islamophobic
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): A Muslim man who recently suffered “life-changing injuries” when he was sprayed in the face with acid in East London has described the incident as a hate crime. Speaking in an emotional interview … Continued
Exclusive: UK: Eid message from the Home Secretary, Amber Rudd
Eid message from the Home Secretary, Amber Rudd MP: I wish you a happy and peaceful Eid Mubarak. This is a time when families come together in faith to pray and celebrate, and share in the spirit of togetherness. … 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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