Pakistan: Seven dead, 5 rescued as building collapses in Wah Cantt
Palestine: Israeli forces detain 8 Palestinians in E Jerusalem
Palestine: Israel to demolish 14 homes in Jerusalem’s E1
Palestine: Israeli soldiers kidnap 3 Palestinians in W Bank
Syrian opposition rejects UN Aleppo freeze plan
US: Kerry denounces UN Rights Council “Obsession” with Israel
Libya: Parliament picks controversial General as Army Chief
Yemen: US drone attack kills 3 people in Shabwa
Palestine: Over 280 Palestinians kidnapped by Israeli forces in Feb
Palestine Israeli army storms W Bank
Palestine: Two young Palestinians shot in Duheisha Camp
Pakistan: Girls’ school damaged in Karachi bomb blast
South Sudan: UN fears 100s of children kidnapped
Egypt: Court lists Hamas as “terrorist organization”
Iraq reopens museum looted in US-led invasion
Venezuela President imposes mandatory visas for US citizens
Palestine: 3 kidnapped by Israeli forces in W Bank
Palestine: Israeli forces destroy protest camp for 10th time
UK: First Ebola-infected Briton receives experimental drug ZMapp
The first British citizen to contract the deadly Ebola virus has been given the experimental drug ZMapp in London. Two US patients recovered after taking the drug, though an infected Liberian doctor died. British nurse, William Pooley, is … Continued
UK: Leaders face off over independence in final Scotland debate
Leaders of the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ camps for Scottish independence have made their final pitches to voters in a heated television debate. The historic referendum takes place in three weeks. Arguments and shouting set the scene of a fiery … Continued
Partnerships needed in Gaza aid delivery
Islamic Help Press Release: The head of UK charity Islamic Help has called on Muslim aid organisations to co-ordinate their efforts towards helping the people of Gaza. Saif Ahmad, the CEO of Islamic Help, has written to his … Continued
UK: Strasbourg: UK disenfranchisement violates Europe law
The European Court of Human Rights has overruled Britain’s prohibition on voting by prisoners. The Strasbourg-based court found, however, that the 10 inmates who challenged the ban were not entitled to compensation. The Strasbourg court agreed 5-2 that the UK … Continued
UK: ‘Yes Scotland’ versus ‘Better Together’ in TV debate
[Photo: Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond and Alistair Darling] Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond and Alistair Darling, the head of the “Better Together” campaign, have debated Scottish independence on national TV ahead of next month’s vote. It was … Continued
UK: Record breaking £1.2 million raised for Gaza
London, (Muslim Aid): On 24th July Muslim Aid raised a record breaking £1.2 million through a telethon on Islam Channel to provide support to those affected by the recent escalating conflict in Gaza. Over 800 people have lost their … Continued
UK: Labour Leader Ed Miliband “shocked” and “horrified” by escalation of violence in Gaza
Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Labour Party, in a speech to Labour’s National Policy Forum, said today: I also want to say something about the unfolding events in Gaza. We are all shocked and horrified by the escalation of … Continued
British Foreign Minister William Hague steps down
Foreign Secretary William Hague has resigned as part of an anticipated reshuffle of Britain’s center-right coalition cabinet. Prime Minister David Cameron is thought to be preparing the ground for a 2015 election. Hague resigned on Monday night, the eve … Continued
UK: Muslim Aid launches its Ramadan campaign for 2014
London, (Muslim Aid): On 19th of June 2014, Muslim Aid launched its Ramadan Campaign at the Grand Connaught Rooms. With the combined efforts of the staff members and volunteers, this campaign will raise funds for projects assisting poor and vulnerable communities … Continued
UK: Dep Prime Minister, Clegg, defends use of counter terrorism expert investigating Muslim majority schools
[Editor of The Muslim News, Ahmed J Versi (L) interviewing Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, at his offices in Whitehall, on June 26. Photo: Sara Asaria/The Muslim News] Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has … Continued
UK: Cameron congratulates Juncker on EU commission president nomination
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has congratulated incoming EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, despite having bitterly opposed his nomination. Meanwhile, a new poll shows more Britons supporting an EU exit. Prime Minister Cameron telephoned Juncker to mend fences … Continued
Battle of social media between ISIS and #NO2ISIS campaign goes viral
Sara Asaria, London (The Muslim News) A propaganda war is escalating across the social media between members of the ISIS and a growing number of its opponents, who are publicly countering the terrorist organization through a successful #NO2ISIS campaign. ISIS, … Continued
UK: Angelina Jolie spearheads London summit against rape in war zones
Actress Angelina Jolie has called for “real commitment” and “proper protection for vulnerable people” to bring an end to sexual violence in conflict zones. The four-day summit in London even attracted papal interest. Angelina Jolie on Tuesday said she hoped … Continued
UK: Feeding Futures – Interpal Ramadan Campaign for 2014
London, (Interpal Press Release): On Saturday June 28, Interpal will launch its Ramadan Campaign for 2014. This year, as Interpal marks its 20th anniversary of helping Palestinians in need, the situation on the ground is as dire as it has … Continued
UK: N Ireland FIrst Minister apologises to Muslim community
Gerry Moriarty Irish Times: First Minister Peter Robinson apologised for comments he made last week about Muslims when he met members of Northern Ireland’s Islamic community yesterday evening.His apology made at the Belfast Islamic Centre was accepted by the centre’s … Continued
UK: Pfizer calls it quits on AstraZeneca
Pfizer’s been hot to acquire AstraZeneca since January. After a controversial courtship and billion-dollar dowry, the New York-based company has finally accepted the British company’s “Thanks, but no thanks.” US drugmaker Pfizer said Monday it is calling off its controversial … Continued
ICC reopens probe into alleged British war crimes in Iraq
The ICC has said it will reopen an initial investigation into alleged war crimes carried out by British forces during the Iraq War. Burning, sexual assault and electrocution of detainees are among the alleged abuses. The Hague-based International Criminal … Continued
UK: Irish president makes first state visit to UK since independence
President Michael Higgins has become the first Irish head of state to visit the United Kingdom since independence. He addressed the British parliament, praising the progress made by Dublin and London toward peace. Addressing both houses of the British parliament … Continued
UK: Four feared dead in British helicopter crash
LONDON, (Xinhua): A civilian helicopter crashed in eastern England late Thursday, with four people aboard believed to have died, local media reported. The accident occurred in Norfolk in what local residents said very foggy weather. The East of England Ambulance … Continued
UK: London to host int’l meeting over sanctions on Russia on Ukraine
LONDON, (Xinhua): Britain is to host an international meeting on Tuesday to discuss possible sanctions against a list of Russians amid ratcheted-up pressure by Western countries to urge Russia to withdraw its forces in Crimea. Britain is mulling sanctions on … Continued
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