Indian court rules against ‘triple talaq’ for Muslims
Iraqi forces advance on center of Daesh-held Tal Afar
Syria: Russia hits 200 Daesh terrorists in eastern Syria
The Netherlands: Dutch Islamic primary school targeted by extremists
Afghanistan: UN verifies mass killings in northern Afghanistan
India: 23 dead, 150 injured as train derails in Uttar Pradesh
Germany sees rise in anti-Muslim attacks
Finland: Two people killed in knife attacks in Turku
Bangladesh: Floods kill 61 in last 5 days
Spain: 13 killed, over 100 injured, in Barcelona terrorist attack
Africa’s humanitarian crises worsen
Nigeria: 16 killed, 82 injured in suicide blasts in Borno state
US: Thousands reject hate rally in Charlottesville
Saudi Arabia: 54 pilgrims die in Makkah before Hajj
Sierra Leone declares mourning for over 400 mudslide victims
US: Trump flip flops to blame both sides for Charlottesville
France: Car rams pizzeria near Paris, killing young girl
Philippines: Fighting between Moro groups kills 25
Sierra Leone: Hundreds dead in Freetown mudslide
Burkina Faso: Turkish restaurant attack leaves 17 dead in Ouagadougou
UK: Tens of thousands pro-Remain rally in London
LONDON (AA) – Tens of thousands of anti-Brexit protestors took to the streets of London on Saturday for a “March for Europe” rally against the UK’s referendum decision to leave the EU. Demonstrators holding signs reading “We all need the … Continued
UK: London mayor Khan demands more autonomy
LONDON (AA): London Mayor Sadiq Khan has demanded greater autonomy for the U.K. capital in the wake of Britain leaving the EU. London, Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain in the union and many have expressed concerns the British … Continued
EU seeks to avoid crisis after Brexit
By Ayhan Simsek BERLIN (AA): European leaders moved quickly on Friday to alleviate fears over the U.K. voting to leave the EU. “The EU is strong enough to find the right answers,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at a … Continued
UK: Brexit board member resigns over Islamophobic tweets
LONDON (AA) – A board member of the Leave campaign resigned Monday over a series of anti-Muslim tweets, just two days before a referendum decides whether the U.K. should stay in the EU, according to British media reports. The Guardian … Continued
UK: British MP murder accused to be tried under terror protocol
By Michael Sercan Daventry and Busra Akin Dincer LONDON (AA) – The suspected killer of British Labour Party lawmaker Jo Cox is to face trial under terrorism rules, judges decided on Monday. Thomas Mair, 52, appeared in court via … Continued
UK: MP murder suspect yells ‘death to traitors’ in court
LONDON (AA) – A man charged with the murder of Labour Party lawmaker Jo Cox declared his name was “Death to traitors, freedom for Britain” in his first court appearance. Thomas Mair, 52, refused to give his correct name and … Continued
UK: Police charge man with Jo Cox murder
LONDON (AA): British police have charged a 52-year-old man with the murder of Jo Cox, the Labour Party lawmaker who was gunned down in her electoral district Thursday. Thomas Mair, who was arrested shortly after Cox was repeatedly shot and … Continued
UK: Tooting by-election candidates named
By Nadine Osman London, (The Muslim News): Local doctor Rosena Allin-Khan has been selected by Labour members in Tooting as the party’s candidate for the upcoming by-election on June 16. Sadiq Khan who stood down as the MP after being … Continued
UK: Shadowy role of UK forces in Syria hampers debate: MP
LONDON (AA): Britain’s refusal to confirm or deny its special forces are fighting on the ground in Syria makes it impossible to debate the U.K.’s role in the conflict, a leading parliamentarian has charged. Crispin Blunt, a lawmaker and chairman … Continued
Ramadan messages from UK political leaders
Ramadan messages from political leaders: Rt Hon David Cameron, MP, Prime Minister It’s the holy month of Ramadan – a time when mosques open their doors, community centres welcome in their neighbours, and even churches and synagogues offer up … Continued
EU REFERENDUM: Leave the EU and join the world
Boris Johnson This referendum debate in many ways boils down to a very British feeling – that of fairness. I think it’s fair that we should know who the politicians are that make our laws, I think it’s fair … Continued
UK: PM David Cameron exclusive Q&A on EU Referendum
Next month the British public will go to the polls to make one of the biggest decisions in our lifetimes, they will decide whether the UK should leave or remain in the European Union (EU). Answering keys questions posed by … Continued
Turkey: UN’s Ban Ki-moon urges ‘fixing’ humanitarian gap
ISTANBUL (AA): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on world leaders to fix the gap in humanitarian funding and share the burden of helping people in need across the globe. Speaking at the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul … Continued
Syria: Aleppo’s local council reaches out to London Mayor Khan
LONDON (AA) – Syria’s opposition-held local council of Aleppo reached out to the new mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, congratulating him on his recent election victory. In the open letter published by Syria Solidarity U.K. organization, a network of activists, … Continued
Nigeria asks UK for ‘stolen’ money post Cameron gaffe
LAGOS, Nigeria (AA) – Nigerian president shot back at British premier’s “fantastically corrupt nation” remark Wednesday, by calling on the U.K. to return all the money it “stole” from Nigeria. On Tuesday, Britain’s David Cameron was overheard describing Afghanistan and … Continued
UK: Afghanistan, Nigeria ‘world’s most corrupt’: Cameron
LONDON (AA): Britain’s David Cameron was overheard describing Afghanistan and Nigeria as “possibly the two most corrupt countries in the world.” The U.K. prime minister was picked up making the remarks by television microphones on Tuesday as he spoke to … Continued
UK’s long-awaited Iraq war probe to come out in July
LONDON (AA) – A long-awaited independent probe into Britain’s role in the 2003 Iraq war will finally be published in July this year, nearly seven years after it was commissioned. Retired Judge John Chilcot confirmed in a letter published online … Continued
UK: London mayor hopes to inspire Muslims with victory
By Michael Sercan Daventry LONDON (AA) – London’s first Muslim mayor on Saturday said he hoped his election victory would inspire other Muslims to enter politics, local media reported. Speaking the day after he was confirmed as mayor, Sadiq … Continued
UK: Cameron U-turn on taking in more Syrian children
LONDON (AA) – Britain will take in unaccompanied Syrian children already in Europe, Prime Minister David Cameron announced Wednesday. This is a climb down by the PM as he had previously rejected this idea On televised remarks to parliament, Cameron … Continued
UK: Muslim preacher slams Cameron’s ‘racist’ views
By Busra Akin Dincer LONDON (AA) – A London-based Muslim preacher has demanded a formal apology from the British premier for labeling him a Daesh supporter in the parliament in the run-up to the mayoral elections. In an exclusive … 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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