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: 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
Welcome speech by Ahmed J Versi, Editor and Publisher of The Muslim News at the Fourteenth ‘The Muslim News Awards for Excellence’
Welcome speech by Ahmed J Versi, Editor of The Muslim News: Wednesday 20 April 2016 Rt Hon Greg Clark, distinguished guests. Assalamu ‘alaykum (peace be with you). Thank you all for braving London’s rush-hour traffic to attend this, … Continued
The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2016 Winners, presenters, sponsors and categories
The Muslim News Awards is proud to announce the winners of The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2016: [Photos live stream: https://www.facebook.com/themuslimnews/?fref=ts Tweets: #inspiringmuslims Tweet: @themuslimnews] Alhambra Award for Excellence in the Arts Winner: Swadeka Ahsun, International Artist … Continued
UK passes budget without disability cuts
[Photo: Chancellor Osborne. Photograph Creative Commons] LONDON (AA) – Welfare proposals that led to the resignation of a leading member of British Prime Minister David Cameron’s Cabinet were scrapped Tuesday, allowing the government’s annual budget to pass through parliament, … Continued
UK: Thousands join refugee solidarity marches
LONDON (AA): Thousands of people across the U.K. have attended a series of anti-racism marches to declare their support for refugees settling in the country. The marches in London, Glasgow and Cardiff, organized by the Stand Up to Racism group, … Continued
UK: Cameron appoints ally to replace departed minister
LONDON (AA): A close ally of U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron was announced to replace a senior minister who resigned claiming government policy was disproportionately affecting poorer people. Stephen Crabb became the new work and pensions secretary Saturday after Iain … Continued
UK: Blow to Cameron as senior minister quits
LONDON (AA) – A senior British minister dramatically resigned on Friday night after describing government welfare cuts as “a compromise too far”. Iain Duncan Smith [IDS], the Work and Pensions Secretary, said he was unable to continue in his role … Continued
UK: Seize opportunity and leave the EU, London mayor urges
LONDON (AA) – Britain should not miss its “golden opportunity” to leave the regulatory and legislative burdens imposed by the European Union, London Mayor Boris Johnson said on Sunday. Johnson, the most senior U.K. politician to support an exit from … 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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