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
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
UK: Thousands join anti-nuclear rally
LONDON (AA) – Thousands have gathered in central London at a rally against the renewal of the U.K.’s Trident nuclear weapons system. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also attended the protest organized by the Campaign for … Continued
UK: British PM seeks support in EU referendum
LONDON (AA) – British Prime Minister David Cameron has defended his EU deal and once again urged people to support staying in the bloc during a session at the House of Commons in London. In his speech Monday, Labour leader … Continued
UK: London Mayor to campaign for ‘Brexit’
LONDON (AA) – After months of speculation, Conservative Mayor of London Boris Johnson has revealed that he will be advocating for Britain to leave EU. In an announcement on Sunday, Johnson said it took a “huge amount of heartache” to … Continued
UK mosques open doors for interfaith dialogue
LONDON (AA) – More than 90 mosques across the U.K. opened their doors on Sunday to people of every faith and of no faith on the second annual “Visit My Mosque Day”. The Secretary General of the Muslim Council of … Continued
UK: Anti-Islam group PEGIDA holds rally in Birmingham
LONDON (AA) – Around 200 protesters have performed a “silent march” organized by newly founded and controversial UK branch of anti-Islam PEGIDA movement Saturday in Birmingham city center. The far-right group members arrived at Birmingham’s international train station under heavy … Continued
UK’s campaign on EU membership vote begins
LONDON (AA) – Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday hailed the renegotiation of Britain’s EU membership as a “very strong and powerful package”. Speaking after European Council President Donald Tusk announced the framework of a new settlement with the U.K., … Continued
UK: PM slammed for ‘bunch of migrants’ jibe
By Busra Akin Dincer LONDON (AA) – U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has come under fire for his choice of language about migrants during a parliamentary spat with the country’s opposition leader. Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions in the … Continued
EU: Tusk offers ‘concrete proposals’ on UK’s EU reform plan
BRUSSELS (AA) – The President of the European Council said Tuesday he would table “concrete proposals” over Britain’s proposed EU reforms at a meeting of national leaders next month. Donald Tusk said it was possible to reach a deal with … Continued
UK: MPs debate calls to ban Donald Trump from UK
LONDON (AA) – As thousands of people signed the petition to ban U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from entering the U.K, British MPs met Monday to debate the call. Paul Flynn, the Labour MP leading the debate opened the … Continued
Turkey: UK to stand by Turkey in fight against terror
ANKARA (AA): British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said the U.K. will stand by Turkey in its fight against terrorism. Addressing a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu at the annual ambassadors’ conference in capital Ankara on … Continued
UK and Ireland begin storm clean-up as more rains expected
LONDON (AA): A massive clean-up operation is underway in the U.K. and Ireland after the countries were battered by storms and floods. Hundreds of homes remain flooded and thousands more are without electricity after Storm Frank passed through northern England, … Continued
UK policy chief Letwin apologises over racism row
LONDON (AA): Prime Minister David Cameron’s policy chief apologized Wednesday for “offensive” remarks he made about Britain’s black community in a document written in the wake of rioting in 1985. Oliver Letwin, who leads Cameron’s policy unit, blamed “bad moral … Continued
Britain’s goals in EU membership talks but no agreement
LONDON (AA) – British Prime Minister David Cameron has said he has a “pathway to a deal” on renegotiating Britain’s EU membership following talks with other European leaders. However, nothing was agreed at the EU Council meeting Thurday in Brussels. The prime … 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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