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1st Feb 2021

Myanmar’s military seizes power, declares emergency

By Merve Berker and Busra Selvi Ogutcen (AA): Myanmar’s military announced Monday that it has seized power and will rule the country for at least one year after detaining its top political leaders. The military declared a state of … Continued

7th Jan 2021

US: Leaders of US allies voice shock, concern over attack on US Capitol

By Busra Nur Bilgic Cakmak, Dilan Pamuk, and Iclal Turan ANKARA (AA): Leaders of US allies throughout Europe and the EU and NATO blocs reacted with shock and dismay to news of a mob storming the US Capitol, with supporters … Continued

27th Apr 2019

Sudanese continue protesting to demand civilian rule

KHARTOUM (AA) – Thousands continued to protest on Friday outside army headquarters in Khartoum to demand that Sudan’s ruling Military Transitional Council (MTC) hand over power to a civilian authority. In a Friday sermon delivered near the protest, Adam Ibrahim, … Continued

14th Apr 2019

Sudan: New transitional leader pledges large reforms

By Mohammed Amin KHARTOUM, Sudan (AA): Days after the ouster of Sudan’s longtime leader, Omar Bashir, the new head of the country’s transitional military council on Saturday pledged large-scale political and economic reforms. In a televised address, Lt. Gen. … Continued

8th Nov 2016

US: ‘Power elite’ to influence next US presidential Cabinet

By Barry Eitel SAN FRANCISCO, (AA): WikiLeaks has released 50,000 emails relating to Hillary Clinton which gives insight into the inner workings of her campaign. But one in particular appears to show the influence corporations have on Cabinet appointments. … Continued

2nd Feb 2016

Myanmar welcomes first democratic gov’t in 50 years

By Kyaw Ye Lynn NAY PYI TAW (AA) – Almost three months after the National League for Democracy (NLD) won a landslide victory in Myanmar’s national elections, its members finally took their seats in parliament Monday — row upon … Continued

30th Nov 2015

Egypt rounds up 38 Brotherhood members in fresh sweeps

CAIRO (AA) – Egyptian police have rounded up 38 members of the embattled Muslim Brotherhood group in fresh security sweeps, the Interior Ministry announced Sunday. In a statement, the ministry said that the Brotherhood members had been arrested over the … Continued

5th Nov 2015

Myanmar: Fears remain over exclusions days before vote

By Joshua Carroll YANGON, (AA): With just three days to go before voters take to the polls in Myanmar, concerns continue to be raised about barriers to participation. When election officials released the final list of candidates to stand in the Nov. … Continued

29th Jul 2015

: Obama talks rights, democracy at African Union headquarters

ADDIS ABABA, (AA): Wrapping up a five-day visit to Africa, U.S. President Barack Obama spoke Tuesday in Addis Ababa, where he urged African countries to democratize, respect human rights and ensure the continent’s leaders abided by presidential term limits. Obama … 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.

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence event is to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to society. Over 850 people from diverse background, Muslim and non-Muslim, attended the gala dinner.