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6th Feb 2021

‘ICC has jurisdiction over Palestinian territories’

By Zehra Nur Duz and Burak Bir ANKARA (AA): The International Criminal Court (ICC) decided on Friday that it has jurisdiction over crimes committed in the Palestinian territories. “Today, Pre-Trial Chamber I of ICC decided, by majority, that the … Continued

31st Dec 2015

US: Most Americans protect Christian freedom above others

WASHINGTON (AA): Americans prioritize religious freedom for Christians above other faiths, endorsing those of Muslims’ the least, according to a poll released Wednesday. The Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey comes amid anti-Muslim rhetoric by Republican presidential candidates … Continued

12th Dec 2015

US Muslims seeking community in wake of attacks

By Michael Hernandez FALLS CHURCH, Virginia (AA) – When a mosque in suburban Virginia became the target of a firebomb attack, faith leaders decided that rather than turn inward, it was the moment to embrace the local community. The incident occurred just … Continued

8th Dec 2015

US: Trump calls for ban on Muslims entering US

WASHINGTON (AA & Agencies) — All Muslim immigration to the United States should be halted, Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump said Monday. The real estate mogul called for the “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our … Continued

4th Dec 2015

US: Arsenal found at home of couple linked to California shooting

NEW YORK (AA) – Weapons and ammunitions were found at the home of a married couple linked to a deadly mass shooting that killed 14 victims and injured 21 others, authorities said Thursday. Syed Farook, 28, and Tashfeen Malik, 27, were killed … Continued

3rd Dec 2015

US: White House rules out Gitmo for captured Daesh leaders

WASHINGTON (AA) — The White House said Wednesday that it will not send any Daesh leaders it captures in Iraq or Syria to the prison facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. “I would certainly rule out for you sending any … Continued

3rd Dec 2015

US: At least 14 dead in California shooting

NEW YORK (AA) – The suspects involved in the mass shooting that killed 14 people at a holiday party in a California community center have been identified, local media reported Thursday. The Los Angeles Times named the attackers as Syed Farook, 28, and Tashfeen Malik, … Continued

18th Sep 2015

US: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali receives humanitarian award

NEW YORK (AA): American boxing great Muhammad Ali received a humanitarian award Thursday in a ceremony attended by 1,000 in his Kentucky hometown of Louisville, according to local media. The sports legend was awarded the inaugural Grawemeyer Spirit Award for “inspiring others to … Continued

17th Sep 2015

US: Muslim teen arrested under terrorism for bringing clock to school

By Kasim ILERI TEXAS (AA): A Texas Muslim teen arrested under terrorism after taking his homemade clock to school, on Wednesday accepted an invitation by President Barack Obama to show off his invention at the White House. At a press conference outside his home in … Continued

27th Aug 2015

US: American journalists shot dead on live broadcast

WASHINGTON (AA): Two American journalists were shot dead early Wednesday in Virginia during a live television broadcast. The incident occurred as reporter Alison Parker, 24, and cameraman Adam Ward, 27, were broadcasting from the Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta, Virginia, for station WDBJ7, a local CBS affiliate. … Continued

26th Aug 2015

US baseball analyst suspended for anti-Islam tweet

NEW YORK (AA): A television sports channel removed former baseball great Curt Schilling from its broadcast after he tweeted a message that equated Muslims to Nazis. “Curt’s tweet was completely unacceptable, and in no way represents our company’s perspective,” the ESPN network … Continued

8th Jul 2015

US Christian minister indicted in planning to burn mosque

By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted a former congressional candidate with one-count of soliciting help to attack a New York mosque in violation of federal civil rights laws. Robert Doggart, 63, of Tennessee planned to burn a … 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.