Muslim rickshaw driver allegedly assaulted in N.India
Palestine: Palestinian girl killed by Israel army fire
India: 17 killed as plane skids off runway & breaks into two
Lebanon: Death toll increases, 135 killed, 5,000 injured in massive explosion
Lebanon: 100 killed, 4,000 injured in the Beirut explosions
Lebanon: Massive explosions in Beirut kills dozens, injures hundreds
Phase 3 vaccine trials ‘no silver bullet’ for virus:WHO
Cameroon: 18 civilians killed in Boko Haram attack
Pakistan: Teen suicides trigger debate on online gaming
UK: PM puts brakes on eased England lockdown
Afghanistan: Car bombing kills 9 people, injures dozens
Eid al-Adha messages from political leaders – 2020
Palestine: Over 900 Jewish settlers storm Al-Aqsa complex
India: Somber Eid for Muslims during pandemic
Palestine: West Bank mosque torched in racist ‘price tag’ attack
Covid-19 infections, death toll rises in Arab countries
Bangladesh: Floods death toll up as conditions worsen
Kenya: Jamia Mosque remains closed due to 100 person limit
Iran seeks int’l probe on US fighter jets interception of civilian airline
Turkey, Russia agree on cease-fire in Idlib, Syria
By Jeyhun Aliyev and Sena Guler (AA): Turkey and Russia on Thursday agreed on a cease-fire in Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone. Following the joint news conference of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Turkish … Continued
Russia: ‘Muslims to make up 30% of population by 2034’
By Ali Cura MOSCOW (AA): Muslims will make up 30 percent of Russia’s population by 2034, the country’s grand mufti said Monday. Speaking at a conference in Moscow, Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin said the number of Muslims in Russia has … Continued
Dagestan: 5 women killed, 4 injured in Orthodox Church shooting
MOSCOW (AA & The Muslim News): A gunman opened fire at a festival in Russia’s northern Caucasus Republic of Dagestan on Sunday, killing five women and injuring four — including two police officers — said Russia’s Interior Ministry. The unidentified … Continued
Russia, Turkey, Iran back Syria’s territorial integrity
By Selen Temizer and Sena Guler (AA): Leaders of Turkey, Russia and Iran reiterated their support for Syria’s territorial integrity during a summit in the Russian city of Sochi on Wednesday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his Russian counterpart Vladimir … Continued
Russian President hosts Syria’s Assad in Sochi
By Diyar Guldogan (AA): Russian President Vladimir Putin met Syria’s Bashar al-Assad on Monday in Russia’s coastal city of Sochi, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. Putin and Assad discussed the political settlement in Syria, according to the Kremlin’s statement. Assad’s … Continued
Russia: Kremlin accuses US of reluctance to interact over Syria
By Diyar Guldogan ANKARA (AA): The Kremlin accused the U.S. of showing complete reluctance to interact over Syria by launching missile strikes on an Assad regime military base in the country. “The American side in this way [by firing … Continued
Russia: 11killed in suicide bomb on train in St Petersburg
By Diyar Guldogan and Hakan Ceyhan Aydogan ANKARA/MOSCOW (AA): Eleven people were killed and 45 injured Monday when an explosion hit the St. Petersburg metro, Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAK) said. According to the NAK, the blast tore through … Continued
Russia: Half of Russians oppose school headscarf ban
By Elena Teslova MOSCOW (AA): Half of Russians are in favor of lifting a headscarf ban in schools, according to a poll released Tuesday. The Russian Public Opinion Research Center survey found one in two supported lifting the ban … Continued
Russia: Mordovia bans students, teachers from wearing hijab
ANKARA, Turkey (AA): The Kremlin on Thursday avoided getting involved in a headscarf debate that made national headlines. “We would not want to become a party to this discussion at the moment,” Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official spokesman, Dmitry Peskov … Continued
Turkey, Russia to ‘coordinate’ air operations in Syria
By Ertugrul Subasi ANKARA (AA): Turkey and Russia have signed an agreement, allowing the two countries to work in coordination for the safety of their military aviation in war-torn Syria, the Turkish army said on Thursday. In a statement … Continued
US: Putin not ‘war criminal’, Trump’s State Dept. pick says
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): Calling Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” for Russia’s actions in support of Syrian forces in Aleppo would be inaccurate, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be America’s next top diplomat said Wednesday. “I would not … Continued
Turkey, Russia agree on nationwide Syria cease-fire bid
ANKARA (AA): Turkey and Russia have agreed on a plan for the warring parties in Syria to declare a nationwide cease-fire, a confidential Turkish source said Wednesday. The plan is expected to be carried out in all areas where the … Continued
Turkey: Six released in probe into Russian envoy’s murder
By Ferdi Uzun AYDIN, Turkey (AA): Six people, who were arrested in the aftermath of the murder of the Russia’s envoy to Turkey, were released on Thursday, police sources said. Altintas’s parents, sister, two uncles and aunt were released early … Continued
Iran criticizes Russia for talking about airbase use
By Ahmet Dursun and Hakan Ceyhan Aydogan ISTANBUL (AA): Iran’s defense minister criticized Russia on Monday for “showing off” by announcing how Russian jets had used an Iranian airbase to strike at positions in Syria. Speaking on state-run television, … Continued
Russia: Turkey, Russia determined to boost ties
By Tutku Senen, Sibel Ugurlu, Gulsen Cagatay and Fatih Dogan ANKARA (AA) : President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Turkey and Russia are determined to boost ties to levels beyond what they were before last November’s jet crisis. … Continued
Turkey: Erdogan confirms Gaza support, apologises to Russia
ANKARA (AA) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said 14,000 tons of supplies will be sailed to Gaza from Turkey before the Eid al-Fitr religious holiday early July. Speaking at an iftar, fast-breaking, meal in the Turkish capital Ankara on … Continued
Crimean Tatar Religious leader lashes out at Russian ban
By Ali Cura KIEV, Ukraine (AA) – The head of Crimean Tatars’ highest ruling body lashed out at Russia on Tuesday for its move to include the body among wanted terrorist organizations and ban it for “extremist involvement”. Refat … Continued
Syria: Putin announces reduction of Russian forces
MOSCOW (AA) – Russia will start withdrawing “most” of its forces from Syria Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday. “I think that the tasks set to the Defense Ministry are generally fulfilled. That is why I order to begin … Continued
US: Obama extends sanctions on Russia
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA) – President Barack Obama has extended sanctions on Russia for what Washington says is its support of rebel groups in eastern Ukraine and continued occupation of Crimea. Obama extended the national emergency with respect … Continued
Russia coal mine explosion death toll reaches 36
MOSCOW (AA): The death toll from three separate explosions at a coal mine in northern Russia’s Komi Republic has reached 36, Russian authorities said Sunday. According to Russian Ministry of Emergencies, an explosion in the mine also took place during … 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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