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16th May, 2013
Polish exports of meat for Jews, Muslims in limbo
Polish made millions each year exporting halal and kosher meat, but that is not of concern to the animal activists.
Polish made millions each year exporting halal and kosher meat, but that is not of concern to the animal activists.
5th April, 2013
Myanmar Muslims kill eight Buddhists in Indonesian centre
Last month's communal violence in Myanmar has left more than 1,300 homes and other buildings destroyed.
Last month's communal violence in Myanmar has left more than 1,300 homes and other buildings destroyed.
5th April, 2013
Punishment urged for making false blasphemy allegation
Discussing the Badami Bagh incident in Lahore, the Senate Standing Committee on National Harmony recommended stern punishment for people involved in making false blasphemy accusations.
Discussing the Badami Bagh incident in Lahore, the Senate Standing Committee on National Harmony recommended stern punishment for people involved in making false blasphemy accusations.
29th March, 2013
Sri Lanka boosts security after anti-Muslim attack
Hundreds of rampaging Buddhist hardliners torched a Muslim-owned business in the latest in a series of mob attacks in Sri lanka.
Hundreds of rampaging Buddhist hardliners torched a Muslim-owned business in the latest in a series of mob attacks in Sri lanka.
28th March, 2013
Three soldiers killed in attack in southern Thailand
Suspected militants have killed three soldiers in a roadside attack in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south.
Suspected militants have killed three soldiers in a roadside attack in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south.
18th March, 2013
Muneeb says blasphemy accused should be tried by FSC
Religious scholars belonging to the Sunni school of thought have proposed that accused in blasphemy cases should be tried by the Federal Shariat Court.
Religious scholars belonging to the Sunni school of thought have proposed that accused in blasphemy cases should be tried by the Federal Shariat Court.
12th March, 2013
Sawan’s sister seeks justice
The sister of the man accused of blasphemy in the Badami Bagh area of the city has called upon the SC as well as the govt to provide her family justice.
The sister of the man accused of blasphemy in the Badami Bagh area of the city has called upon the SC as well as the govt to provide her family justice.
19th October, 2012
France: studying to become an Imam
European Institute of Social Sciences (Institut Europeen des Sciences Humaines, IESH) in central France was inaugurated in 1992. It trains French Muslims to become professional…
European Institute of Social Sciences (Institut Europeen des Sciences Humaines, IESH) in central France was inaugurated in 1992. It trains French Muslims to become professional…
24th September, 2012
Shrines and temples of Dharki
Dharki, a city located in the Ghotki District of upper Sindh is home to a sizable Muslim community, as well as a Hindu minority. The…
Dharki, a city located in the Ghotki District of upper Sindh is home to a sizable Muslim community, as well as a Hindu minority. The…
13th September, 2012
Blasphemous filmmaker goes into hiding
NEW YORK: An Israeli filmmaker based in California, who made a film belittling Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that has ignited riots in the Middle East and led to the death of the US ambassador in
NEW YORK: An Israeli filmmaker based in California, who made a film belittling Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that has ignited riots in the Middle East and led to the death of the US ambassador in
12th September, 2012
Pakistan condemns anti-Islam film, killing of US envoy
“Such abominable actions, synchronised with commemoration of atrocious events like 9/11, provoke hatred, discord and enmity within societies and between peoples of various faiths,” said the foreign ministry.
“Such abominable actions, synchronised with commemoration of atrocious events like 9/11, provoke hatred, discord and enmity within societies and between peoples of various faiths,” said the foreign ministry.
12th September, 2012
Afghanistan bans YouTube over anti-Islam film: ministry
The Afghan government banned YouTube from the country to prevent people from watching an anti-Islam film which sparked a riot in Libya.
The Afghan government banned YouTube from the country to prevent people from watching an anti-Islam film which sparked a riot in Libya.
11th September, 2012
US Ambassador killed in Libya mission
Ambassador to Libya, J Christopher Stevens, and three officials were killed when a mob attacked the US consulate over a film deemed religiously offensive.
Ambassador to Libya, J Christopher Stevens, and three officials were killed when a mob attacked the US consulate over a film deemed religiously offensive.
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12th July, 2012
Stories of faith and devotion
My childhood memories of a more tolerant Pakistan in the 1970s seem squarely alien to the Pakistan I live in today, writes NFP.
My childhood memories of a more tolerant Pakistan in the 1970s seem squarely alien to the Pakistan I live in today, writes NFP.
10th June, 2012
Hasidic Jew fired from NYPD over beard length
Like observant Muslim and Sikh officers, Hasidic officers are allowed to keep their beards for religious reasons but must keep them trimmed.
Like observant Muslim and Sikh officers, Hasidic officers are allowed to keep their beards for religious reasons but must keep them trimmed.
5th May, 2012
Muslim woman wins $5 mln verdict from AT&T for discrimination
Revert Muslim Susann Bashir said an offensive and discriminatory conduct by her supervisors began when she converted to Islam in 2005
Revert Muslim Susann Bashir said an offensive and discriminatory conduct by her supervisors began when she converted to Islam in 2005
27th December, 2011
The world in pictures
Photos from around the world, each highlighting a different story in that part of the globe. -Photos by agencies…
Photos from around the world, each highlighting a different story in that part of the globe. -Photos by agencies…
15th December, 2011
Looking back at 2011
A compilation of striking photos of the year 2011 by AFP.…
A compilation of striking photos of the year 2011 by AFP.…
1st December, 2011
2011: Top Shots 4
This gallery comprises iconic photographs from different parts of the world compiled by Reuters.…
This gallery comprises iconic photographs from different parts of the world compiled by Reuters.…
21st October, 2011
Muslim rebels kill 6 more in Philippines
MANILA: Philippine police says Muslim rebels have killed three soldiers and three police officers in separate attacks in a southern province just days after 19…
MANILA: Philippine police says Muslim rebels have killed three soldiers and three police officers in separate attacks in a southern province just days after 19…
