Muslim Minorities

Brazil Muslims support open probe into terror suspects

Brazil’s Muslim community on Friday voiced support for an open investigation into suspected terrorists who officials say were planning attacks…

10 years ago

Kashmir on tenterhooks as police brace for protests

With at least 30 civilians killed and dozens seriously wounded in firing by India's armed forces, this disputed Himalayan region…

10 years ago

Orlando shooting: Obama slams Trump’s Muslim ban call

US President Barack Obama has called the debate surrounding "radical Islam" a political distraction, stressing that calls for tougher talk…

10 years ago

China bans Ramadan for Uyghurs in Xinjiang

Chinese officials have restricted civil servants, students and children in a mainly Muslim region from fasting during Ramadan, government websites…

10 years ago

British Muslim Sadiq Khan wins London mayor vote

The British Labour party's Sadiq Khan has been elected as London mayor by comfortably outrunning of his nearest rival. (more…)

10 years ago

Danish centre bans Muslim covering for students

A Danish adult education centre has banned the wearing of the niqab covering for Muslim females. (more…)

10 years ago

Far-right German party adopts anti-Islam policy

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) adopted a controversial party program Sunday that called for banning Islamic symbols and restricting…

10 years ago

UK Muslim preacher slams Cameron’s ‘racist’ views

A London-based Muslim preacher has demanded a formal apology from the British premier for labeling him a ISIL supporter in…

10 years ago

Europe intolerant towards Muslim politicians

Smear campaigns targeting Muslim politicians across Europe, which have seen many forced to quit, highlight an attitude of intolerance toward…

10 years ago

Swiss anger at Muslim boys over female handshake snub

Switzerland has suspended the citizenship process for the family of two teenage Syrian brothers after the boys' refusal to shake…

10 years ago