German interior minister calls for curbs on Burka
The German Interior Minister, Thomas de Maiziere, has called for a partial ban on the burka, a day after saying a full ban might not…
Muslims
Enslaved in Libya: One woman’s extraordinary escape from Islamic State
Islamic State fighters in Libya have abducted at least 540 refugees in six separate ambushes over the past 18 months. Many of the women captives…
Muslim New Yorkers demand justice for murdered imam
Days after a 55-year-old imam and his assistant were shot dead in New York, the city’s Muslim community has voiced concern over Islamophobia and insisted…
UAE Holidays: 5-day Eid Al Adha break likely for private sector
Eid Al Adha is less than a month away and residents are looking forward to planning their vacations. Here is the holiday guide that you…
Trump: Obama ‘is the founder of ISIS’
White House hopeful accuses Hillary Clinton of also bearing blame for foundation of ISIL, which was formed in Iraq. Donald Trump accused President Barack Obama…
ISIS Starts to Use Kittens for Recruiting New Members
The terrorist organization Islamic State (ISIS) expands the arsenal of methods of recruitment of new adherents, the Muslimpress information website reported on Wednesday. Due to…
This is what happened at the Liverpool Arab Arts Festival’s family day
The festival is growing in popularity and stature while hoping to inspire more Arab cultural events throughout the world Liverpool was the first city in…
Syria’s al-Nusra Front Officially “Splits” From al-Qaeda
Abu Mohamed al-Golani says creation of Levantine Conquest Front aims to ‘close gap’ between Syria’s fighting factions Nusra Front leader Abu Mohamed al-Golani confirmed late…
How can there be guardianship over women in a modern Saudi Arabia?
So much has happened over the past 10 days: a terrorist attack in France on Bastille Day, a failed Turkish coup, Donald Trump officially become…
Egyptian court to review appeals by former president Morsi
Judges to consider appeals in October against two sentences, including one death sentence, for former Egyptian president An Egyptian court will begin examining two appeals…