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UK repeats US condemnation of new Israeli settlement
12-03-2010
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has followed the example of US Vice President Joe Biden in denouncing in the strongest diplomatic language new Israeli plans to build more illegal settlements in East Jerusalem.
Thirty die in renewed Mogadishu fighting
12-03-2010
30 people were killed and 83 others wounded as the fierce fighting continues between Somali government forces backed by African Union peacekeeping troops and insurgent fighters in Mogadishu.
Germany: Turkish terror suspects go on trial in Germany
12-03-2010
The trial of three alleged members of the left-wing Turkish terrorist group DHKP-C began in Dusseldorf.
Pakistan: Panic in Karachi after murder of religious scholar
12-03-2010
Panic gripped the city when a senior cleric of a religious organisation, his son and two associates were gunned down.
Palestine: Resident wounded In Israeli air strike in Khan Younis
12-03-2010
a resident was wounded when the Israeli Air Force fired missiles at a factory in Al Qarara, north of Khan Younis.
Latest Press Release
March 02, 2010
TENTH ‘The Muslim News Awards for Excellence’ shortlist published
For the tenth year, The Muslim News Awards for Excellence will showcase both Muslim and non-Muslim achievements in the British society.
Top Stories from the Newspaper
Editorial - Remembering Blair’s legacy
Issue 250 - February 26, 2010
Tony Blair’s evidence session to the Iraq inquiry came and went. After nearly six hours of questioning, the former prime minister emerged largely unscathed. There was not the slightest indication of any regret or remorse for either contriving the case for war on dubious grounds or failing to prepare for the disastrous aftermath.
Editorial - Torturous collusions
Issue 250 - February 26, 2010
Immediately after coming to power, US President, Barack Obama, banned the torture of terrorist suspects and ordered an end to “extraordinary rendition” - the practice of transferring kidnapped suspects to secret CIA “black site” jails overseas.
Muslim schools surpass national GCSE averages
Issue 250 - February 26, 2010
Last year Muslim faith schools surpassed national averages in modern foreign languages and 5+ A* - C GCSE percentage indicators. For the last three years, one of the Muslim schools has been recognised by the Government as one of the top 100 highest achieving schools in the country.
Swiss court upholds basketball hijab ban
Issue 250 - February 26, 2010
A Swiss basketball player has failed in her bid to have a court overturn a hijab ban when she plays in league games.
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