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Türkiye rejects attacks on Muslim values in name of freedom: Erdogan
Türkiye

Türkiye rejects attacks on Muslim values in name of freedom: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that if hostility towards Islam is not prevented, perpetrators will become more reckless.
In pictures: Ten famous mosques across Africa
Life

In pictures: Ten famous mosques across Africa

There are countless mosques across Africa. Here are some of the famous ones with fascinating stories behind them.
Extremists burn Quran again outside Egypt, Türkiye embassies in Denmark
World

Extremists burn Quran again outside Egypt, Türkiye embassies in Denmark

The act triggers international outrage and calls for re-evaluation of freedom of speech.
Muslim countries warn Denmark over Quran desecration
World

Muslim countries warn Denmark over Quran desecration

Following the desecration of Quran in Denmark and Sweden Muslim countries are demanding the enactment of laws criminalising such acts.
More outrage as Denmark extremists desecrate Quran
World

More outrage as Denmark extremists desecrate Quran

Members of extremist group Danske Patrioter burn Muslim holy book in front of Iraq's Embassy under police protection in Copenhagen.
Quran burnings show moral decay of the West
Opinion

Quran burnings show moral decay of the West

A one-sided interpretation of freedom of expression have become sacrosanct in some European countries. The so-called proponents of liberalism and secularism use this freedom to trample on the faith of others.
UN adopts resolution condemning Quran burning
World

UN adopts resolution condemning Quran burning

The draft resolution presented by Pakistan was adopted despite opposition from Western countries including the UK and the US
Kuwait to distribute 100,000 Quran copies in Sweden
World

Kuwait to distribute 100,000 Quran copies in Sweden

The decision by the Kuwaiti government comes in the wake of the burning of a copy of the Quran in Sweden which sparked international outrage.
Muslim countries at UN demand action on spate of Quran burning
World

Muslim countries at UN demand action on spate of Quran burning

The Muslim countries led by Pakistan call on states to review their laws and plug gaps that may "impede the prevention and prosecution of acts and advocacy of religious hatred".
Quran burning in Germany condemned
World

Quran burning in Germany condemned

The latest incident in Germany comes as the UN rights council is set to debate on a draft resolution condemning desecration of the Quran following another burning incident in Sweden.
Muslims in Germany face marginalisation, discrimination and hate
World

Muslims in Germany face marginalisation, discrimination and hate

Muslim community in Germany experience marginalisation and discrimination, including hatred and violence, an independent commission assigned by the government finds.
Quran burning in Sweden triggers worldwide condemnation
World

Quran burning in Sweden triggers worldwide condemnation

The desecration of the Quran has been strongly condemned by several countries around the world with Morocco recalling its ambassador to Sweden.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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