50% of Indonesian Kids Victims of Sex Abuse, Group Says

Prosecutors in Jakarta Demand 12-Year Jail Term for Shiite Murderer

Arab World

Amnesty 'Outrage' At Saudi Paralysis Sentence

Egypt students storm office of top al-Azhar cleric

In North Syria, Eating Herbs to Survive

India

Fast track courts likely for cases involving “innocent Muslims”

CBI to honour ISI founding member

Pakistan

Seven killed for ‘honour’ in three districts

Xida Islamic Education College, China seeks assistance for language learning

Mideast Asia

Hamas condemns Fatah students for mock killing of Qatar's emir

North America

Lego axes mosque-like play set after anti-Muslim complaints

Obama Opacity on Afghanistan Seen Risking Strong Taliban

Africa

Ethiopia Persecutes Muslims: HRW

Europe

Greek mosque opens for prayer for first time in 90 years

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Now, Congress MLA likens girls wearing scarfs to terrorists

Arab World

Iraq executes four including Qaeda’s Baghdad chief

Shura Council approves religious slogans in future elections

Pakistan

Taking Hostages, Militants Kill 7 in Pakistan

Are we born here just to become sanitary workers, ask minorities?

North America

Muslim Leads Hope Pope Francis Sparks Interfaith Dialogue

Religious leaders of Christianity, Islam and Judaism come together in Frankfort

Europe

Islam condemns April Fools’ Day

British personnel reveal horrors of secret US base in Baghdad

Mideast Asia

Hamas Mandates Gender Segregation in Gaza Schools For Students 9 and Older

South Asia

Maldives Ministers deny involvement with “international criminals”

Africa

Central Nigeria ethnic violence kills 19, displaces 4,500

Tunisia's Islamist leader backs death penalty

Southeast Asia

Indonesia: A Year 12 Student Kicked Out of School for Getting Married

Indonesian Minister: Christians bring discrimination on themselves

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Saudi Religious Police Lift Ban on Women on Bikes

Iraq Officials Say Attacks Kill Preacher, 6 Others

Africa

Top aide of Libyan PM 'kidnapped'

Pakistan

Islam Zindabad Conference: ‘Fazl ur Rehman is no American agent’

Mideast Asia

Pluto's 'Gate to Hell' Discovered In Turkey

India

Self-radicalized Muslim youths swelling terror groups’ ranks

Beef exports up 44% in 4 years, India is top seller

Nitaqat policy: Kerala seeks six months clemency for NRIs

South Asia

Afghan teenager fatally stabs US soldier

Stabilising Afghanistan: Pakistan has crucial role says Afghan High Peace Council

Sheikh Hasina pledges to punish online insults against Islam

Europe

Muslim headscarf in crosshairs of French government

North America

Boston students become Muslim for a day

South Bend mosque holds blood drive

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Nigerian Army Says Killed 14 Islamist Insurgents In Raid

Mali Tuaregs say nine killed in battle with jihadists

Arab World

Rebels Kill Aleppo Cleric, Parade Body: Watchdog

Brotherhood leader: No prospect of Shia influence on Egypt

India

Now, Home In On Your Ancestors In Pakistan

Five of family die in Jaipur during ritual invoking deity to appear

Mughal-era link to swanky stadium campus in heart of capital

Europe

Algeria Sanctions Imam Union to Stem Salafist Influence

Southeast Asia

Malaysian PM: Muslims should set aside differences for sake of Islam

Is Same-Sex Marriage a Product of the West?

Pakistan

Repeat of Joseph Colony will not be tolerated: Sethi

Blasphemy accused convicted after 12 years

Mideast Asia

Palestinians protest Israelis visiting Al-Aqsa

North America

Guantanamo hunger strikers ready for death, lawyer says

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Treat non-Muslim staff well, says Saudi Grand Mufti

Africa

‘We’ll kill French hostages if Mali battle continues’, Al-Qaeda tweets

Libyans held for 'sex attack' on Britons in Benghazi

India

Pakistan denies asking Afghanistan to snap ties with India

Best consideration for Indians: Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

Pakistan

Pakistan supports India's stand on UN Arms Trade Treaty

Hindus protest after woman converted to Islam in Pakistan

Terrorism biggest threat to elections: Sethi

Forces kill 12 militants in Orakzai Agency

South Asia

The 'Burmese bin Laden' fomenting violence against Myanmar's Muslims

Five killed in Jamaat-police clashes in Bangladesh

NATO air strike kills 2 children, 9 suspected Taliban in Afghanistan

Mideast Asia

Exiled Iranian Satirist Still Mocks Ruling Elites

Europe

Pope's foot-washing final blow for traditionalists

North America

Call for the ‘Prosecution and Execution’ Of Bush, Cheney; Compares To Nazis

‘Jihad Obsession’ Upsets US Muslims

Southeast Asia

Churches hold Easter mass before Indonesian Palace, demand end to their plight

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WUC Condemns Sentences Handed Down to 20 Uyghurs

India

Shia Cleric to Be Hanged In Saudi Arabia, Shias Protest All over the World

Muslim women can’t go for Haj alone: Kerala govt

Arab World

Saudi Senior Cleric: This is “Civil War” not “Jihad” in Syria

95 Asian Detained In Mecca over Un-Islamic Rituals

24 killed as car bombs target Shia mosques in Iraq

A seven-year-old boy takes up arms against Assad

Southeast Asia

Indonesian Anti-Terror Cops Accused of Fuelling Jihad

Obedience to country’s leaders an obligation, Malaysian Muslims told

Africa

Tunisia to investigate video of police 'dragging and assaulting' a woman

Major Sufi shrine in Libya destroyed

Pakistan

Pashto Film Actress Takes a Swipe at the Maulana Fazl ur Rehman

Taliban bomber kills ten in Peshawar, 31 wounded

South Asia

Help Rohingya Muslims to get citizenship rights in Myanmar: OIC

Mideast Asia

Christians flock to Jerusalem on the occasion of Good Friday

Journalist jailed for posting ‘insulting’ image of Abbas

North America

US to provide Maldives with cost-free border control system

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Nigeria: Ethnic Clashes Leave 27 Dead

Arab World

Saudi Prosecutor Demands Death Penalty for Shiite Cleric

Mortar Attack Kills 12 Students in Damascus University: State TV

Syrian opposition opens first embassy in Qatar

India

Centre cleared Liyaqat’s name under policy for rehabilitation

Pakistan

Amazing Somersault: Najam Sethi Vows To Protect Islamic Ideology of Pakistan

ISAF Operation: NATO forces kill 25 Pakistani Taliban

South Asia

Lack of international cooperation could force MDP to militancy: MP

Four children killed in Afghan-coalition operation: police

Mideast Asia

Iran court sentences 6 men to death for rape

Freedom of expression ‘under attack’ in Turkey

Europe

Displaced Somalis abused and raped - Human Rights Watch

Bangladesh on the track to graduate from LDC list: UN chief

Southeast Asia

Proposed New Criminal Law Threatens Indonesia's Unity in Diversity

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52 armed Taliban insurgents killed, 45 wounded and 21 arrested

Bangladesh strike: Shoot at sight orders issued

Africa

At least 120 inmates freed in Nigeria attacks, 25 die

North America

The war on terror: a cause or an effect of American racism?

US professor’s quixotic quest to be Iran president

India

Markandey Katju seeks pardon for Zaibunissa in 1993 Mumbai blasts case

Pakistan

More than 9000 terrorism-linked deaths in KP, FATA since 2008

Three militants killed in attack on check post

Arab World

Qatar proposes $1 billion Arab Fund for Jerusalem

Swedish scientist to head UN Syria chemical weapons probe

Attacks in Iraq kill 5, wound 25 people

Mideast Asia

Little optimism for breakthrough in Thailand’s forgotten jihad

Southeast Asia

Human Rights Watch Demands SBY End Church Demolitions

Europe

UK loses appeal to deport Jordanian preacher Abu Qatada

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Vendor arrested under blasphemy law in Pakistan for burning the pages of Quran

India

Woman asked to Rejoin Husband to Fulfil Her "Marital Obligations" Under the Muslim Law

Kolkata Muslim outfits plan pro- Jamaat-e-Islami Bandh

Arab World

Iraq's Sunni-Shiite Families Fear Renewed Sectarian Violence

Oman grants asylum to Muammar Gaddafi family

Rise in Egypt Sex Assaults Sets off Clash over Blame

North America

US has no favourites in Pakistani political arena

US Steps up War against Syria after Obama’s “Peace” Trip To Israel

South Asia

The culture of flogging in the Maldives: a systematic abuse of human rights

S C Judge asked me to file case against Nasheed, alleges sacked HR Minister

Mideast Asia

Yemen clashes between Al Qaeda, militiamen kill nine

Europe

Human rights groups: UAE trial 'flagrantly unfair'

Africa

Tunisian Jihadists Fighting in Syria

Southeast Asia

Execution and Indonesia’s justice system

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Welfare Party of India demands white paper on Indian Mujahideen

AIMPLB urges Muslims to remain vigilant to challenges of interference in Shariah laws

Pakistani Urdu daily publishes fatwa from Deoband

Pakistan

‘I know India is financing terrorists in Pak’: Pervez Musharraf

Punjab excludes Islamic subjects from Matric book

Hold Musharraf accountable for rights abuses: global watchdog

Over a thousand children start smoking daily in Pakistan: experts

Europe

1,000 Muslims from Europe Are Active As Islamic Jihadists in Syria

Arab World

Grand Mufti of Lebanon files charges over assault on Muslim scholars

Egypt Narcotics Use Reaches ‘Disastrous’ Levels

Syrian National Coalition to be given Syria’s seat at Arab League summit

Africa

127 prisoners escape in Nigerian jail attack: official

Seven die in northern Mali clashes: Military sources

Southeast Asia

Minister Calls on Regional Heads in Crusade against Pornography in Indonesia

South Asia

Buddhist and Muslim Religious leaders urge end to Myanmar communal clashes

Rally to mobilize public support against anti-Muslim campaigns in Sri Lanka

Mideast Asia

Israel, Turkey have 'a thousand reasons' to be friends: Peres

Yemeni scientist develops ‘cloak of invisibility’ in new theory

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Saudi could block Viber, Skype, WhatsApp

Pakistan

Suicide attack kills 17 Pakistani soldiers

Pak E C appoints an 84-year-old retired judge as caretaker PM

I'm not afraid of cowardly threats: Pervez Musharraf

South Asia

46 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan

Death toll rises to 32 in Myanmar religious riots

India

Home ministry likely to order probe on Hizb ul Mujahideen terrorist's arrest

Mideast Asia

Iran denies link to spy cell arrests in Saudi Arabia

Europe

Europe Network Against Racism: Islamophobia widespread across Europe

Africa

Two suspected Islamists killed in Nigeria blast: Police

Islamist rebels attack Mali town Gao

North America

Deal reached on U.S. handover of Afghan prison

Southeast Asia

Unidentified Vandals Damage Advent Church in West Java

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Islam advocates parental guidance during puberty, says Maulana Hadi

Arab World

Maliki's Iraq: Rape, Executions and Torture

Expo on Prophet’s life inaugurated

Five killed in Iraq attacks

Europe

Religious political party members fined for religious activity in Tajikistan

Europe's Islamic radicals will soon land on America's doorstep

South Asia

Lankans counter  ongoing hatred campaign against Muslims

Afghan policeman kills five colleagues

North America

US unblocks $500m for Palestinians

Obama 'very concerned' Syria could become haven for extremists

Dark Knight Killer James Holmes 'is now a Muslim who prays five times a day'

Mideast Asia

Hamas continues to target Salafi jihadists in Gaza

3 killed in attack on Yemen Shiite rebel leader

Africa

‘Too soon to return’ for Malians who fled Islamists

Tunisian architect turned jihadist talks of holy war in Syria

Ansar Al-Shari’a Group Established As Mauritania Ponders Joining Intervention In Mali

Southeast Asia

Gunmen storm Indonesia jail, kill 4 detainees

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Safia, Hannibal, Mohamed and Aisha Gaddafi 'not in Algeria'

Little Hope for the Children Abducted in Mali’s War

Europe

European Shariah students all praise for Saudi hospitality

France, Britain Sound Alarm over Chemical Weapons in Syria

North America

Pope Francis urges dialogue with Muslims, offers olive branch to China

US, Israel concerned about Iran plutonium reactor

HRW asks Libya to stop revenge ‘crimes’ against Tawerghans

Mideast Asia

Palestinians deserve a state: Obama

Obama Urges Young Israelis to Lead the Push for Peace

Arab World

Saudi Arabia Attacked for Contradictory Statements

Saudi Arabia Shia leaders criticise arrests of 16 Shia citizens

Assad vows to "cleanse" Syria of extremists following cleric killing

Pakistan

National religious solidarity conference urges interfaith harmony

4 militants killed in US drone strike in northwest Pakistan

Motorbike bomb in Pakistan kills at least six

South Asia

Death toll rises to 20 in Myanmar religious riots

Police kill Islamist in Bangla mob attack; nation in mourning

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‘Incontrovertible’ Evidence Syria Revolution Now an Al Qaeda Takeover of Country

Lebanon's Catholics fear incursion of Islamic fundamentalism

North America

No abuse of Quran at Guantanamo prison: US general

Obama sceptical of Assad claim on chemical weapons

Obama vows ‘eternal’ defence of Israel on his first ever visit

Pakistan

Clash between Hindus and Sikhs in Pakistan averted

46 Pak Taliban men killed in infighting with rival group

Car bomb blast kills 12 in northwest Pakistan

India

Pass Hindu Shrines Bill in this session: Panun Kashmir to J&K govt

Sikhs to petition Pakistan, India PMs for visa-free corridor to place of Nanak’s death

South Asia

Bangladesh in Mourning after President's Death

An absolute religious harmony under threat in Bangladesh

Mideast Asia

Obama to face Palestinian dismay on West Bank trip

Europe

Associations denounce breadth of anti-Muslim racism

Africa

Mali soldier killed in first Timbuktu suicide bombing

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Man writes Talaq on Facebook Wall, Qazi says Talaq not valid

Unfamiliar with the term Fidayeen, the Imam denounced terrorist attacks as un-Islamic

Europe

Reverend: "Secular India taught me to look at every religion with equal respect

Southeast Asia

Shariah Police Head in Aceh Tests Positive for Drug Use after Car Accident

Pakistan

At least 33 militants killed in Khyber’s Tirah valley

Pakistan hopes for Buddhist tourism boost

War on terror will go on, says military

South Asia

Bangladesh president Mohammad Zillur Rahman dies in Singapore

How the Taliban wins over Afghans without firing a shot

Mideast Asia

Hate graffiti sprayed on Jewish homes in Tel Aviv

Africa

'Al Qaeda in Africa says beheads French hostage'

Arab World

18, including 16 Saudis, arrested for espionage against the Kingdom

Lebanon sectarian wave: Four Sunni Scholars thrashed

UAE jailed radicals formed 'state within state'

North America

US has now an ally in India says lawmaker

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