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India enacts citizenship law criticised as ‘discriminatory’ to Muslims
Citizenship amendment act grants Indian nationality to refugees who are Hindu, Christian, Parsi, Jain or Buddhist,...
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Survivors of UK terror attacks warn: ‘Don’t equate Muslims with extremists’
Open letter signed by families of victims including Manchester Arena bombing says debate ‘must not play...
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‘Waiting for the storm’: Israelis and Palestinians fear difficult week as Ramadan starts
Key site is al-Aqsa mosque on what Jews call the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Peaceful access...
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Tuesday briefing: Behind the Conservative party’s failure to address Islamophobia
In today’s newsletter: As suspended backbencher Lee Anderson launches a fresh attack, a former Tory MEP...
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Africa’s largest mosque inaugurated in Algeria after years of delays
Prayer room of Great Mosque of Algiers, beset by political wrangling and cost overruns, accommodates 120,000...
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Hindu nationalists go to court over lion named after Muslim emperor in India
Controversy in West Bengal centres around Akbar and Sita, named for a Hindu deity, being placed...
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Hindus can worship in contested mosque, Indian court rules
Fears decision on Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi could increase religious tensions and inspire more claimsAn Indian...
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Elderly Uyghur women imprisoned in China for decades-old religious ‘crimes’, leaked files reveal
Hundreds of women sentenced for practices such as studying the Qur’an, dating back as far back...
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Saudi Arabia to allow first alcohol sales in 72 years, dividing opinion
Shop will be open only to non-Muslim diplomats – but some fear it is first step...
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Government offices in EU can ban wearing of religious symbols, court rules
Decision made in case of Muslim employee in Belgium states that restrictions must be applied equallyGovernment...