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Germany plans a partial ban on the veil

The CDU proposals stop short of an outright ban and must be adopted by the government before they can become law. They have divided Angela Merkel's governing coalition.

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FGM provokes fierce debate in Dagestan

A report about female genital mutilation (FGM) has sparked a fierce debate in the North Caucasus. Some clerics in Dagestan have defended the practice.

France

Three facing court over Corsica beach scuffles

Three people – described as of ‘North African’ origin – are facing court after scuffles in Corsica, which left five people injured.

Germany

Refugees did not bring terrorism to Germany - Merkel

The German Chancellor says Islam is and will be part of German culture as long as it is practised in a way that respects the country's constitution.

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France

French PM backs controversial burkini beach bans

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has thrown his support behind controversial burkini beach bans.

France

Beach bans on the burkini in France sparks widespread debate

You might think at first sight that the bikini does not respect correctness and morality as stated in a bylaw in the popular Mediterranean resort of Cannes.

USA

Charges after shooting of New York imam and his assistant

A 35-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of a imam and his assistant at the weekend.

France

Corsican town bans the burkini

It comes after violent clashes on Saturday night between what are described as local youths and people of north-african origin. Five people were injured.

USA

New York Muslims accuse Trump for stoking Islamophobia over imam's death

Residents of Queens in New York gathered at the mosque where just hours earlier an imam and his assistant were shot dead.

France

Controversy in Cannes - burkinis banned on beach

Burkinis have been barred on the beach in Cannes, in a move the local mayor says is aimed at preventing public disorder.

USA

Trump says Gulf states will pay for Syrian war

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has laid out some more controversial foreign policy, including the Gulf states paying for air and ground safe zones in Syria.

France

France: Islamic Funding Reform

The organization and financing of the Muslim faith in France, has come under fire from politicians after the succession of jihadist attacks in recent months.

USA

Republicans and families of war dead slam Trumps attacks on Muslim family

Donald Trump is coming under further fire for his attacks on a Muslim couple whose son was killed in service in Iraq.

World News

The difference between Shi’a and Sunni explained

With Arab world conflicts so often making headlines, the terms Shia and Sunni – the two main branches of Islam – are now familiar to many non-Muslims following world news, even if the characteristics

France

Muslims attend Sunday Mass after terror killing of French priest

Many Muslims attended church in France this Sunday to show compassion for slain priest, Father Jacques Hamel, and solidarity with their Catholic compatriots.

USA

Trump insults killed Muslim soldier's parents

Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy, and this weekend the Republican candidate for President of the United States has outraged many by insulting the mother of a Muslim-American soldier, killed

France

Muslims across France attend Sunday Mass in wake of Normandy church attack

Muslims across France are attending Mass services this Sunday in a further show of solidarity five days after a deadly ISIL-claimed attack on a Catholic church in…

France

Normandy mosque in mourning: Muslims pay tribute to slain priest

Hundreds gathered at Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray’s Yahia Mosque, including three Catholic priests, for a minute’s silence to honour slain priest Jacques Hamel.

France

Unity, Security, Solidarity: religious leaders meet French president after Normandy church attack

Religious leaders in France called for unity and solidarity after meeting with President Francois Hollande.

Hungary

Hungary, xenophobia and feeding the fears of terrorism

Hungary is one of the most xenophobic countries in Europe according to a poll by the Pew Research Centre.