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New York City mosques get extra protection during Ramadan

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The New York Police Department will increase foot patrols at mosques during Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting that begins in August, amid a rise this year in the number of hate crimes against Muslims.

Govt mulls reservation for Muslims through OBC route

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Government is actively considering reservation for Muslims through the Other Backward Castes (OBC) route, Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said.

Britain to launch two new Afghan war investigations

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Two new inquiries will examine Britain�s role in the Afghanistan war, a parliamentary body said on Wednesday after leaked U.S. military documents cast a new light on civilian casualties.

Afghan women lose trust in US forces

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A prominent women’s rights activist has says the US-led forces are responsible for a surge in violence against women in northern Afghanistan.

‘No survivors in Pakistan plane crash’

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There is no sign of survivors from a passenger plane that crashed into the Margalla hill near the Pakistani capital, rescuer workers say.

100-year-old Woman Wins Top Rank in Quran Competition

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A 100-year-old woman came first in a Quran memorization contest in Southern Saudi Arabia, Okaz Daily reported.

The Saudi Terror Problem on the Rise Since September 11

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The Institute for Gulf Affairs in Washington released a report revealing the role of Saudi government of financing and supporting the terrorism in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries around the world .

Sri Lanka: Islamic finance must attract non-Muslims

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Islamic banks and finance institutions have recorded a huge growth in the last couple of years. The stakeholders interest has also increased.

African Top Shia Cleric Speaks on Occultation During Mid Shaban Celebration

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The Shia Islamic Movement in Nigeria under the Leadership of Sheikh Sayyed Ibraheem Zakzaky celebrated the Birthday anniversary of the awaited Savoiur of humanity Imam Al-Mahdi(AJ) at Fudiyyah Islamic Center (F.I.C) Zaria.

6 Martyred, 30 Injured in Rocket Attack in Holy Karbala

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At least six people have been killed and dozens more wounded in a suicide attack in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala.