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Muslim-American opinions on abortion are complex. What does Islam actually say?

Since the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to an abortion, many Muslims Americans have been turning to their faith to try to figure out: What does Islam say about the issue?

WEKU

I proudly wear a hijab. Forget the stereotypes – it’s a sign of style and strength

Today’s Muslim women have revolutionised the narrative of the hijab, says writer Rabina Khan

The Guardian - UK

A timeline of papal visits to Africa: From Paul VI to Francis

As Pope Francis visits the DRC and South Sudan, we take a look at previous papal voyages to the continent.

Al Jazeera

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NYC Council members clash over plan to name Harlem block for Muslim leader Elijah Muhammad

NEW YORK — Members of the New York City Council clashed Tuesday over a proposal to name a Harlem block in honor of Elijah Muhammad, the controversial late leader of the Nation of Islam.

Tribune News Service

Were students of a UP college forced to take off the burqa? Here’s what we found

A newly-enforced uniform at a government college in UP’s Moradabad is in the eye of a storm after protests by the Samajwadi Party’s youth wing and media reportage alleging that students wearing the burqa were not allowed to enter the institute. Amid allegations that the move stripped Muslim women students…

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Indonesian Muslims protest Quran burning in Sweden

Hundreds of Indonesian Muslims have marched to the heavily guarded Swedish Embassy in Jakarta to denounce the recent desecration of Islam’s holy book by far-right activists in Sweden and the Netherlands

The Independent UK

Rashtriya Muslim Manch Welcomes Renaming Of Mughal Garden As 'Amrit Udyan'

Welcoming President Droupadi Murmu's move to rename all the gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi including Mughal Garden as 'Amrit Udyan', Muslim Rashtriya Manch, a Muslim wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday said that the new name symbolises 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Quran burned in front of Denmark mosque, Turkish embassy

Turkey summons Danish ambassador after a far-right politician burns the Muslim holy book near a Copenhagen mosque.

Al Jazeera

Burning of Qur’an in Stockholm funded by journalist with Kremlin ties

Permit for demonstration at which anti-Islam provocateur burned Muslim holy book was paid for by far-right journalist linked to Moscow-backed media

The Guardian - UK

Rightwing Spanish leaders under fire over anti-Islam comments after attack on churches

Politicians accused of stigmatising Muslims and migrants after man with machete entered two churches in Algeciras

The Guardian - UK

Human Rights Watch urges Morocco not to extradite Saudi Shi'ite

A human rights watchdog called on Morocco on Friday not to extradite a Shi'ite Muslim to his homeland of Saudi Arabia, citing fears he could face torture and an unfair trial there.

Reuters

Amira Elghawaby appointed as Canada’s first anti-Islamophobia advisor

Her appointment is being hailed as ‘historic moment for Muslims in Canada’

The Independent UK

Why Indian students are defying a ban on a BBC program examining Narendra Modi's past

The Indian government is trying to stop people watching a BBC programme which looks at the troubled relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India's Muslims.

ABC News

Canada appoints first representative to fight Islamophobia

Advocacy group welcomes appointment of Amira Elghawaby to advisory role as ‘historic moment for Muslims in Canada’.

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Robin Abcarian: Two universities that tried to squelch academic freedom have backtracked. Here's hoping that's a trend

I thought my mind was playing tricks on me when I first read that Kenneth Roth, who led Human Rights Watch for three decades, had been disinvited to a fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School's Carr Center for Human Rights.

The Independent UK

Top UN woman urges Muslims: Move Taliban into 21st century

The highest-ranking woman at the United Nations says she used everything in her “toolbox” during meetings with Taliban ministers to try to reverse their crackdown on Afghan women and girls

The Independent UK

Faculty calls on embattled Minnesota college head to resign

The faculty at a Minnesota college is calling for its president to resign for her handling of a Muslim student's objection to a depiction of the Prophet Muhammad being shown in an ancient art course

WEKU

India's government scrambles to block a film about Modi's role in anti-Muslim riots

The BBC documentary interviews journalists, activists and victims of the 2002 unrest, which left more than 1,000 people dead. They say the prime minister, then a regional leader, looked the other way.

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The Guardian - UK

‘I buckled when I saw her remains’ – the biopic about ‘Europe’s first female suicide bomber’

After repeating ‘fake news’ about Hasna Aït Boulahcen’s role in the Paris attacks, Dina Amer switched from journalism to directing – to uncover deeper truths about this tragic misfit

The Independent UK

BBC film on India's PM Modi, 2002 riots draws government ire

Days after India banned a BBC documentary that examines Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role during 2002 anti-Muslim riots, authorities are scrambling to halt screenings of the film in colleges and universities and restricting its clips on social media

Al Jazeera

Why Modi doesn’t want India to watch BBC film on Gujarat carnage

India has used emergency powers to block airing of the documentary that questions the India PM’s role in the 2002 riots.

Reason

Hamline Faculty Vote 71-12 to Ask University President to Step Down Over Muhammad Painting Firing Controversy

[UPDATE: Full faculty statement added.]

Foreign Policy

Why India Banned the BBC’s Modi Documentary

The program revisits a dark episode for the prime minister. New Delhi’s move has only brought more attention to it.

Al Jazeera

UN body condemns Quran burning in Sweden

Alliance of Civilizations and several Muslim-majority countries denounce stunt by Danish far-right party leader.

Irish Mirror

Irish Muslim leader defends Tommy Tiernan in racism row and says it's unfair 'he's being cancelled'

Dr Umar Al-Qadri, who took a potentially "controversial" joke from Tommy with a light heart, has defended him

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