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Iran’s VP: Hajj opportunity to promote friendly relations with neighboring countries
Jan 20, 2019 11:21First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri said that Iran is after friendly relations with all neighboring countries, highlighting that Hajj pilgrimage is an opportunity for increasing person-to-person interactions to promote ties with other countries.
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Despite full-throated defense at the time, Kelly backtracks on Trump’s Muslim ban
Dec 31, 2018 05:38Outgoing White House Chief of Staff John Kelly says he was surprised by US President Donald Trump’s so-called Muslim ban despite his full-throated defense in the early days of the administration.
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Malaysian Muslims rally to defend rights amid racial tensions
Dec 08, 2018 11:58Tens of thousands of Muslims have staged a rally in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, calling for the protection of their rights amid growing racial tensions in the multi-ethnic country.
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UK Muslims urge legal protection against Islamophobia
Dec 01, 2018 16:24Muslims in the United Kingdom have called on the government of Prime Minister Theresa May to speed up its efforts to recognize a working definition of Islamophobia as hate attacks against members of the community keeps surging on an unprecedented level across the country.
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In pictures: Muslims celebrate Islamic Unity Week
Nov 26, 2018 04:53Muslims around the world celebrate the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny) during the Islamic Unity Week festivities:
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President Rouhani urges Muslim unity against US, Zionist regime
Nov 24, 2018 05:05President Hassan Rouhani has called on Muslim nations to unite and stand against hostile policies of the US and Zionist regime.
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Iran hosting international conference on Yemen amid Saudi war
Nov 22, 2018 05:02The International Conference on Supporting the Oppressed and Resistant Yemenis has kicked off in the Iranian capital, with dozens of intellectuals and civil rights activists from 35 countries in attendance.
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Australia Muslim leaders boycott meeting with PM Morrison
Nov 21, 2018 10:23Muslim leaders in Australia have boycotted a meeting with Prime Minister Scott Morrison over his recent remarks suggesting that the Muslim community is to blame for terror acts by individual, self-proclaimed Muslims.
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Rohingya still face ‘persecution’ in Myanmar: UN envoy
Nov 07, 2018 11:48The United Nations (UN)’s special envoy to Myanmar has urged Bangladesh to drop plans for a hasty repatriation of hundreds of Rohingya Muslim refugees to their homeland, where they are still facing a “high risk of persecution.”
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Iranians mark Prophet Muhammad’s passing anniversary
Nov 07, 2018 08:37Iranians are holding mourning rituals nationwide to mark the anniversaries of Prophet Muhammad (SAWA)’s passing as well as the martyrdom of his grandson and second infallible successor, Imam Hassan (AS).