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Most British people say they ‘will never forgive’ Tony Blair

More than half the public say they can "never forgive" Tony Blair for embroiling the UK in the war in Iraq. More

Most British people say they ‘will never forgive’ Tony Blair

Non Political News

All scientific papers to be free by 2020 under EU proposals

All publicly funded scientific papers published in Europe could be made free to access by 2020, under a “life-changing” reform ordered by the European Union’s science chief, Carlos Moedas. More

All scientific papers to be free by 2020 under EU proposals

World News

Paris lightning strikes leave several children injured

Officials say at least 11 hurt as thunderstorm engulfs French capital and electricity hits tree where children sheltering on way home from party More

Paris lightning strikes leave several children injured

World News

BBC Arabic reporter resigns over “biased” Syria coverage

A Syrian BBC journalist has resigned after eight years over claims of “biased” reporting by the British media outlet towards her home country. More

BBC Arabic reporter resigns over “biased” Syria coverage

Muslim Minority

Government launches investigation into Sharia law

The Home Secretary Theresa May has launched an “independent review” into the application of Sharia Law in England and Wales. More

Government launches investigation into Sharia law

World News

Slovak PM says “Islam has no place” in his country

Speaking about migration, Robert Fico told Slovakian news agency TASR: “When I say something now, maybe it will seem strange, but I’m sorry, Islam has no place in Slovakia. I think it is the duty of politicians to talk about these things very clearly and openly. I do not wish there were tens of thousands of Muslims.” More

Slovak PM says “Islam has no place” in his country

World News

What British Muslims really think

Channel 4’s controversial “What British Muslims Really Think” documentary will not be investigated by Ofcom despite more than 200 complaints. More

What British Muslims really think

Muslim Minority

Non-Muslims experience beauty of Islam at East London Mosque

Khadiza Shahid spoke to non-Muslims who visited East London Mosque on Sunday as part of Visit My Mosque Day. They told her that the experience changed their perceptions about Muslims and helped break down barriers between communities. More

Non-Muslims experience beauty of Islam at East London Mosque

World News

Bolivia declares Israel as a “terrorist state”

Bolivia’s President Evo Morales declared Israel a “terrorist state” because of its ongoing offensive in Gaza. More

Bolivia declares Israel as a “terrorist state”

Muslim Minority

Danish school bans niqab

An educational centre in Copenhagen has told six Muslim students they can no longer attend classes unless they remove their niqabs. More

Danish school bans niqab

Islamic World

Finding cause of EgyptAir crash may take long time

"Investigations may take a long time; as soon as the results are available, they will be announced to the public," al-Sisi said at a Sunday press conference broadcast by Egyptian state television. More

Finding cause of EgyptAir crash may take long time

World News

Far-right crimes jump 35 percent in Germany

The number of crimes committed by far-right activists in Germany has sharply increased to reach the highest level since 2001, the country’s Interior Ministry said on Monday. More

Far-right crimes jump 35 percent in Germany