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Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks
Tens of thousands of minority Hindus have rallied to demand that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from a wave of attacks and harassment and to drop sedition cases ...World - ABC News - November 2 -
How Marigolds Became Central to Hindu Rituals in India
Originating in North America, the blossoms have become central to Hindu rituals in India.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
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Narendra Modi condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada as tensions rise
Indian prime minister blames Sikh activists for clash in Brampton over which three people have been arrested. India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has condemned a “deliberate attack” on a Hindu ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Muslim footballer stopped from playing in joggers
Ismail Iqra was told by a London grassroots football team she could not play unless she wore shorts.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
‘Cow Vigilantes’ in India Are Attacking Muslims and Posting It on Instagram
Instagram has become a key avenue for Hindu nationalist “cow vigilantes” to share their violent exploits with a wider audience, and even raise money.Tech - Wired - 2 days ago -
Demonstration outside Canadian Hindu temple broken up after police spotted weapons
A Hindu temple near Toronto where violence erupted over the weekend was the site of another demonstration Monday night that police broke upWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
AP PHOTOS: Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flock to rivers for prayers to the sun god
Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week. In Noida, on the outskirts of the capital ...World - ABC News - November 8 -
‘What’s happening in Canada?’: clashes between Hindus and Sikhs spark fears of growing divisions
Misinformation drives tensions in Ontario’s south Asian community amid rise of Hindu nationalism. The Hindu Sabha Mandir temple in the Canadian city of Brampton lies beside a busy road in a suburb ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
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Muslims in Europe experiencing ‘worrying surge’ in racism, survey finds
‘Dehumanising rhetoric’ blamed as almost half of respondents say they recently suffered discrimination. Muslims across Europe are grappling with a “worrying surge” of racism that is being fuelled ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Trump lashes out at Cheney, calls her a ‘Muslim-hating warmonger’
Former President Trump lashed out at prominent critic former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), calling her a “Muslim-hating warmonger” during a campaign event in Michigan on Saturday. “Kamala is ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Michelle Obama makes fiery abortion pitch as Trump courts Muslim vote
In an impassioned speech, Michelle Obama said the election was "too close" with 10 days left until election day.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Michelle Obama rallies with Harris, Trump courts Muslim voters
Former first lady Michelle Obama hit the campaign trail for the first time since the Democratic National Convention to make the case for Vice President Harris. Former President Trump campaigned in ...Politics - NBC News - October 27 -
Michigan Republican: Trump ‘has got a tremendous support from the Muslim community’
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) said on Sunday the Muslim community in Michigan trusts former President Trump over Vice President Harris to guide Middle East policy. “For the people of the state of ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
A Thai court drops a case over the deaths of Muslim protesters in 2004
A court in southern Thailand has dropped a case against former state security personnel and officials over the deaths of 85 Muslim protesters in 2004, saying none of the suspects had been apprehendedWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
CNN bans conservative writer after 'beeper' comment to Muslim commentator
A prime-time CNN discussion that went off the rails led to a conservative writer being thrown off the air and banned from the networkEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
FA apologises to female Muslim footballer over tracksuit bottoms ban
Iqra Ismail, who does not wear shorts for religious reasons, was prevented from entering field of play during game. The Football Association has apologised to a Muslim footballer after she was ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Trump courts Arab and Muslim support, with Harris criticized for 'not engaging'
Former President Trump and his surrogates in the Arab and Muslim communitiesare doubling down on their efforts to win over the traditionally Democratic constituency amid widespread anger over the ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Swedish court sentences far-right politician for insulting Muslims
A Swedish court sentenced a far-right politician to four months in jail for two counts of “incitement against an ethnic group” after making hateful comments at political rallies two years agoWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
Muslim voters once abandoned the GOP. Now they may leave the Democrats.
Arab and Muslim voters moved away from the Democratic Party this year in ways that led some community leaders to warn of a lasting shift from a voting bloc that has been reliably Democratic for two ...Politics - NBC News - November 10 -
Iran and Trump Are Front of Mind at Muslim Summit in Saudi Arabia
Leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world were in Riyadh for a meeting officially convened to discuss the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon.World - The New York Times - November 11 -
India’s Top Court Bans ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Often Used Against Muslims
The tactic, in which state governments raze the homes and businesses of people as acts of retribution, has been on the rise in recent years.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
India court warns against "bulldozer justice" allegedly targeting Muslims
India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Minnesota entrepreneurs create disposable hijabs for Muslim healthcare workers
Respiratory therapists Firaoli Adam and Yasmin Samatar are the co-founders of Mawadda. They are breaking barriers by designing disposable, hygienic hijabs that make personal protective equipment ...Top stories - CBS News - 8 hours ago -
The problem with the term ‘global majority’
Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futileWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Republicans capture Senate majority
Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
The silent majority rises
America was becoming polarized, and Republicans were able time and again to call upon their silent majority to deliver them victory.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Michelle Obama introduces Kamala Harris at Michigan rally; across state, Trump joined by Arab and Muslim leaders – as it happened
Obama urges crowd to ‘turn the page on the ugliness’ as Michigan voters pledge support for Trump because ‘he promised to end war’. This blog is now closed.. At his rally in Novi, Donald Trump was ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
CNN bans conservative guest for telling Muslim journalist 'I hope your beeper doesn't go off'
CNN has banned Ryan Girdusky from appearing on the network again after he told Mehdi Hasan "I hope your beeper doesn't go off," an apparent reference to the spate of exploding pagers in Lebanon ...Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
New York woman charged with pepper-spraying Muslim Uber driver as he prayed
A New York woman has been charged with assault as a hate crime after she allegedly pepper-sprayed her Muslim Uber driver as he praying at a red light, prosecutors said Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Woman who allegedly pepper-sprayed Muslim Uber driver while he was praying charged with hate crime
A New York woman who allegedly pepper-sprayed a Muslim Uber driver while he was praying was hit with hate crime charges, according to officials. Jennifer Guilbeault, 23, was indicted Monday in the ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?
With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
AstraZeneca embarks on major US expansion
UK’s largest drugmaker to invest $3.5bn by end of 2026 as it targets doubling of revenuesBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Thune elected Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages
Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.Top stories - BBC News - October 23
