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The Aga Khan IV, Wealthy Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88
At the age of 20, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini inherited the reins of a Shia Muslim lineage and used his entrepreneurship to become one of the world’s richest hereditary rulers.The New York Times - 3h -
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88
Considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, the Aga Khan was a business magnate and philanthropist.CBS News - 4h -
The Aga Khan IV, Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88
At the age of 20, he inherited the reins of a Shia Muslim lineage and used his entrepreneurship to become one of the world’s wealthiest hereditary rulers.The New York Times - 5h -
Thousands of followers of a Sufi Muslim brotherhood celebrate a sacred date in Senegal
Prayers and melodic chants reverberated across Dakar’s Yoff neighborhood as thousands of followers from the Layene brotherhood commemorated the first public appearance of their founder Seydina ...ABC News - 3d -
Tens of thousands of Muslims attend annual Biswa Ijtema event in Bangladesh
Tens of thousands of people have gathered on a riverbank near Bangladesh’s capital to listen to sermons by Islamic scholars at the Biswa Ijtema or global congregation of Muslim devoteesABC News - 4d -
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We fought back against Trump’s Muslim ban. We'll fight his mass deportations, too.
The Trump administration wants us to feel hopeless, but we are not. When we stand together to defend our shared values, we can stop the backslide, and in the process start building a country where ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Pennsylvania teacher accused of calling Muslim student a 'terrorist' is put on leave
A Pennsylvania middle school teacher has been placed on administrative leave, accused of calling a Muslim seventh grader a “terrorist.”NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Outgoing Muslim Council leader criticises lack of government contact
Zara Mohammed tells BBC the difficulties she faced as she ends her time as Muslim Council of Britain leader.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
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Fan dies after medical emergency at Fratton Park
Players were taken off the pitch at Portsmouth to allow the fan to be treated.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Acting legend Dame Joan Plowright dies at 95
She was one of Britain's most acclaimed stage and screen stars and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Longtime baseball announcer Bob Uecker dies at 90
Bob Uecker, longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster known as "Mr. Baseball," died at the age of 90. Born and raised in Milwaukee, he spent six seasons as a catcher in the MLB. He later went on to ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
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Acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch dies at 78
The filmmaker, artist and composer was known for his signature surrealist aesthetic.ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Famed director David Lynch dies at 78
David Lynch, one of the most influential directors of our time who gained fame for such films as "Mulholland Drive" and "Eraserhead" and the television series "Twin Peaks," has died at age 78. NBC ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Beloved Brewers broadcaster Uecker dies at 90
Longtime Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker has died at the age of 90, the team announced Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Iconic Filmmaker David Lynch Dies at 78
David Lynch was an inspiring artist in the medium of film.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Nebraska fan Jack Hoffman dies of cancer at 19
Jack Hoffman, the young Nebraska football fan who ran for a touchdown during the 2013 Cornhuskers' spring game and became a catalyst for pediatric brain cancer fundraising, died Wednesday after a ...ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Ex-England boss Eriksson died heavily in debt
Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.ESPN - Jan. 15 -
'Screamingly funny' Tony Slattery dies aged 65
Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?BBC News - Jan. 14 -
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One of four lynx captured in the Scottish Highlands dies
Wildlife officials in Scotland say one of four lynx thought to have been released illegally in the Scottish Highlands has died the day after it was capturedABC News - Jan. 11 -
Colorado coaching great McCartney dies at 84
Bill McCartney, a three-time coach of the year in the Big Eight Conference who led the Colorado Buffaloes to their only national football title in 1990, has died at the age of 84, his family ...ESPN - Jan. 11 -
One of four lynx captured in Scottish Highlands dies
Postmortem will be carried out on wild cat, one of four humanely captured in Cairngorms after illegal release. One of the four lynx captured in the Scottish Highlands this week has died. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Mauro Morandi, Italy’s Robinson Crusoe, Dies at 85
He was the sole resident of Budelli, an undeveloped sliver of paradise off the northern coast of Sardinia. He embraced the solitude, until he was evicted.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Lynx dies after being captured in Cairngorms
Four of the wild cats have been captured in recent days, after they were illegally released into the Highlands.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Zebra dies after 'incident' with rhino at zoo
A spokesperson from Colchester Zoo says they are devastated by what has happened.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies
A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Carole Wilbourn, 'Cat Therapist,' Dies at 84
For half a century, she treated cats and their humans in columns, books and house calls.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Teenager dies after bus station stabbing
A murder investigation begins and parts of a town centre are cordoned off after a 17-year-old dies.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
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Perry the Donkey, Model for ‘Shrek,’ Dies at 30
As Perry’s health declined, fans rallied behind the animal and his companions living in a Bay Area park.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Meredith Vieira's husband Richard Cohen dies at 76
Former "Today" anchor Meredith Vieira's husband, journalist Richard Cohen, died on Christmas Eve at 76, the talk show's current hosts said Tuesday.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96
Politician was founder of France’s far-right National Front partyFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Jocelyne Wildenstein, Socialite and Tabloid ‘Catwoman,’ Dies at 79
Her lurid divorce from the wealthy scion of an art-world dynasty earned headlines. Her elaborate plastic surgeries brought even more attention.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
The day friendshoring died
Joe Biden blocking Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel is a sad end for an unloved ideaFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Muslim, Arab voters face uncertain political future under Trump
Muslim and Arab American voters in the U.S. face an uncertain political future as President-elect Trump prepares to take office later this month. Long considered a reliable part of the Democratic ...The Hill - Jan. 6
