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Michael Enright Pleads Guilty For Slashing Muslim Cab Driver

Former film student pleads guilty to slashing and attempting to kill New York Muslim cabbie.

All Muslims Responsible For Terror Republican Rep. Mike Pompeo Says

Speaking on the House floor this week, Representative Mike Pompeo indicated that he believes Muslims have been all too silent in the face of extremism, and by such should be held for complicity in these attacks.

First Hijabs, Now Turbans: Quebec Soccer Federation Bans Headgear

Quebec is known for its xenophobic laws. Years after they banned hijab from the soccer field, they've now drawn harsh criticism for banning the Sikh turban.

Bill Cosby: We Should All Be More Like Muslims

Bill Cosby had some praise for Muslims this week, in an op-ed he wrote for the New York Post. Read about it here.

Dubai Economy Still Flourishing, Despite Turmoil

Known for its man-made palm islands and having the world’s tallest building, Dubai was possibly one of the most visibly affected cities of the 2008-09 global recession. Not only did it witness an exodus of expatriate workers, but a number of major construction projects were also put on hold, leaving a landscape littered with half-completed structures.

Muslim Border Crossing Discrimination Lawsuit Gets Green Light

A lawsuit brought by several Muslim Michigan natives for discrimination at the border crossing is going forward, as a Federal judge gave it the green light this week.

Pakistani Muslim Lesbians Wed in UK Despite Threats

Two Pakistani Muslim lesbians tied the knot in the UK recently. But many say that there's no such thing as a Muslim lesbian.

5 Tips to Stay Safe on Matchmaking Websites

Online matchmaking can have many pros. But there are also many safety concerns. Here are 5 tips on how to stay safe when going on the Internet to find love.

NY Post Sued by Yassine Zaimi, Salededdin Barhoum Over Marathon Photos

Yassine Zaimi and Saleheddin Barhoum are suing The New York Post after it posted pictures of the two at the Boston Marathon, with the caption "Bag Men."

DOJ Says Anti-Muslim FB Posts Can Be Used Against You in Court

After Tennessee City Councilman Barry West posted an inflammatory picture entitled "How to Wink at a Muslim" on his Facebook page, US Attorney Bill Killian set out to fight Islamophobia. But is his battle against Islamophobia an uphill one?

Muslim Bagel Shop Owner Donates Profits to Help Boston Bombing Victims

Ehab Sadeek, a Winchester bagel shop owner, has decided to do donate all of his profits to a charity helping the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

'Muslim Death Ritual'? Gym Video Shows Tamerlan Tsarnaev With Clean Shave

A so-called 'chilling' new video shows the Tsarnaev brothers at the gym days before the attack. CNN points to Tamerlan's shaved beard as a 'Muslim death ritual,' indicating that he was about to attack. ILLUME spoke to some scholarly Muslims to get their perspective.

France Removes Word 'Race' From Penal Code

France has removed the word "race" and "racial" from its Penal Code. This comes nine years after the same legislative body passed the headscarf ban. What does this mean for race relations in France? The "race-ban" in France may force immigrants to face increased marginalisation and societal exclusion.

Was Ibragim Todashev Unarmed When Killed? CAIR, Todashev's Widow, Call for Inquiry

Ibragim Todashev was killed during FBI questioning last week, relating to his friendship with Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Now, reports are claiming that he was unarmed. CAIR Tampa held a press conference on Wednesday to urge an investigation into the killing.

Ibragim Todashev's Dad Shows Images of Son's Body at Moscow Press Conference

(WARNING: Grotesque images) Ibragim Todashev's father showed photos, claiming to be of his son's corpse, at a press conference in Moscow. As days pass, the calls for an inquiry into the death of Ibragim Todashev only become louder.