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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.

Noam Chomsky on Free Speech and US Foreign Policy

There are few people in the world today who have the capacity to draw so much attention than Noam Chomsky.

Cambridge’s Eco Mosque Receives Planning Permission

Years after it was first announced, the Cambridge eco mosque has finally received planning permission.

'Romeo and Juliet' With An Iraqi Spin

Could one of Europe’s greatest romantic tragedies written in the 16th century tell us something about Iraq in the 21st century?

Reporters Notebook: The Ethical Aspects Of Islamic Banking

Are Islamic banks anti-war? Islamic banks discourage investment in the arms and military industry as well as speculation and taking excessive risks

Khan on Standby for Mayweather vs. Pacquaio

WBA and IBF light-welterweight champion Amir Khan has revealed that talks between Golden Boy and Floyd Mayweather have been ongoing and the pound for pound king is interested in making the fight with the Bolton fighter.

Muslims, Among Victims, Seek Solace

After local media reported that Islamic terrorists may have been behind the deadly bombing of a government office in Oslo on Friday, Muslim families in this town began fearing a revenge attack. The subsequent shooting rampage compounded those fears.

"News Channels Are Biased Against Islam" Claims Survey

An independent poll carried out by Consumer PI claims vast majority of British Muslims perceive the three mainstream TV news channels (BBC, ITV and Sky) to be biased against their religion.

Dutch Calls for Ban on Religious Slaughter

Animal rights activists and a far-right party join forces to ban kosher and halal slaughter methods.

Tony Blair 'Reads the Qur'an Every Day to Stay Faith Literate'

He was notoriously reluctant to discuss religion while Prime Minister, with his chief spin doctor Alastair Campbell famously commenting: ‘We don’t do God.’

Women's Group Launches 'Jihad Against Violence'

Inspire's campaign aims to combat all forms of violence but with an emphasis on crimes justified in the name of Islam

French Football Federation Accused of Racism

The French Football Federation (FFF) and the French Sports Ministry concluded this Tuesday that there is no evidence of plans to impose quotas on players who might opt to play for countries other than France.

Jim Caviezel's Hollywood Golgotha

The Passion of the Christ actor has complained Hollywood shunned him after he played Jesus – but was it really because his performance was so definitive?