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Iran May 14, 2019

Iranian students protest college's compulsory hijab policy and 'morality' enforcers

Students of Tehran University demonstrated on Monday against the institution’s policy of coercing women to wear hijabs. They scuffled with counter-protesters.

Connecticut May 14, 2019

Connecticut mosque blaze being investigated as arson, fire chief says

A fire that broke out at a Connecticut mosque on Sunday during the holy month of Ramadan is being investigated as arson, fire officials said.

Islam May 13, 2019

Trump cites Ramadan as time of 'hope, tolerance and peace'

President Donald Trump is celebrating the month of Ramadan as a time when people join forces in "pursuit of hope, tolerance and peace."

CRIME May 12, 2019

Kentucky imam, 2 others charged in murder-for-hire plot

The head of a Lexington, Ky. mosque and two other men are accused of seeking out a hitman to kill two people the men claimed owed them money.

Christianity May 10, 2019

The Latest: Cardinal rebukes Farrakhan, priest over speech

The Latest on Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan's speech denying allegations of anti-Semitism, misogyny and homophobia (all times local): 7:30 p.m. Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich (blayz SOO'-pich) has condemned what he called anti-Semitic statements made by Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan at a Roman Catholic church on the city's south side.

Christianity May 10, 2019

Farrakhan delivers insult while denying he's anti-Semitic

Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan says despite assertions by Facebook when it banned him from its platform, he is not a hater of Jewish people, not a misogynist nor a homophobe.

Islam May 9, 2019

'Call me,' Trump tells Iran as tensions flare

President Donald Trump has a message for Iran's leaders as tensions flare over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program: "Call me."

EDUCATION May 7, 2019

Washington school district wants teachers to bless Muslim students in Arabic during Ramadan, religious liberty group claims

A religious liberty advocacy group is threatening to slap a Seattle-area school district with a lawsuit claiming the district has urged teachers to bless Muslim students in Arabic during the holy month of Ramadan and give them preferential treatment, including skipping tests.

Islam May 6, 2019

Philadelphia commission probing 'disturbing' video

A Philadelphia city commission says it's investigating an event last month at which Muslim children were captured on video speaking in Arabic about beheadings and the liberation of one of Jerusalem's most sensitive holy sites.

Middle East May 6, 2019

Brunei puts hold on Shariah law death sentences for adulterers, gay sex ban violators

Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah says he’s putting a hold on putting to death people who violate new Shariah laws that ban gay sex and adultery.

Islam May 5, 2019

Muslim society: 'Disturbing' video of children wasn't vetted

The Muslim American Society says "disturbing" video showing children speaking in Arabic about sacrifice and chopping off heads wasn't vetted before being posted on its Philadelphia chapter's Facebook page.