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Over 100 arrested at Dutch anti-fascist protest, as Geert Wilders trial proceeds

About 200 protesters had gathered for the demonstration, organised under the slogan “Stop oppression against anti-facists and anarchists”.

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Manhunt in Zurich after three injured in Muslim prayer hall shooting

Police are scouring the streets for the attacker this evening, carrying lamps and using sniffer dogs.

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'A father to everyone': Tributes paid to Quebec shooting victims

Six men died in the attack, which took place during evening prayers at a mosque.

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Austria promises ban on face veil in public places

The ban is part of raft of measures aimed at fending off the far-right.

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An Irishwoman on converting to Islam: 'It excited me. It wasn't anything I...

We spoke to a Waterford woman about why she converted to Islam and the benefits of wearing a hijab.

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Le Pen sparks controversy by refusing to wear veil in Lebanon

The National Front candidate promptly refused and made a brief statement to journalists before leaving.

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'No woman should have to cover her head for fear of offending religious values'

Women have the right to dress exactly as they want. The right to cover is just as important as the right to uncover, writes Lorraine Courtney.

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Mahershala Ali's Oscar win last night was a truly historic one

The actor became the first Muslim actor to win one.

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EU court rules companies can ban staff from wearing headscarves

The court said it does not constitute “direct discrimination” if a firm has an internal rule banning the wearing of any political, philosophical or religious sign.

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Islam is set to have as many followers as Christianity by 2060

Islam has 1.8 billion followers, but a Muslim baby boom is expected.

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Boy killed after mob tries to lynch Hindu man charged with blasphemy

The mob attacked a police station in Balochistan, Pakistan where the Hindu man was being detained.

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Trump's travel ban will face a key test today

His administration has tried to bar travellers from six Muslim-majority countries entering the US.

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Another appeals court begins review of Trump's travel ban

Questions have been asked whether the law is a ban on Muslims – which Trump promised during his election campaign.

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'Drive them out of your community' - Trump delivers message to the Islamic...

Donald Trump was delivering a much anticipated speech in Saudi Arabia.

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'Dirty Irish ba****ds': Irish in Manchester remember hostility after IRA bombing

Members of the city’s Irish community say they can relate to the anxiety Muslims in Manchester are feeling after Monday night’s terrorist attack.

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The female Muslim comedian tackling extremism by cracking jokes

“One woman came up to me after a show and said ‘are you for real, are you wearing this hijab for real?’.”

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Imam says extremists are targeting 'vulnerable' young Muslims in Ireland

The chair of the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council has said people who have been radicalised “need professional help”.

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Window smashed in Galway mosque while people inside praying

Imam Ibrahim Noonan said people were upset by the incident.

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Galway Christian church leaders line up to condemn mosque attack

In a joint statement, representatives of the Catholic, Church of Ireland, Methodist and Presbyterian and Quaker churches condemned the attack.

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'Ramadan is about so much more than refraining from food and drink'

Ramadan is that one month where you can easily focus on your spirituality in a busy world, writes Hajar Akl.

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Irish internet users show increasing interest in Islamic State propaganda...

These publications justify recent attacks in Europe and glorify terrorism.

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What is it like living as a Muslim in Ireland?

Muslims from the Blanchardstown mosque in Dublin had their say.

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Man arrested after attempting to drive 4x4 into Paris mosque

According to judicial authorities, he was not under the influence of alcohol.

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Gardaí monitoring a number of people using Facebook who are attempting to...

A number of pages have been removed in the last two weeks.

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Human rights court backs Belgium's ban on wearing a full-face veil in public

The court ruled that the ban sought to guarantee social cohesion.

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India bans practice that allowed men to divorce their wives by reciting word...

The country’s Supreme Court ruled that the practice was both unconstitutional and un-Islamic.

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Fine Gael criticises one of its councillors for 'unacceptable' comments about...

Councillor Brian Murphy claimed that Sharia law is operating in Ireland.

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Fine Gael councillor to face disciplinary hearing over comments about Islam

The councillor posted a series of controversial comments on Twitter regarding migrants and Islam.

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Politics in Austria is embracing Islamophobia as a shortcut to electoral gains

As Austrians grow more openly hostile towards Muslims, major political parties are deliberately brandishing Islamophobia in the hope of gaining an advantage at the polls.

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Saudi's driving ban: 'You cannot force men to allow their sisters and wives...

What do men in Saudi Arabia think about the removal of the ban on women driving?

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Opinion: 'We are not that different from Saudi Arabia'

It’s time for us to stop thinking that the “West” is enlightened and the rest of the world is just catching up, writes Amanullah De Sondy.

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UK court rules that Islamic school's gender segregation is unlawful

The Al-Hijrah School argued that the segregation policy was one of the “defining characteristics” of the school.

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Christmas as a Muslim: 'My mom was always careful that we'd never feel left out'

I’ve always loved Christmas, as much as a Muslim can, writes Meriem Ahmed.

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Turkey religious affairs state agency under fire for saying girls as young as...

The agency reportedly made the statement in a post on its website, which has since been removed.

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'I want to join ISIS': How big a problem is radicalisation in Ireland?

The number of people who have radical or extreme Islamic views here varies from a handful to over 100, depending on who you ask.

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Once considered a rebellion, sports clothing for women is becoming the norm...

But the risk of a social backlash is real in a society steeped in conservatism.

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Plans for large-scale mosque in Blanchardstown given green light

There was local opposition to the proposed mosque.

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'It's a very long day and you do feel hungry occasionally': Muslims on...

Due to the long summer days in western Europe, fasting can last up to 19 hours in some countries.

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France arrests 10 far-right suspects over alleged plot to attack Muslims

The suspects were being monitored by France’s DGSI intelligence agency.

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May asks Johnson to apologise for saying women in burqas look like 'bank...

The UK’s former foreign secretary also compared the women to letterboxes.

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