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Two men shot dead at US Mohammed cartoon event

The convention was attended by controversial Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders.

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Christians are leaving the faith in droves and the trend isn’t slowing down

If the current trends continue beyond 2050 then by the year 2070 the world’s population of Muslims would roughly equal that of Christians.

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Dutch government plans to ban the burqa (sort of)

“It has nothing to do with religion,” says the Prime Minister.

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Saudi court upholds 10 year jail sentence and 1,000 lashes for blogger

The father of two has been behind bars since 2012 for setting up the website ‘Saudi Arabian Liberals’.

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American teen faces 15 years in jail for running notorious ISIS Twitter account

Ali Shukri Amin also arranged for another teenager to travel to Syria.

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Ramadan begins today – but it’s not as straightforward as simply fasting

There’s more to the fasting than just staying away from food and drink.

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Dutch MP to air cartoons of Mohammed on national television

Wilders said the broadcasts are intended to defend freedom of speech but he is well known for his anti-Islam views.

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“There is a real thirst for revenge” – Muslim cleric on Tunisia terrorist attack

Muslim activist Anjem Choudary has said that the presence of Western civilians in Muslim countries is creating instability.

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Irish Muslims plan protest to condemn ‘slaughter’ of Tunisia victims

“Islamophobia is increasing rapidly due to the atrocities of terrorists.”

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Saudi comedian gets death threats and huge ratings for TV show that mocks ISIS

Selfie might be the darkest comedy on TV in the world today.

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People in Kerry are worried about plans for a public call to prayer at a...

An anti-Muslim group is protesting the plans.

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Irish Muslims are protesting against ISIS today

There will also be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and share their concerns about extremism.

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Over 1000 turn up at court to support pastor behind ‘satanic Islam’ comments

James McConnell was charged over a sermon he gave last year.

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Topless protesters pulled from stage at Muslim religious conference

The women are part of activist group Femen and were protesting radical speakers at the conference.

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Republican candidate Ben Carson thinks a Muslim shouldn’t be elected US...

Carson described the Islamic faith as inconsistent with the US constitution.

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Photos: Millions of Muslims descend on Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage

The pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, began in Mecca today.

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Death toll from Muslim pilgrimage tragedy reaches 717

The stampede broke out during the symbolic ‘stoning of the devil’ ritual. Hundreds more have been injured.

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Muslim cleric claims Irish Muslim children are being taught ‘hatred of other...

Dr Muhammad Umar Al-Qadri says regulation of religious classes is needed.

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This British party wants to ban Islam … and the word ‘racism’

Obama is among those calling on people to not blame the Paris attacks on Muslims.

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Swiss region set to ban full face veil

The bill was inspired by a controversial French law barring women from wearing a niqab, a head-to-toe body covering, in public.

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