Islam
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World Hijab Day 2018: women across the world don Islamic headscarf
In Depth Muslims and non-Muslims encouraged to join initiative to reduce negative stigma
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Iran’s hijab protest catches on
Speed Read Two women arrested for demonstrating against country’s strict dress code
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Far-right politician announces conversion to Islam
In Depth Arthur Wagner remains a member of AfD, a party which says Islam has ‘no place’ in Germany
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Why is Islamic State targeting Sufi Muslims?
In Depth Last week's bombing of a mosque in Egypt was the latest in a series of attacks against the mystical Sufis
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'Christian' foster girl moved to Muslim grandmother's home
Speed Read Court documents show the girl, previously described as 'Christian', may have been born into the Islamic faith
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Allahu akbar: What is the Takbir?
Speed Read The Mayor of Venice has said that anyone who shouts it in his city will be gunned down, but the phrase has great significance to many
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Wahhabism: What is it and why does it matter?
In Depth The Islamic movement goes back over a millennium, yet has widespread modern significance
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Road safety campaign dropped after showing young girl in hijab
In Depth Transport for London was accused of 'sexualising' children with a headscarf traditionally worn only after puberty
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Louis Smith sorry for video allegedly showing him mocking Islam
Speed Read Four-time Olympic medalist 'deeply sorry' for video showing him shout 'Allahu Akbar'
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Fireman Sam episode pulled over 'Koran mistake'
Speed Read Production firm apologises after animated children's character is seen stepping on page from religious text
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Democrats stage sit-in over US gun laws after Orlando shooting
Speed Read Protesters sing songs and report proceedings over social media in their bid to tighten US firearms laws
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Cameron: 'segregation' of Muslim women must end
Speed Read Prime Minister says it is time to be 'more assertive' about liberal values
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Islamophobic attacks soar in London
Speed Read Number of hate crimes against Muslims has risen by 70% – with veiled women particularly at risk
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Iranian blockbuster causes outrage in Saudi Arabia
Speed Read 'Muhammad: the messenger of God' condemned by senior Saudi cleric as a defamation of Islam
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