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Hollywood Stars to Partake in Turkish Film ‘Islamophobia’

by Saeed Abdelrazek | Oct 16, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Ankara – In the city of Antalya, southern Turkey, shooting the film “Islamophobia” has kicked off with the participation of many actors, including stars from Hollywood. The film aims to shed light on the tolerant reality of Islam and to counter...

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This woman is wearing what is often called a burka, but is actually a niqab; her body and face are covered except her eyes. (Phil Noble: Reuters)

Austria Bans Burqa, All Veils Covering Facial Features

by Buthaina Abdulrahman | Sep 27, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Vienna- Police in the Vorarlberg district, Austria, has launched its preparations to implement a law banning all veils that cover facial features. The new law will come into force within few days on the 1st of October. The Vorarlberg district on the country’s western...

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Organization of Islamic Cooperation logo, source: OIC official website

OIC Co-Organizes London Forum on Islamophobia, Media

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jul 13, 2017 | World

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is co-organizing a forum in London, United Kingdom in mid-July to explore mechanisms for countering Islamophobia. Media experts and civil society representatives are expected to attend the forum, said the Saudi Press...

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British Muslim demonstrators hold placards during a protest against the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed, in central London February 8, 2015. Reuters

UK Allocates More than 1 Million Sterling to Confront Islamophobia

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 22, 2017 | World

London- A report issued by the British government has revealed that it has come up with a clear and firm work-plan to confront Islamophobia and has allocated more than one million British Sterling (USD 1.25 million) to reinforce a specialized service that monitors...

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Protesters march in the Rally Against War, Racism and Islamophobia held on September 11, 2011, on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. PHOTO: REUTERS

Doing Muslims ‘Not Extremists’ Justice

by Salman Al-dossary | Mar 16, 2017 | Opinion

A billion and a half Muslims, roughly a quarter of the world’s population, have been long forced to account for actions carried by extremists who represent no more than the small ratio of one in thousand Muslims. The extremist minority of self-proclaimed Muslims have...