Employment
Ramadan guidelines issued to UK employers for staff with religious obligations (LINK ONLY)
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Day: April 12, 2021
Mosques
Mosque closed over Vienna attack to reopen
(AFP) A Vienna mosque ordered shut after last year’s jihadist attack that left four people dead can reopen, a Moslem community official said Monday. The Tewhid mosque was one of two closed down after authorities found gunman Kujtim Fejzulai, who killed four […]
News: Europe
Fishmongers’ Hall attack inquests: Terrorist launched rampage after victim chanced upon him making preparations in toilets (LINK ONLY)
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Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Oklahoma Democrats, Council on American-Islamic Relations denounce state GOP pick for chair
(Public Radio Tulsa) The Oklahoma Democratic Party and state chapter of a Muslim civil rights and advocacy group strongly disapprove of the Oklahoma Republican Party’s new leader. Former state representative John Bennett was elected state GOP chair this weekend. As a lawmaker, […]
Government & Politics
Biden, first lady send ‘warmest greetings’ to Muslims for Ramadan
(Hill) President Biden and first lady Jill Biden marked the start of Ramadan on Monday, sending their “warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world.” “As many of our fellow Americans begin fasting tomorrow, […]
Legal
Norway charges man over thwarted attacks in London, Denmark
(AP) A man has been charged in Norway for his alleged role in plans to carry out three extremist attacks in Denmark and in London, and for purportedly spreading Islamic State group propaganda on the internet. Authorities believe the 24-year-old man, who […]
Government & Politics
Security services and police to face questions over London Bridge attacker (LINK ONLY)
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News: Europe
Manchester Arena inquiry: Mum noticed ‘odd’ bomber before blast
(BBC) A mother who saw the Manchester Arena bomber minutes before he detonated his device has told the inquiry into the attack about “desperately” searching for her child in the resulting “chaos.” Sarah Nellist told the Manchester Arena inquiry she was near […]
Legal
Syrian on trial in Germany for killing man, injuring another
(AP) A Syrian man went on trial Monday accused of killing a German man and seriously injuring another in an attack last year that prosecutors said was motivated by Islamic extremist ideology. The trial of Abdullah A.H.H., whose full name wasn’t released […]
Government & Politics
Danish plan to repatriate Syrians sparks controversy
(AFP) Denmark is facing growing criticism for a decision last year to revoke residence permits for Syrian refugees, citing a “safe” situation around Damascus, but the country is sticking to its position. The tough Danish stance is a new sign of the […]