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‘Allah’ socks and shoes: Malaysia needs to put foot down on stamping out violent religious conservatism, say analysts
MOVE COULD BACKFIRE ON UMNO While the analyst Mr Asrul Hadi said Dr Akmal’s actions could help UMNO gain Malay…
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New Jersey officials probing hate crime after Islamic center is vandalized at Rutgers
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — An Islamic center at New Jersey’s Rutgers University was vandalized on the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Fitr,…
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Vatican blasts sex change surgery, surrogacy as threats to human dignity
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Monday declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, putting them…
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Malaysian brand Vern’s under investigations for shoes purportedly stamped with ‘Allah’ logo design
In a statement on Sunday, Vern’s – which has over 60 stores across Malaysia – issued a public apology over…
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Cecil L. ‘Chip’ Murray, influential pastor and civil rights leader in Los Angeles, dies
LOS ANGELES — The Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, an influential pastor and civil rights leader who used his…
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UMNO youth chief vocal on ‘Allah’ socks issue under investigation for sedition
SINGAPORE: The Royal Malaysia Police has opened an investigation against Dr Akmal Saleh – the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)…
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Pope shows off rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier, denounces ‘madness of war’
ROME — Pope Francis led thousands of people in a moment of silence Wednesday to pray for the aid workers…
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Malaysia mart boss apologises to king over ‘Allah’ socks issue
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian king Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar on Wednesday (Apr 3) granted an audience to Chai Kee Kan –…
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Political Islam: Is permanent peace possible for regions experiencing insurgencies like Thailand’s Deep South?
Observers said incidents of violence have decreased since peace talks between Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) and the Thai state started…
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Vatican confirms pope will preside over Easter Vigil after he skipped Good Friday
ROME — The Vatican confirmed Pope Francis would preside over the Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, after he decided…
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