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Fox & Friends Panel Ties Ilhan Omar to US Anti-Semitism
A Sunday "Fox & Friends" segment dubbed "Religion Under Attack" tied Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's use of so-called anti-Semitic stereotypes to a rise in anti-Jewish attacks in the U.S.
Sri Lanka Muslims Attacked, Forced From Homes
Hundreds of Muslim refugees have been forced to flee Sri Lanka's west coast following reprisals.
Christian Church for Muslim Converts Opens in Syria
"After the war with Islamic State people were looking for the right path, and distancing themselves from Islam," said Omar Firas, the founder of the church.
Donald Trump Jr. Calls Rep. Ilhan Omar 'Anti-Semite'
Donald Trump Jr. blasted Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar as an "anti-Semite" in response to a comment she made about the Muslim Democrat made about the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Life Satisfaction Boosted by a Sense of Oneness
The idea that humans form part of a greater whole—from nature to a divine being— have been explored by a range of religions and philosophical traditions stretching as back to at least the ancient Greeks and Hindus.
Fox Host Asks if Ilhan Omar is 'American First'
"You have to wonder if she's American first," 'Fox & Friends' co-host Brian Kilmeade said.
It's Congress's Turn to Face Down Trump's Muslim Ban
Today, members of Congress are introducing the No Ban Act, which would explicitly make moves like Trump's Muslim Ban illegal.
NRCC Calls Omar and Tlaib 'Bigots'
Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib made history by becoming the first two Muslim women elected to Congress but have been criticized for their remarks on Israel.
U.S. Resident May Be Detained in Chinese Political Camp
"This gentleman that I just was reading the email about has legal status in the United States. Now, he's not a U.S. citizen, but he had legal status being here," the U.S. ambassador said.
Principal Allegedly Shared Islamophobic Post
"We call on the appropriate school district administrators to investigate this matter and to take appropriate action."
Richard Dawkins Accused of Bigotry After 'Cancer' Tweet
Renowned atheist author Richard Dawkins ridiculed reports the predominately Muslim nation of Brunei plans to make homosexuality punishable by death, provoking his critics to once again accuse him of anti-Islamic "bigotry."
Ilhan Omar: Trump Incites Anti-Islam Hatred
Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democart, told California CAIR fundraiser attendees, "We finally had a leader in the White House who publicly says Islam hates us, who fuels hate against Muslims."
Store Owner Asks if NZ Massacre Was 'Tragic' or 'Great'
"We don't like Muslim extremists at all. We're not fans of Islam in any shape or form. Still, killing of innocent civilians is probably not cool," store owner T.J. Kirgin said in a video.
Tlaib: Trump Must 'Condemn' White Supremacy 'Very Loud'
"There is real data and information currently, right now on the rise of white supremacy right here in this United States of America," Representative Rashida Tlaib pointed out.
Trump Supporters Rebuke New Zealand Shooting Blame
American supporters of Donald Trump littered social media with posts condemning accusations tying the president's anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant rhetoric to Friday's shooting at two New Zealand mosques.
China to U.S.: Address 'Shocking Gender Discrimination'
"We also advise that the United States take a hard look at its own domestic human rights record, and first take care of its own affairs," Chinese spokesperson Lu Kang said.
Muslim Soldier Claims She was Forced to Remove Hijab
"To me, it was the same thing as if they had asked someone to take their top off."
Muslim Terrorism Gets 357 Percent More Coverage: Study
Disproportionate media coverage encourages Americans to fear the "Muslim terrorist" and ignore other threats, researchers warned.
Omar Hits Back at Trump Over Anti-Semitism Controversy
"I learned from people impacted by my words. When will you?" Omar tweeted.
Florida Commissioner Accuses Rashida Tlaib of Terrorism
Hallandale Beach Commissioner Anabelle Lima-Taub accused Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib of plotting to "blow up Capitol Hill" in an anti-Muslim Facebook rant.
Mecca's Grand Mosque Under Attack by Locust Swarm
An estimated 30,000 black grasshoppers descended upon the Great Mosque in Saudi Arabia's sacred city of Mecca.
Texas Republicans Could Remove Muslim-American Chair
"We don't think he's suitable as a practicing Muslim to be vice chair because he'd be the representative for ALL Republicans in Tarrant County, and not ALL Republicans in Tarrant County think Islam is safe or acceptable in the U.S."
Dictatorships in Muslim States are Not Inevitable
For years, Islamic scholars have used this arcane religious ban to deter Muslims from opposing their rulers. But does it still apply?
The Most Diverse Congress in U.S. History
With more women and more ethnic and religious diversity, Congress now looks more like the public it represents.
Rashida Tlaib Is One of the First Female Muslim Reps
Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar are the first Muslim women to take office in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Fox Commentator: Democrats Prefer 'Muslim Transgender'
"They're looking for something more intersectional," conservative commentator Mark Steyn joked about Democrats.
Denmark Passes Muslim-focused Handshake Law
A number of Danish mayors have already refused to enforce the law.
Man Allegedly Kicked off Bus for Speaking Arabic
"American Muslims should feel free to go about their day-to-day lives without having to worry that they will be discriminated against simply for speaking to their loved ones in a language other than English."
Texas County GOP Wants to Oust Leader for Being Muslim
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus posted online that "this effort is disgraceful and un-American, and Republicans in Tarrant County should defeat it handily."
U.S. Bases in Muslim Countries Grapple With Christmas
The U.S. military is already grappling with a seasonal uptick in complaints about unconstitutional Christian iconography and symbols popping up at bases—especially in Muslim countries.