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After Arson Attack a New Haven Mosque Resumes Ramadan Rituals

24 May 2019
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Alison Lesley

The Diyanet Mosque was almost destroyed They gathered for the Ramadan fast outside the mosque, fully aware of the empty worship place behind them. The usual attendance at the time of Iftar in normal...

Upcoming Film Based on the Christchurch Mosque Shooting

16 May 2019
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WRN Editorial Staff

Moez Masoud will produce "Hello Brother" , a film concerning the horrific terror attacks on the two Christchurch mosques in New Zealand. The attack claimed the lives of 51 innocent people. Masoud...

The Latest Religious Freedom Report Provides Dire Review

04 May 2019
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Alison Lesley

Oppression isn't just striking Muslims This report is published every year on May 1 and has been since 1999. This year marks 20 years since the initial report, and the results are not promising. The...

Prince William Met with NZ Mosque Victims

29 Apr 2019
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Derek Welch

The Duke spoke as a Commonwealth representative at Al Noor Mosque In what can be described as a poignant speech, the . Prince William made his speech in Al Noor Mosque at Christchurch in New Zealand....

Global Leaders Initiate Call to Bring an End to Online Terrorism

28 Apr 2019
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Nathan Glover

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Arden and French President Emmanuel Macron to hold a meeting in Paris on May 15 Following the recent terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, there have been renewed...

Dalai Lama Sends Condolences to New Zealand

27 Mar 2019
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Gary Nguyen

The Tibetan spiritual leader praised the NZ Prime Minister for her management of the situation. The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, His Holiness the Dalai Lama sent a letter to Jacinda Ardern,...

New Zealand School Bans Hijab

22 Mar 2019
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Nathan Glover

School faces backlash for the ban that comes on the heels of last week's terror attacks at two mosques. and all other headscarves within the building. As one of the most exclusive private girls'...

49 Dead After Christchurch, NZ Mosque Shootings

15 Mar 2019
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Gary Nguyen

The 28-year-old shooter was motivated to "spark a civil war in the US." Two mosques were targeted by a terrorist attack in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, killing 49 and seriously injuring 20. Brenton...