Muslims

Citizenship list in Indian state leaves out almost 2 million

By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

A total of 31.1 million people were included on the list, leaving out 1.9 million, according to a statement from the Assam government.

How clashes at Jerusalem holy site undermine a fragile truce

By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press

Muslim worshippers and Israeli police clashed Sunday at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha.

Christchurch harbored white supremacists before massacre

By Stephen Wright, Associated Press

The New Zealand city where a self-proclaimed racist fatally shot 50 people at mosques during Friday prayers is known for its picturesque meandering river and English heritage. For decades, Christchurch has also been the center of the country's small but…

Defiant vigil starts healing in New Zealand after massacre

By Kristen Gelineau, Juliet Williams, Stephen Wright, Associated Press

They came together as one, more than 1,000 students from rival Christchurch schools and different religions, joining voices to honor the 50 lives lost in a massacre that has deeply wounded the cozy New Zealand city.

China allows 2,000 ethnic Kazakhs to leave the country

By Dake Kang, Associated Press

The move is a sign that Beijing may be starting to feel a mounting backlash against its sweeping crackdown on Muslims in the far west region of Xinjiang.

India bans instant divorce by Muslim men

By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press

The government decision came after it failed to get approval from Parliament a year after the court ruled that the practice of allowing men to divorce by simply uttering the Arabic word for divorce — "talaq" — three times violated…

Rashida Tlaib wins John Conyers' seat, likely to become first Muslim woman to join Congress

By Corey Williams, Associated Press

No Republicans or third-party candidates ran in Tuesday's District 13 primary race, meaning Tlaib is set to win the seat in November's election and begin serving a full two-year term in January.

Trump lashes out at wrong Theresa May account on Twitter

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump is lashing out at British Prime Minister Theresa May in a dispute over his tweets. Problem is, he initially picked on the wrong Theresa May.

WATCH: White House defends Trump retweets of anti-Muslim videos

By Joshua Barajas

The White House defended President Donald Trump's retweets of anti-Muslim videos Wednesday morning by downplaying the inflammatory content posted by a fringe, far-right group in Britain.

Trump retweets anti-Muslim videos from British far-right leader

By Catherine Lucey and Jill Lawless, Associated Press

President Donald Trump retweeted inflammatory videos from a fringe British political group Wednesday that purported to show violence being committed by Muslims, drawing quick condemnation from civil rights groups.