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Mankad decision in IPL divides cricket fans around world

Mar 26, 2019

There are contentious issues in cricket that seemingly just aren't cricket, including one particular run out in the Indian Premier League that has divided fans and former players around the world.

Is it terrorism? Post NZ attack, Muslims see double standard

Mar 24, 2019

Muslim community leaders and terrorism experts say New Zealand mosque shooting shows that for too long, terrorism has been seen as a uniquely 'Muslim problem'

Egypt tightens restrictions on media, social networks

Mar 19, 2019

Egypt tightens media restrictions to block websites, social media accounts with over 5,000 followers if deemed a threat to national security

A shimmering night in Dubai as Dior shows its haute couture

Mar 18, 2019

Under a large circus-style tent, Dior has showcased its latest haute couture collection to a crowd of Mideast-based fashionistas, social media figures, celebrities, buyers, designers and editors

The Latest: Pakistan's prime minister condemns mosque attack

Mar 15, 2019

Pakistan's prime minister has condemned attacks on two mosques in New Zealand, saying he blames rising Islamophobia

Afghans on social media demand punishment for child killers

Mar 13, 2019

Afghans on social media demand punishment for 2 men arrested in kidnapping, killing of little girl in Kabul

Iranian couple arrested after marriage proposal in public

Mar 11, 2019

Jail after 'yes' to marriage: Iranian couple arrested after proposal in public for offending Islamic mores

Photo of Iran opposition leader, wife shared despite ban

Mar 3, 2019

Photo of Iran opposition leader, his wife held under house arrest since 2011 shared on social media despite ban

Sudan protesters defy ban on rallies amid crackdown

Feb 26, 2019

Sudanese protesters defy embattled president's ban on public gatherings to rally despite state of emergency

Iran slams 'hypocrisy' of US-Saudi nuclear plans

Feb 20, 2019

Iran's foreign minister has seized on a congressional report that the U.S. sought to share nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia, tweeting that it exposed U.S. "hypocrisy."