World Religions Islam - Page 3

Travel April 23

Ancient temple undergoes renovations to prevent earthquake damage

Construction and renovation work is taking place at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, to preserve the historic mosque and former church from possible earthquake damage.

Travel April 13

Ancient landmark Hagia Sophia, 'simply unique, without parallel,' attracts long line of tourists

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at this ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, Turkey.

India April 4

India's parliament passes bill that would change Muslim land endowments

India's parliament passes a bill amending Muslim land endowments, sparking protests over concerns it undermines minority rights and could lead to property confiscation.

Afghanistan March 31

Taliban leader says 'no need' for laws from the West in Afghanistan: 'We will create our own laws'

The Taliban's leader said there is "no need" for Western laws in Afghanistan, noting that democracy is dead as long as there are sharia laws.

Syria March 10

Religious slaughter in Syria shows need for US, Europe to 'keep a close eye' on Islamist regime: Greek FM

Greek Foreign Minister Giorigios Gerapetritis warned Europe and the U.S. to "keep a close eye" on Syria's new governing regime after hundreds died in conflict over the weekend.

Germany February 14

Suspect in Munich car attack had 'Islamist motivation,' prosecutor says

The suspect accused of injuring more than 30 people in a car ramming attack in Munich appears to have been motivated by Islamic extremism, prosecutors say.

Politics on Late Night February 1

Bill Maher declares China 'the new Islam,' says left can't be honest about the country's threat

HBO's Bill Maher sounded the alarm about the rise of China and slammed the left not being "honest" about the adversarial country because they're "not White."

Sweden January 30

An Iraqi man who carried out Quran burnings in Sweden is killed in a shooting

Salwan Momika, a 38-year-old Iraqi man who staged several burnings and desecrations of the Quran in Sweden in 2023, has been killed in a shooting near Stockholm.

Media January 6, 2025

Bill Maher tells actor he’s ‘crazy woke’ for refusing to 'judge' Islam over its treatment of women

Bill Maher called actor Jon Cryer "crazy woke" after he refused to judge the strict dress code for women in the Islamic religion, while on Maher's podcast.