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Pakistan blames ‘security lapse’ as mosque suicide blast death toll rises to 100
Pakistan blames ‘security lapse’ as mosque suicide blast death toll rises to 100
A suicide bombing that killed dozens of police officers at a mosque in a government compound in north-west Pakistan reflects “security lapses”, officials have said.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

Death toll from Pakistan mosque suicide bombing rises to 88
Death toll from Pakistan mosque suicide bombing rises to 88
The death toll from a suicide bombing at a mosque in north-western Pakistan has risen to 88, officials said on Tuesday.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

Death toll from Pakistan mosque suicide bombing rises to 83
Death toll from Pakistan mosque suicide bombing rises to 83
The death toll from Monday’s suicide bombing at a mosque in the northwestern city of Peshawar has risen to 83, a Pakistani hospital spokesman said.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

What is behind the Pakistani Taliban’s deadly insurgency?
What is behind the Pakistani Taliban’s deadly insurgency?
The Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility for Monday’s suicide bombing at a mosque inside a police compound in the north-western city of Peshawar, in one of the deadliest attacks on security forces ...

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

Suicide bomber kills at least 47 in Pakistan mosque
Suicide bomber kills at least 47 in Pakistan mosque
A suicide bomber has struck a crowded mosque inside a police compound in Pakistan, causing the roof to collapse and killing at least 47 people and wounding more than 150 others, officials said.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

New Zealand Mosque Shootings
New Zealand mass killer appeals against conviction and sentence
A white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers during the deadliest mass shooting in New Zealand’s history is appealing against his conviction and sentence.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Afghanistan Explosion
At least 10 killed in attack on mosque in Afghan capital
A powerful explosion ripped through a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Friday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 20, a Taliban spokesman said.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2022

Gardaí probing violent assault of man on his way to mosque
Gardaí probing violent assault of man on his way to mosque
While it was initially thought Islamophobia could be a factor in the incident, the victim believes the assailants wanted to rob his bicycle

Mon, 04 Apr, 2022

Pakistan Explosion
Pakistan vows to arrest masterminds of IS mosque attack
Officials have vowed to hunt down and arrest the masterminds behind a deadly mosque attack in Pakistan claimed by an affiliate of the so-called Islamic State (IS).

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022

Pakistan Explosion
Scores killed as suicide bomber targets Shiite Muslim mosque in Pakistan
A suicide bomber struck inside a Shiite Muslim mosque in Pakistan’s north western city of Peshawar during Friday prayers, killing at least 56 worshippers and wounding 194 people, hospital officials said.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2022

Pakistan Explosion
At least 45 killed in blast at mosque in north-west Pakistan
A powerful bomb exploded inside a Shiite Muslim mosque in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar, killing at least 45 worshippers and wounding some 65 others, many of them critically, police said.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2022

Abdul Aziz
Two awarded top bravery honour in New Zealand mosque attack
Two Muslim worshippers who separately charged towards a gunman to try and stop his massacre have each been awarded New Zealand’s highest honour for civilian bravery.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2021

New Zealand Mosque Shootings
Lawyer says New Zealand mosque gunman considering appeal
The gunman who killed 51 worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, is considering appealing against his convictions and prison sentence, his lawyer has said.

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021

Afghanistan
IS claims Afghan mosque attack and says it targeted Shiites
The so-called Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a Shiite Muslim mosque in northern Afghanistan that killed at least 46 people and wounded dozens.

Fri, 08 Oct, 2021

Afghanistan
Afghan mosque blast kills at least 46 in challenge to Taliban
A blast has hit a mosque packed with Shiite Muslim worshippers in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 46 and wounding dozens in the latest security challenge to the Taliban as they transition from insurgency to governance.

Fri, 08 Oct, 2021

Afghanistan
'Large number' killed and wounded by mosque blast during Friday prayers in northern Afghanistan
The blast occurred in a Shiite mosque in Kunduz province during the Friday prayer service at the Gozar-e-Sayed Abad Mosque, when members of the Shiite religious minority typically come in large numbers for worship

Fri, 08 Oct, 2021

Operation Moshtarak
Explosion in Afghan mosque leaves casualties during Friday prayers
A powerful explosion in a mosque in northern Afghanistan has has left several casualties, witnesses said. The explosion occurred in a Shiite mosque in Kunduz province during the weekly Friday prayer service.

Fri, 08 Oct, 2021

New Zealand Mosque Attacks Movie
Plans for movie on New Zealand mosque attacks criticised
Tentative plans for a movie that recounts the response of New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern to the mass shooting of Muslim worshippers have drawn criticism for not focusing on the victims.

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021

New Zealand marks two years since Christchurch mosque killings
New Zealand marks two years since Christchurch mosque killings
New Zealand on Saturday marked the second anniversary of one of its most traumatic days, when 51 worshippers were killed at two Christchurch mosques by a white supremacist gunman.

Sat, 13 Mar, 2021

New Zealand Mosque Shooting Report
Report shows how New Zealand mosque shooter eluded detection
A comprehensive report into the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings in which 51 Muslim worshippers died sheds new light on how the gunman was able to elude detection by authorities as he planned his attack.

Tue, 08 Dec, 2020

Bangladesh Explosion
Death toll from Bangladesh mosque explosion rises to 24
The death toll from a gas pipeline explosion in a mosque outside Bangladesh’s capital rose to 24 on Sunday while authorities were examining how a leakage caused the accident during evening prayers.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2020

New Zealand Mosque Shooting Sentencing
Australia open to prison transfer for Christchurch mosque gunman
The gunman sentenced to life in prison for the mass killing of 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques could serve his sentence in his native Australia.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2020

New Zealand Mosque Shooting Sentencing
Christchurch mosque gunman jailed for life without parole
The white supremacist who murdered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the first time the maximum available sentence has been imposed.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020

New Zealand Mosque Shooting Sentencing
Christchurch gunman sentenced to life in prison without parole
The Australian gunman who killed dozens of people during attacks on two mosques in New Zealand has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020

New Zealand Mosque Shooting Sentencing
New Zealand mosque gunman will not speak in his defence
New Zealand mosque gunman Brenton Harrison Tarrant has told a judge he will not speak in his defence at his sentencing hearing for the mass shooting of worshippers in Christchurch.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2020

New Zealand Mosque Shooting Sentencing
New Zealand mosque massacre survivor tells gunman: You are the loser
A man who was shot and wounded in the New Zealand mosque attacks had a simple message for the mass-murderer responsible: “You are the loser, and we are the winners.

Tue, 25 Aug, 2020

New Zealand Mosque Shooting Sentencing
New Zealand mass shooting survivors describe ongoing pain
Relatives and survivors from a mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques described in court on Tuesday how more than a year later, they are still having trouble sleeping, enjoying life and providing for their families.

Tue, 25 Aug, 2020

New Zealand Mosque Shooting Sentencing
Court told New Zealand gunman planned to burn down mosques
The white supremacist who killed 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques had intended to burn down the mosques afterwards, a prosecutor said in court on Monday.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2020

Masjid Al Noor in Christchurch where the Duke of Cambridge visited on Friday. 42 people lost their lives during a terror attack
New Zealand mosque shooter sacks lawyers ahead of sentencing
The Australian white supremacist who has admitted killing 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques mosques has dismissed his lawyers and will represent himself when he is sentenced next month.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2020

Man held over attack on Norwegian mosque ‘inspired by Christchurch suspect’
Man held over attack on Norwegian mosque ‘inspired by Christchurch suspect’

A suspected gunman accused of an attempted terrorist attack on a mosque in Norway and separately killing his teenage stepsister “will use his right not to explain himself for now” in a detention hearing, his defence lawyer has said.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2019

Former mayor says plans for Kilkenny mosque rejected over traffic management, not religion
Former mayor says plans for Kilkenny mosque rejected over traffic management, not religion

A former mayor of Kilkenny has said that opposition to the planned mosque and Islamic centre in the city was not an issue of religion, but one of traffic management.

Thu, 16 May, 2019

An Bord Pleanála rejects plans for Kilkenny mosque
An Bord Pleanála rejects plans for Kilkenny mosque

The Islamic community wanted to build on a site at the Hebron Industrial Estate on the edge of Kilkenny city.

Wed, 15 May, 2019

Latest: Counter-terror police investigating after five mosques have windows smashed
Latest: Counter-terror police investigating after five mosques have windows smashed

An investigation involving counter-terrorism officers has been launched after four mosques had their windows smashed with a sledgehammer overnight.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2019

'Beautiful gestures from local community mean a lot to Muslims here'
'Beautiful gestures from local community mean a lot to Muslims here'

The arrival of a woman at the mosque bearing flowers was a “beautiful gesture”, one that meant a lot to the Muslim community, a senior member of the mosque said.

Sat, 16 Mar, 2019

Teacher in mosque gets partially suspended sentence for sexual assault of girl aged 6
Teacher in mosque gets partially suspended sentence for sexual assault of girl aged 6

A teacher in a Dublin mosque who displayed an “unhealthy interest” in a six-year-old girl he went on to molest has received a partially suspended sentence.

Mon, 19 Nov, 2018

Austria to shut down seven mosques and expel imams in 'political Islam' crackdown
Austria to shut down seven mosques and expel imams in 'political Islam' crackdown

Austria's government is closing seven mosques and plans to expel imams in a crackdown on "political Islam" and foreign financing of mosques.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2018

Public meeting regarding planned Kilkenny mosque 'regrettable'
Public meeting regarding planned Kilkenny mosque 'regrettable'

A Kilkenny councillor has described a public meeting regarding a planned mosque in Kilkenny as 'regrettable'.

Sat, 14 Apr, 2018

Angry scenes at meeting on proposed mosque in Kilkenny
Angry scenes at meeting on proposed mosque in Kilkenny

Angry scenes marred a public information meeting on a planned mosque which took place in Kilkenny yesterday.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2018

Man accused of killing six men at Quebec mosque changes mind and pleads guilty
Man accused of killing six men at Quebec mosque changes mind and pleads guilty

The man accused of killing six men at a Quebec City mosque has changed his mind and pleaded guilty.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2018

Death toll in Egypt mosque attack rises to 200; Trump condemns 'horrible and cowardly' attack
Death toll in Egypt mosque attack rises to 200; Trump condemns 'horrible and cowardly' attack

Latest: Militants attacked a mosque with explosives and gunfire during Friday prayers in the Sinai Peninsula, killing at least 200 people in the deadliest attack on Egyptian civilians by Islamic extremists.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

Clonskeagh Mosque opening its doors to homeless people ahead of cold snap
Clonskeagh Mosque opening its doors to homeless people ahead of cold snap

Clonskeagh Mosque in Dublin has announced it's opening its doors to homeless people ahead of an expected cold snap.

Thu, 23 Nov, 2017

Minnesota governor condemns attack on mosque
Minnesota governor condemns attack on mosque

A US state governor has condemned the bombing of a suburban mosque as "so wretched".

Sun, 06 Aug, 2017

Imam hailed for bravery after holding and protecting van attack suspect
Imam hailed for bravery after holding and protecting van attack suspect

An imam guarded the van driver who mowed down Muslim worshippers until the police arrived, telling a crowd: "Do not touch him."

Mon, 19 Jun, 2017

Imam says Galway rock attack may have led to serious injury
Imam says Galway rock attack may have led to serious injury

A leading Imam said worshippers, including children, could have been seriously injured in a rock attack on his mosque in Galway, in which one of its windows were smashed.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2017

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