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Govt to 'find a way' to bring woman home from Syria

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said the Government will try to find a way to bring former Defence Forces member Lisa Smith and her child home from the Middle East.
Ireland • 25 Mar 19

Pakistan frees woman facing death penalty for blasphemy

Pakistan's Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of a Christian woman sentenced to death by hanging for blasphemy against Islam.
World • 31 Oct 18

Green light for Kilkenny cultural and religious centre

Kilkenny County Council has granted planning for a religious cultural centre including a mosque off the Hebron Road in Kilkenny city.
Leinster • 27 Sep 18

Pope urges Muslims to 'clearly' condemn terrorism

Pope Francis has urged Muslim leaders worldwide to "clearly" condemn terrorism carried out in the name of Islam.
News • 30 Nov 14

Thousands protest in Lebanon over anti-Muslim film

Thousands of Lebanese protesters chanting "Death to America, Death to Israel" marched through Beirut's Shia suburbs today in protest against a film made in the United States which mocks the Prophet Muhammad.
News • 17 Sep 12

Girl granted bail in Pakistan blasphemy case

A Christian girl arrested in Pakistan for defaming Islam has been granted bail.
News • 07 Sep 12

Anti-Islam lectures at US military college

The US military has begun an investigation after it emerged that a course at one of the country's leading military academies was teaching that Islam was an enemy of America.
News • 11 May 12

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