Thailand to check up on welfare of deported Uighur

Thailand to check up on welfare of deported UighurFull story

Peace march to mark Srebrenica genocide ends
   

Peace march to mark Srebrenica genocide ends

The three-day walk was attended by thousands of people from all over the world to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide Full story

Thai gov't spokesman confirms 90 Uighur 'sent back' to China
   

Thai gov't spokesman confirms 90 Uighur 'sent back' to China

Human Rights Watch spokesperson tells Anadolu Agency 'if true' act is clear violation of int'l law as Uighur could face serious human rights abuses Full story

Russia vetoes UN Srebrenica resolution
   

Russia vetoes UN Srebrenica resolution

Serbia's traditional ally refuses to pass motion referring to massacre as genocide Full story

Syrian refugee numbers pass 4-million mark says UN
   

Syrian refugee numbers pass 4-million mark says UN

Turkey hosting almost half of all Syrian refugees Full story

UN: Addis Ababa conference to define Africa's future
   

UN: Addis Ababa conference to define Africa's future

Carlos Lopez, executive secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, explains the importance of this critical conference Full story

US urges Kurdish rebels to allow refugees to return to Tal Abiad
   

US urges Kurdish rebels to allow refugees to return to Tal Abiad

Pentagon says Kurdish rebels should keep their pledges and facilitate return of refugees Full story

Philippines presents case against China at Hague
   

Philippines presents case against China at Hague

Says China not entitled to exercise what it refers to as 'historic rights' over areas of the South China Sea. Full story

Two soldiers killed as Ukraine cease-fire deteriorates
   

Two soldiers killed as Ukraine cease-fire deteriorates

Minsk agreement violations continue in east Full story

UN: Israeli 2014 Gaza operation most 'deadly' since 1967
   

UN: Israeli 2014 Gaza operation most 'deadly' since 1967

More than 100,000 people remain displaced because some 12,500 destroyed homes cannot be rebuilt Full story

US Christian minister indicted in planning to burn mosque
   

US Christian minister indicted in planning to burn mosque

Robert Doggart planned to attack the Muslim-majority town of Islamberg, New York Full story

World remembers Israel's killing of 2,147 Palestinians, destruction of 64 mosques
   

World remembers Israel's killing of 2,147 Palestinians, destruction of 64 mosques

July 7 marks first anniversary of Israel's war on Gaza, the world’s most densely populated area Full story

Turkish expert: Slain members of Egypt's Brotherhood likely 'executed'
   

Turkish expert: Slain members of Egypt's Brotherhood likely 'executed'

Nine Muslim Brotherhood members killed last week by Egyptian security forces appear to have been executed, according to a Turkish forensic expert who examined photos of the crime scene. Full story

'Silent crisis' for Turkey's Afghan refugees
   

'Silent crisis' for Turkey's Afghan refugees

Afghans claim their situation has worsened as international community struggles to cope with millions fleeing Syrian war Full story

Thousands march to mark Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia
   

Thousands march to mark Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia

The walk is expected to conclude three days later at a cemetery in Potocari village where funerals will be held for 136 victims, whose remains were found recently Full story

Anadolu Agency journalist hurt in Syria taken to Turkey
   

Anadolu Agency journalist hurt in Syria taken to Turkey

Reporter covering opposition offensive in Aleppo will be treated at a hospital in southern Turkey Full story

Car bomb kills 25 Syrian troops in Aleppo: Opposition
   

Car bomb kills 25 Syrian troops in Aleppo: Opposition

Deadly bombing, which is followed by fresh push on Aleppo by opposition forces, reportedly carried out by Nusra Front Full story

Secret papers show Greek plans for 1983 Cyprus invasion
   

Secret papers show Greek plans for 1983 Cyprus invasion

British documents reveal Athens proposed sending troops in response to Turkish Cypriot independence Full story

Srebrenica survivor: 'We live with it every day'
   

Srebrenica survivor: 'We live with it every day'

Hasan Hasanovic lost his father, uncle and twin brother amid murderous 1995 rampage in Bosnian War Full story

Guinean, Senegalese Muslims reconcile over Conakry mosque
   

Guinean, Senegalese Muslims reconcile over Conakry mosque

During the fasting month of Ramadan, thousands of Senegalese and Guinean Muslims flock to one of Conakry’s most popular mosques each week to perform Friday prayers. Full story

Heatwave threatens Iraq's displaced children
   

Heatwave threatens Iraq's displaced children

Internally displaced children are most affected by heat wave due to poor conditions at IDP camps Full story

Egypt detains 63 Muslim Brotherhood members
   

Egypt detains 63 Muslim Brotherhood members

Latest arrests come only days after security forces gun down nine Brotherhood members in West Cairo apartment Full story

PLO: Israel killed 23 Palestinians since start of 2015
   

PLO: Israel killed 23 Palestinians since start of 2015

23 Palestinians killed -- and thousands others detained -- this year, Palestine Liberation Organization asserts Full story

Charges filed against capsized Philippine ferry’s crew
   

Charges filed against capsized Philippine ferry’s crew

Comes after other survivors filed multiple murder charges and complaints of reckless imprudence Full story

Greeks head for polls in bailout referendum
   

Greeks head for polls in bailout referendum

Millions eligible to vote in poll on austerity bailout that could lead to euro exit Full story

Funerals of 136 Bosnian victims to mark anniversary
   

Funerals of 136 Bosnian victims to mark anniversary

Remains of victims of Srebrenica massacre identified over past year Full story

Holland bans gatherings after protests over police violence
   

Holland bans gatherings after protests over police violence

Netherlands imposes temporary ban on public gatherings following three days of protest over death of Caribbean man in police custody Full story

Islamophobic attacks increased by 23.5 percent in France
   

Islamophobic attacks increased by 23.5 percent in France

French NGO reports rise in Islamophobic attacks in France by 23.5 percent since Charlie Hebdo shootings Full story

Yemen: 858 civilians in Aden killed in 102 days of clashes
   

Yemen: 858 civilians in Aden killed in 102 days of clashes

Aden has been witnessing fierce battles for past three months between Houthi militia and Popular Resistance Committees Full story

Nine Muslim Brotherhood members killed in Egypt raid
   

Nine Muslim Brotherhood members killed in Egypt raid

Killings came shortly after more than 60 soldiers were killed in string of militant attacks in Sinai Peninsula Full story

Ban accepts UN failed Srebrenica victims
   

Ban accepts UN failed Srebrenica victims

Secretary general says blame shared by UN and member states Full story

Spanish MEP Miranda Paz to sue Israel over incarceration
   

Spanish MEP Miranda Paz to sue Israel over incarceration

Lawmaker aboard Gaza flotilla detained for more than 24 hours Full story

Indonesia president pays tribute to plane crash victims
   

Indonesia president pays tribute to plane crash victims

Bodies now removed from site where air force plane crashed shortly after takeoff killing at least 141 people Full story

UN Gaza report 'relevant for ICC war crimes investigator'
   

UN Gaza report 'relevant for ICC war crimes investigator'

Chairwoman of the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry on the 2014 Gaza Conflict says its report can be a useful starting point for an ICC investigator Full story

Uighur leader: World silent while persecution goes on
   

Uighur leader: World silent while persecution goes on

Senior official from World Uyghur Congress accusing Beijing of 'unnamed war against Muslims and Islam' Full story

Nepal’s religious minorities battle for burial grounds
   

Nepal’s religious minorities battle for burial grounds

Without their own burial grounds and in face of hostility, burying dead is battle for Nepali Muslims and Christians Full story

Freedom passanger Marianne in Ashdod port
   

Freedom passanger Marianne in Ashdod port

Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor says another ship will head Gaza within 48 hours Full story

Sweden reacts to Israeli capture of Gaza flotilla vessel
   

Sweden reacts to Israeli capture of Gaza flotilla vessel

The Israeli navy intervention took place in international waters, Swedish Foreign Ministry notes Full story

Terror state Israel denounced as UN's Gaza report presented
   

Terror state Israel denounced as UN's Gaza report presented

Racism and terrorism accusations levelled at heated session of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva Full story

Plane crash leaves at least 113 dead in Indonesia
   

Plane crash leaves at least 113 dead in Indonesia

Air force plane crashed shortly after takeoff into residential area of North Sumatra's provincial capital, killing at least 113 people Full story

Terror state Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla Marianne in international waters
   

Terror state Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla Marianne in international waters

Marianne of Gothenburg, a humanitarian aid vessel headed to Gaza Strip from Sweden was approached by three Israeli military boats early on Monday in international waters and afterwards intercepted by the Israeli military, according to the official statement by the Ship to Gaza initiative. Full story

Pakistan: Heatwave death toll tops 1,400
   

Pakistan: Heatwave death toll tops 1,400

Local and federal authorities blame each other for increasing number of deaths Full story

Capital of Pain: Srebrenica
   

Capital of Pain: Srebrenica

Imagine a country, every step gives you a story under it’s soil. Imagine a country, you feel hundreds of kids around you but you won’t see any. Imagine a country with young souls, they are only children, around ten years old. Full story

'At least 30 British' feared dead in Tunisia attack
   

'At least 30 British' feared dead in Tunisia attack

According to British media reports, 30 people out of the 38 dead in the terrorist gun attack on Friday's Tunisian beach are British citizens Full story

Bosnian town remembers massacre
   

Bosnian town remembers massacre

Grieving relatives return to site where 70 people were murdered Full story

Tunisia: 39 killed, 34 injured in tourist hotel attack
   

Tunisia: 39 killed, 34 injured in tourist hotel attack

Ministry spokesman says number of casualties could rise Full story

France: One dead, two injured in attack on factory
   

France: One dead, two injured in attack on factory

Suspect had 'no criminal record' but was flagged in 2006 as 'possibly radicalized' by French intelligence services, says Interior Minister Full story

Kuwait: 27 killed in suicide attack on Shia mosque
   

Kuwait: 27 killed in suicide attack on Shia mosque

Suicide bomber blows himself up inside Imam Sadiq Mosque during Friday prayers, Daesh claims responsibility Full story

Pakistan heat wave eases but death toll tops 1,200
   

Pakistan heat wave eases but death toll tops 1,200

Hundreds still being treated for heatstroke as deadly heatwave eases in southern Pakistan Full story

Morsi supporters stage protests ahead of coup anniversary
   

Morsi supporters stage protests ahead of coup anniversary

Scores of protesters march on Friday in several provinces, including Cairo, Alexandria and Gharbiya in Nile Delta Full story

'Over 11,000 Syrians tortured to death' since 2011
   

'Over 11,000 Syrians tortured to death' since 2011

Three or four Syrians on average die because of torture every day, says report by UK rights group Full story

Third Gaza Freedom Flotilla sets sail from Greece
   

Third Gaza Freedom Flotilla sets sail from Greece

If weather conditions permit and the Israelis don’t create any hindrances, it is estimated that the flotilla would arrive in Gaza between two and four days Full story

Terrorist organization Daesh car bomb kills 12, injures 38 in Syria's Kobani
   

Terrorist organization Daesh car bomb kills 12, injures 38 in Syria's Kobani

Attack comes as clashes between Daesh militants and Syrian-Kurdish fighters intensify Full story

Holland's ugly politician Wilders airs Probhet Muhammad toons on TV
   

Holland's ugly politician Wilders airs Probhet Muhammad toons on TV

In the nearly three minute long new video aired on Youtube and Dutch national television, far-right Dutch politician Wilders shows cartoons of the prophet Full story

Freed Al Jazeera journalist opposes Egypt’s dictatorship
   

Freed Al Jazeera journalist opposes Egypt’s dictatorship

'I hate dictatorships. I am against the dictatorship regime in Egypt,' released Al Jazeera TV journalist Ahmed Mansour says Full story

'Hypocrisy of West' post Egypt's Morsi verdict slammed
   

'Hypocrisy of West' post Egypt's Morsi verdict slammed

The Union of Academicians and Authors of Muslim World has criticized the reaction of the West in the aftermath of death sentences given to Mohamed Morsi Full story

Egypt to remove Brotherhood books from mosque libraries
   

Egypt to remove Brotherhood books from mosque libraries

Ministry of Religious Endowments says it plans to remove all books that incite extremism from mosque libraries Full story

Rights groups call on US Justice Dept. to probe CIA torture
   

Rights groups call on US Justice Dept. to probe CIA torture

'Significant new information’ in agency’s final torture report needs further review, says groups Full story

UN warns of millions of avoidable children deaths by 2030
   

UN warns of millions of avoidable children deaths by 2030

68 million children under five will die from avoidable causes by 2030 unless world acts, UN children's fund says in report Full story

UN report points out Israel's 2014 Gaza violations
   

UN report points out Israel's 2014 Gaza violations

'Israel must break with its lamentable track record in holding wrong doers accountable,' says a UN report Full story

US to pay stipends to Syrian fighters against Daesh
   

US to pay stipends to Syrian fighters against Daesh

The U.S. will pay stipends to Syrian moderates fighting the Daesh terror group, a Pentagon spokeswoman said Monday. Full story

31 civilians wounded in Afghan parliament attack
   

31 civilians wounded in Afghan parliament attack

Officials say 7 Taliban fighters killed in attack on Afghan parliament Full story

More than 600 killed by Pakistan heatwave
   

More than 600 killed by Pakistan heatwave

Provincial chief minister says that alongside deaths in Karachi, 200 have died in southern Sindh's interior Full story

Obama hosts iftar dinner at White House
   

Obama hosts iftar dinner at White House

'We affirm that whatever our faith, we are one family,' says Obama Full story

Switzerland urged not to extradite Bosnia's war hero
   

Switzerland urged not to extradite Bosnia's war hero

The Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina has called on Switzerland to not extradite its citizen, Naser Oric, to Serbia Full story

Gaza Freedom Flotilla all set to sail from Greece
   

Gaza Freedom Flotilla all set to sail from Greece

Tunisia's former president al-Marzouki and a number European activists have arrived in Greece to join the convoy that aims to end the Israeli siege on Gaza Full story

German court jails Al Jazeera journalist ahead of hearing
   

German court jails Al Jazeera journalist ahead of hearing

Lawyer for Ahmed Mansour says his release expected at Monday's trial, while Egypt prosecutor general calls for his extradition Full story

Many Egyptians fearful in Ramadan amid new ‘security measures’
   

Many Egyptians fearful in Ramadan amid new ‘security measures’

Egyptians are now required to register with police in order to make itikaf, where Muslims withdraw into mosques to devote themselves to worship during Ramadan Full story

Rohingya, locals observe Ramadan in Indonesian shelters
   

Rohingya, locals observe Ramadan in Indonesian shelters

Sumatra shelters full of locals forced to flee erupting Mount Sinabung, Rohingya migrants who washed up on shores Full story

UN hails Turkey, largest refugee hosting country
   

UN hails Turkey, largest refugee hosting country

Refugee chief Guterres, goodwill ambassador Jolie thank Turkey for ongoing refugee response, urge world to take more action Full story

Anti-Islam politician publishes Prophet Muhammad cartoons
   

Anti-Islam politician publishes Prophet Muhammad cartoons

Dutch MP Wilders uploads controversial cartoons on YouTube after his party showed them on public television Full story

Syrian serial killer Assad slain 10 in Aleppo
   

Syrian serial killer Assad slain 10 in Aleppo

15 others wounded in rocket attacks on Syria's second city Full story

Renewed Confederate flag debate after US church killings
   

Renewed Confederate flag debate after US church killings

Hundreds of thousands sign petition calling for removal of flag from the South Carolina Capitol Full story

2,000 people protest PEGIDA in Germany
   

2,000 people protest PEGIDA in Germany

Citizens pour out in Frankfurt after 200 PEGIDA members march in city and chant against Islam and migrants Full story

Al-Jazeera calls on Germany to release its journalist
   

Al-Jazeera calls on Germany to release its journalist

Al-Jazeera journalist was arrested in Germany 'at the request of the Egyptian authorities' Full story

Humanity lesson to Charleston terrorist by victims family: They forgive him
   

Humanity lesson to Charleston terrorist by victims family: They forgive him

Several family members of the nine people killed at Charleston's Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church balanced their grief with forgiveness at Dylann Roof’s first court appearance this afternoon. Full story

Protestors march against Egyptian bloody hand Sisi in South Africa
   

Protestors march against Egyptian bloody hand Sisi in South Africa

Organizers says protest follows demonstration at African Union summit in Johannesburg. Full story

Myanmar sends 37 more boat people back to Bangladesh
   

Myanmar sends 37 more boat people back to Bangladesh

Bangladesh confirms migrants taken from Ghumdhum, on border with Myanmar, to Cox’s Bazar, where they will be handed to police Full story

8 million South Sudanese face hunger amid $1.1bn funding shortfall
   

8 million South Sudanese face hunger amid $1.1bn funding shortfall

Aid groups say deficit could lead to starvation for as many as 4.6 million South Sudanese, about 40 percent of population Full story

In Indonesia, breaking fast not just Muslim affair
   

In Indonesia, breaking fast not just Muslim affair

Members of other religions join Muslims to dine in mosques, while some locals eat iftar at the homes of other faiths Full story

West's reaction to Morsi death penalty criticized
   

West's reaction to Morsi death penalty criticized

Experts question why the reactions of Western countries, including the US have been lackluster in the aftermath of Morsi's death sentence Full story

Boat captain talks of Australia 'bribe'
   

Boat captain talks of Australia 'bribe'

Indonesia police question captain of migrant vessel, who claims to have been paid by Australian official Full story

Ramadan begins Thursday in many Arab, African countries
   

Ramadan begins Thursday in many Arab, African countries

Thirteen Arab countries and some African countries to mark beginning of Ramadan Thursday Full story

236 human trafficking witnesses under Thai protection
   

236 human trafficking witnesses under Thai protection

Witnesses under police protection after receiving death threats, intimidating visits by migrant trafficking network Full story

A 'terrorist' attacked a black church and killed nine in Charleston
   

A 'terrorist' attacked a black church and killed nine in Charleston

U.S. police have said that they are searching for a white male in connection with the fatal shooting of at least nine people at a black church. Full story

US ambassador to UN warns of chlorine use in Syria
   

US ambassador to UN warns of chlorine use in Syria

Samantha Power also cautions Iran sanctions snapback if potential agreement violated Full story

Human Rights Watch calls on Egypt to stop executions
   

Human Rights Watch calls on Egypt to stop executions

Human Rights Watch says convictions are based almost entirely on security officials’ testimony Full story

More than 5,000 Syrian refugees cross into Turkey
   

More than 5,000 Syrian refugees cross into Turkey

Turkey decided to let Syrians into the country after clashes intensified in the eastern and the southern parts of Tal Abyad, officials say Full story

'Gaza beach killings should be referred to ICC'
   

'Gaza beach killings should be referred to ICC'

‘I never expected them [the Israeli army] to own up to their vile deeds,’ says grieving mother of slain child Full story

'Terror state Israel's Gaza report a lie'
   

'Terror state Israel's Gaza report a lie'

Palestinian faction says Israel overestimates number of militants killed in last summer's Gaza offensive Full story

Georgia: Flash floods kill 12, zoo animals roam capital
   

Georgia: Flash floods kill 12, zoo animals roam capital

Dozens of animals including lions, bears, tigers, wolves and a hippo have been set loose and can be seen roaming around the streets of Tbilisi Full story

Activists pledge online support for Egypt's Morsi
   

Activists pledge online support for Egypt's Morsi

At least 2,500 activists from all world over have pledged support for Egypt’s first elected President Morsi through Istanbul-based 'Freemorsi.org' Full story

Nigerian president orders army probe after Amnesty report
   

Nigerian president orders army probe after Amnesty report

Any claim of abuses under President Buhari "would be swiftly investigated and dealt with," says presidential spokesman. Full story

Israeli vampire Peres: ‘I’m pleased with the election results in Turkey’
   

Israeli vampire Peres: ‘I’m pleased with the election results in Turkey’

Former president of Israel from 2007 to 2014, Shimon Peres, stated on Monday that he was pleased with the election results in Turkey. Full story

How Turkey's next government will be formed
   

How Turkey's next government will be formed

After no party achieved a parliamentary majority, Turkey faces three options -- coalition, a minority government or snap elections under an interim government Full story

Nepal's struggle to raise quake reconstruction funds
   

Nepal's struggle to raise quake reconstruction funds

Nepal government struggling to raise quake relief funds after corruption, poor governance accusations Full story

Mexicans vote amid turmoil and violence
   

Mexicans vote amid turmoil and violence

Millions of Mexican citizens headed to the polls Sunday, under the cloak of violence for thousands of public offices, including all 500 members of the lower house of Congress, hundreds of mayors, and nine state governors. Full story

Moroccan hospital serves more than 500,000 Syrians in Jordan
   

Moroccan hospital serves more than 500,000 Syrians in Jordan

Field hospital deployed by Moroccan army provides health services to Syrian refugees since 2012 Full story

Silence on Egypt's coup brings deals worth billions
   

Silence on Egypt's coup brings deals worth billions

Volume of deals signed by Western companies has reached $138 billion since the ousting of Mohamed Morsi in mid-2013 Full story

Pakistan forms committee for Rohingya Muslims
   

Pakistan forms committee for Rohingya Muslims

High-level ministers group to address relief efforts as Pakistanis protest Rohingya deaths Full story