A radicalized physician, he was seen as the intellectual spine of Osama bin Laden’s terrorist organization and ran it after Bin Laden was killed in 2011.
Tag: Muslims and Islam
In West Africa and Beyond, Mali’s Famed Manuscripts Are Put to Use
Tens of thousands of manuscripts were smuggled out of Timbuktu under jihadists’ noses, containing a wealth of knowledge about science, governance and peace-making. Now the public is getting a look.
Religious Unrest Spreads in India With Killing of Hindu Man
Two Muslim men filmed themselves attacking a Hindu, a tailor, who had been accused of backing anti-Islamic remarks.
Prominent Activist in India Arrested Over Crusade Against Modi in Deadly Riots
Teesta Setalvad was detained by an antiterrorism squad to face charges of fabricating evidence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Haleh Afshar, Who Fought for Rights of Muslim Women, Dies at 77
An Iranian-born British scholar and self-described “Muslim feminist,” she joined the House of Lords and advised the British government on women’s issues.
Saudi Arabia Eases Some Covid Precautions Before the Hajj
Even as coronavirus cases rise steadily, the kingdom has announced the lifting of most Covid precautions as it prepares to receive roughly a million Muslim pilgrims.
U.A.E. Bans ‘Lightyear,’ Disney Film with Same-Sex Kiss
The United Arab Emirates banned the animated film, an offshoot of the “Toy Story” movies, from its cinemas. Censors in Indonesia and Malaysia are also considering restrictions.
U.N. Human Rights Chief Decides Not to Seek a Second Term
The announcement by Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, came a month after she was criticized by rights groups for traveling to China.
Your Monday Briefing: Russia Encircles Sievierdonetsk
The last Ukrainian-held city in Luhansk is teetering on the brink.
Protests Over Prophet Muhammad Comments Turn Deadly in India
Two young protesters were killed in eastern India on Friday amid demonstrations by Muslims across South Asia.