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Muslims in Pakistan Protest Burning of Quran in Sweden

Muslims across Pakistan took to the streets on Friday to mark a “Day of the Sanctity of Quran” following the burning of the Islamic holy book in Stockholm, Sweden. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for anti-Sweden protests, urging his compatriots to send a strong message by demonstrating against the incident. The rallies, which included lawyers,… Read More »

France Riots Ease as Mayors Call for Anti-Violence Rally

The recent riots in France following the shooting of teenager Nahel M during a police traffic stop seem to be calming down after five days of violent protests. The number of arrests has decreased, with over 150 people arrested on Sunday night, compared to over 700 the previous night. Calls for an end to the… Read More »