German anti-Islam group marches in Britain

Pegida, a populist anti-Islam movement – in Germany. It only held its first march against the “Islamisation of the West” in the German city of Dresden last October; now, it seems, it is ready to spread its message internationally. Branches have been set up in several other countries, including France and Spain, and the Newcastle…

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Newcastle United Creates Prayer Room to Accommodate Muslim Players

3 April 2013   Newcastle United, a premier league side with seven Muslim players in its first-team squad, believed to be the most in the premier league, established a Muslim prayer room in its stadium to accommodate the pre-match spiritual needs of its players.  

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Newcastle United’s Muslim players come under pressure over the controversial sponsorship deal with moneylenders

10 October 2012   Football team Newcastle United cut a controversial £24 Million bound sponsorship deal with moneylender company Wonga. The deal drew immediate criticism from public for the high interest rate that the company charges for the loans. One of the harshest criticisms came from Nick Forbes, the leader of Newcastle City Council, who…

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DVD aims to challenge Islamophobia

An MP says he will do everything in his power to make sure copies of a DVD tackling Islamophobia can be seen in every school in the country. Produced by Show Racism the Red Card (SRTRC), the 40 minute long presentation accompanied with relevant educational pack, aims to challenge myths and stereotypes regarding Islam. The…

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