French counter-terrorism forces based in West Africa killed 10 suspected militants who are allegedly involved in murdering police officers in Burkina Faso last November.

France troops in Sahel combat Islamist militant groups

Pakistani pregnant woman gets nail hammered into head in the hope for a boy

French government forms new body to 'reshape' Islam, rid it of extremism

Islam, the second religion in France is all set to witness regulatory changes. The French government has announced 'The Forum of Islam'.

France introduces 'The Forum of Islam'

Al Qaeda chief Zawahiri, in a new video, criticises UN for being hostile towards Islam

Establishing the extreme version of the Sharia rule and also promoting Islamic teaching are the pillars upon which two crazy militant political-religious organisations, TLP and TTP stand for the Pakistan establishment. Both these opposition groups have proven to be a bit of a nightmare. WION brings you an overview of their beginnings, composition, and also their rise to prominence within Pakistan.

How TTP became largest and most actively armed opposition to Pakistani establishment?

Indonesian ex-President Sukarno’s daughter Sukmawati embraces Hinduism in conversion from Islam

Indonesian ex-President Sukarno’s daughter to convert from Islam to Hinduism

Opinion | The Battle for the soul of Islam: Will the real reformer of the faith stand up?

In a bid to boost attendance, Uzbekistan will allow girls to wear headscarves in schools

Taliban kill Afghan folk singer days after having tea with him

'Islamic system' only way to Afghan peace: Taliban

Thirteen people went on trial in France accused of cyberbullying or death threats against a teenage girl who posted online comments critical of Islam.

France: 13 on trial over online abuse, death threats against teenager girl

Pakistan govt decides to uphold blasphemy law despite European Parliament's calls for review

Bangladesh is reeling under the Islamist extremism, one that is threatening its economic development. 13 people have been killed in the violent protests in Dhaka and several Hindu temples have also been targeted. WION tells you more.

Rise of political Islam and Islamist terrorism in Bangladesh

Germany is combating radical Islam with an unprecedented crackdown. - A radical group has been outlawed - 800 cops, including SWAT teams, conducted raids - The de-facto recruiter for ISIS has been jailed WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Germany fights radical Islam

German police carried out early morning raids in 26 locations in Berlin and surrounding areas after Germany ban a radical Islamist group.

Germany: Police raid 26 locations in Berlin after banning radical Islamic group

Opinion: What does it take to recontextualise Islam in Saudi schoolbooks?

French lawmakers approve bill to battle Islamist extremism

French parliament to vote on anti-extremism bill to bolster ‘secular’ system

Islamophobia: A fungible prop for Muslim religious soft power

The topmost Muslim Council in France has adopted a 'charter of principles' to make Islam more compatible with French values. French Muslims are upholding secularism, the French govt is 'saluting' the efforts. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: French Muslim body adopts Charter of Principles

Opinion: Indonesia potentially set to take on China and claim leadership of ‘moderate’ Islam

Each year, 1,000 Pakistani minority girls kidnapped, forcibly converted to Islam

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