Hindu boy converts to Islam on TV in Pakistan
July 27th, 2012 - 11:55 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 27 (IANS) A Pakistani television show broadcast live a Hindu boy converting to Islam, prompting a leading daily to say that it sent "a clear signal that other ... Read more...
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Dozen Canadians training for jihad in Pakistani terror camp
January 17th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Jan 17 (IANS) Canadian authorities are worried after reports that a dozen Canadian converts to Islam are getting trained for jihad at an Al Qaeda camp in ... Read more...
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Canadians training in Al-Qaeda terrorist camps in Pak for future strikes in homeland
January 15th, 2011 - 6:50 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 15(ANI): About 12 Canadian converts to Islam are reportedly undertaking terrorist training in Pakistan.According to the Asia Times, the men have been receiving jihadi training in Al-Qaeda camps in North ... Read more...
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Converts to Islam double in Britain, says study
January 4th, 2011 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 4 (IANS) The number of Britons choosing to become Muslims has nearly doubled in the past decade, according to a study by an inter-faith think tank. The study by think ... Read more...
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How to run snitches inside a terrorist group
December 26th, 2010 - 11:35 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 26 (ANI): What's the best way to penetrate a terrorist organisation? Think as they do - pick out the outcasts and prey on their anxieties.The Naval Criminal Investigative Service created ... Read more...
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`Devastating impact if West terror strike traced to Pakistan’
October 7th, 2010 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 7 (IANS) A terror attack in the West that is traced back to Pakistan "could have devastating consequences" for the country, said an editorial in a leading Pakistani daily.An editorial ... Read more...
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Converts to Islam should go public: Malaysian Muslim clergy
September 1st, 2010 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 1 (IANS) Malaysia's Muslim religious leaders Wednesday supported the government's proposal to get converts to Islam to publicly announce their religious status, saying this would avoid future family disputes.
They ... Read more...
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Alleged militant mosque leader killed in shootout with FBI
October 29th, 2009 - 2:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 29 (DPA) A Detroit mosque leader accused of heading a Muslim militant group died Wednesday in a shootout with federal agents conducting raids that led to the arrests of eight ... Read more...
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Western terror recruits attending camps in Pakistan increasing: Washington Post
October 19th, 2009 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Oct 19 (IANS) A rising number of Western recruits - including Americans -are travelling to Afghanistan and Pakistan to attend paramilitary training camps, the Washington Post reported Monday ... Read more...
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Terrorist recruits from West making a beeline for Afghanistan, Pakistan: Experts
October 19th, 2009 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
Berlin (Germany), Oct.19 (ANI): US and European counter-terrorism officials have said that a rising number of Western recruits -- including Americans -- are traveling to Afghanistan and Pakistan to attend paramilitary ... Read more...
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Germany arrests Islamist bound for Pakistan
August 28th, 2009 - 4:59 pm ICT by IANS
Karlsruhe (Germany), Aug 28 (DPA) German authorities said Friday they had arrested a man suspected of aiding a terrorist bomb plot, and a newspaper said he was picked up as he was ... Read more...
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Jacko embraces Islam; changes name to Mikaeel
November 21st, 2008 - 11:19 am ICT by ANI
London, Nov 21 (ANI): Michael Jackson has converted to Islam and has changed his name to Mikaeel, according to reports.According to the Sun, the 50-year-old singer wore traditional Islamic dress as ... Read more...
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European converts to Islam moving to Peshawar
June 26th, 2008 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar , June 26 (ANI): Peshawar is attracting a number of European converts to Islam.We were surprised to learn that European converts to Islam are staying in Peshawar in areas where ... Read more...
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