The Muslim News Awards for Excellence Ceremony
Eleventh Muslim Awards Ceremony – Photographs
Photographs from the eleventh awards ceremony for the Muslim News Awards of Excellence 2013 may be found below.
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British police have made two further arrests following the murder of a soldier in London. Earlier, the media revealed the identity of the suspects arrested at the scene as well as that of the victim.
Niger: Militants revenge attack hits military, uranium mine
Rebel groups have carried out suicide bombings at a Niger military base and a French-owned mine. The assault came in response to a French-led military operation this year which ousted militants from northern Mali.
Palestine: Israeli soldiers kidnap five Palestinians near Jenin
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Turkey: Syrian committees draft new peace proposals ahead of Geneva 2
Members of Arab League and Syrian National Coalition have drafted new proposals aimed at ending the Syrian civil war. Their plans come in anticipation of a US-Russia backed peace conference slated for June.
Pakistan: Owner of CD shop killed in Quetta hand grenade attack
Unknown assailants lobbed a hand grenade at a shop on Quetta’s Sariab Road on Friday killing its owner.
Sweden: Schools burn on fifth night of Stockholm riots
At least two schools, a police station, and 15 cars were set ablaze in Stockholm on Thursday night as riots in the suburbs of the Swedish capital continued for the fifth straight night.
Syria agrees to attend international peace conference, Russia says
Syrian Govt had agreed in principle to attend international peace conference proposed by Russia and US, Russia said and criticized what it called attempts to undermine peace efforts.
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US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Israel to prevent further settlement construction where possible to help revitalize Middle East peace hopes.
Palestine: Israeli settlers puncture car tires near Bethlehem, write racist graffiti
A number of Israeli settlers punctured tires of five vehicles near the Gilo Israeli settlement, illegally built on Palestinian lands near Beit Jala, in Bethlehem.
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Justice Secretary, Rt Hon Chris Grayling, MP, presenting Alhambra Arts award to Comedian and actor, Jeff Mirza at The Muslim News Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner on 25 March. (photo: Sumayya Juma/The Muslim News)
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