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Bangladesh, which touts itself as Asia's fastest-growing economy, is mired in political turmoil. Deadly clashes over a general election in January have thrown into question the country's reputation as a moderate Islamic nation. [1]

JAKARTA — The capital of Muslim-majority Indonesia is on edge ahead of what is expected to be a second massive protest by conservative Muslims against its Christian governor and no group more so than its Chinese minority. [3]

PoliticsIndonesia works to weaken radical Islam through education New university aims to produce moderate Muslims, become international hub Indonesia's International Islamic University opened in 2021 in Depok, West Java. [4]

Global Church News - San Diego Plans Diocesan Synod, a New Way of ‘Being Church May 20, 2016 The Diocese of San Diego will soon be assuming a vanguard role in demonstrating how local churches can embrace the “synodality” promoted by Pope Francis. [5]

ACEH SINGKIL, Indonesia — Authorities in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province said on Sunday several Christian churches would be shut down this week, just days after a mob burned down a church, killing one person and injuring several others. [6]

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's Islamist political parties are playing up support for the Palestinian group Hamas in its war with Israel, aiming to tap into domestic public anger as the country prepares for elections early next year. [7]

ISLAMABAD -- Molvi Obaidullah teaches at a religious school in the Pakistani city of Quetta, where his students get free meals, housing and an education focused on Islamic theology. [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-05-22 · 75% match

Bangladesh's image as a moderate Muslim nation at stake

Bangladesh, which touts itself as Asia's fastest-growing economy, is mired in political turmoil. Deadly clashes over a general election in January have thrown into question the country's reputation as a moderate Islamic nation.

[2] FI yle.fi · 2013-08-27 · 40% match

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“According to information in the press, one Finn and one person who lived in Finland have died in the fighting in Syria,” the ministry said in a statement on the extent of violent extremism in Finland.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-12-01 · 71% match

Indonesia Protests Awaken Fears for Minority Chinese

JAKARTA — The capital of Muslim-majority Indonesia is on edge ahead of what is expected to be a second massive protest by conservative Muslims against its Christian governor and no group more so than its Chinese minority.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-09-18 · 52% match

Indonesia works to weaken radical Islam through education

PoliticsIndonesia works to weaken radical Islam through education New university aims to produce moderate Muslims, become international hub Indonesia's International Islamic University opened in 2021 in Depok, West Java.

[5] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 50% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - San Diego Plans Diocesan Synod, a New Way of ‘Being Church May 20, 2016 The Diocese of San Diego will soon be assuming a vanguard role in demonstrating how local churches can embrace the “synodality” promoted by Pope Francis.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-10-19 · 44% match

Indonesia’s Aceh to Close Churches after Pressure from Muslim Groups

ACEH SINGKIL, Indonesia — Authorities in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province said on Sunday several Christian churches would be shut down this week, just days after a mob burned down a church, killing one person and injuring several others.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-11-26 · 43% match

Pakistani Islamist parties tap electorate anger over Israel-Hamas war

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's Islamist political parties are playing up support for the Palestinian group Hamas in its war with Israel, aiming to tap into domestic public anger as the country prepares for elections early next year.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-01-09 · 43% match

Looser oversight of Pakistan religious schools spurs extremism fears

ISLAMABAD -- Molvi Obaidullah teaches at a religious school in the Pakistani city of Quetta, where his students get free meals, housing and an education focused on Islamic theology.

[9] MM asianews.it · 47% match translated from es

Radicales hindúes atacan una prestigiosa universidad islámica en Uttar Pradesh

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[10] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 47% match

US Religious Leaders Condemn Growing Islamophobia

By JIM LOBE and DANIEL LUBAN / IPS WRITERS Wednesday, September 8, 2010 By JIM LOBE and DANIEL LUBAN / IPS WRITERS Wednesday, September 8, 2010 By JIM LOBE and DANIEL LUBAN / IPS WRITERS Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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