Islamic

Islamic court makeover in Malaysia: Two women appointed to sharia court bench

29 Jul 2010

In an Islamic judicial system that has been criticized as biased against women, two women have been cleared to hear the same cases as their male colleagues in sharia court. They will join the bench on Aug. 2.

Islamic militants claim responsibility for suicide attack on network

29 Jul 2010

Islamic militants with ties to al Qaeda claimed responsibility Thursday for this week's suicide attack on a television station in Iraq that killed at least six people and wounded 20 others.

Qatar International Islamic Bank Seeks 81 Per Cent Stake In Bank Of Britain

29 Jul 2010

DOHA, July 29 (Bernama) -- Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) wants to raise its holding in Islamic Bank of Britain to a "significant stake" by offering to buy new shares, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.