Malaysian church attacked amid Allah dispute

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 21:39

A Malaysian newspaper says church was attacked with firebombs early on Monday, sparking concerns of escalating tension amid a dispute over the use of the word "Allah" by non-Muslims.

Malaysian leader says Christians must heed `Allah` ban

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 02:27

Malaysian Christians must obey rules forbidding them from using the word "Allah", the country`s leader was quoted as saying on Friday, breaking his silence in a festering row that has raised fears of religious conflict.

13 killed in Karachi on violence-hit day

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 04:32

At least 13 people were killed on Wednesday, including three policemen, on a violence-hit day in Pakistan`s biggest city.

Malaysia confiscates 300 Bibles for using word Allah

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 12:40

Malaysian authorities have seized more than 300 Bibles from a Christian group because they use the word Allah to refer to God.

London terror attack accused declares himself soldier of Allah

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 23:06

One of two British Muslims accused of the murder of a British soldier on the streets of London on Monday admitted to the killing in court, telling the jury that he loved al Qaeda and was "obeying the command of Allah".

Malaysian politicians speak out against `Allah` ruling

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 20:45

Malaysia`s top politicians and academics today termed as "very disturbing" a court ruling that barred non-Muslims from using the word "Allah" to refer to God in the Muslim-majority nation.

Pak army chief to retire as scheduled

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 20:55

Pakistan`s powerful Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Sunday declared that he was not seeking any more extension and would retire as scheduled on November 29, laying to rest intense speculation about his future.

Malaysia asks Vatican envoy not to back use of `Allah` word

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 18:59

Malaysian authorities have asked Vatican`s ambassador to the country to retract his support for the use of the word "Allah" among Christians, saying it can threaten unity among Malaysians.

Blast in Pakistan`s Balochistan province kills eight

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 14:43

A powerful bomb ripped through a crowded market at Dera Allah Yar town in the restive Balochistan province of Pakistan on Friday, killing eight persons and injuring more than 40 others, officials said.

Dutch artist seeks to register `Allah` trademark

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 15:41

A Dutch artist has made a bid to register the name "Allah" as a trademark, saying it is an "incredibly beautiful name".

Non-Muslims can’t use `Allah`, says Malaysian Sultan

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 14:14

The Sultan of the Malaysian state of Selangor has barred non-Muslims in the state from using “Allah”, saying it is a sacred word exclusive to Muslims.