Christians hold largest percentage of global wealth: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 16:54

It said the total wealth held by Christians stood at USD 107,280 billion, which account for over 55 percent of worldwide wealth, followed by Muslims at the second place with wealth of USD 11,335 billion (5.8 percent) and Hindu (USD 6,505 billion, 3.3 percent).

Ruthless Christian militias hunt down Muslims in CAR capital

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 19:44

Rudimentary weapons taken from Christian extremist militias by French troops in the capital of the Central African Republic were piled up on the ground, near the body of a young man whose ears were ripped off.

Azam Khan asks Muslims to unite to prevent Modi from becoming PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 18:43

Asking the Muslim community to remain united to prevent Narendra Modi from becoming Prime Minister, Uttar Pradesh Minister Mohd Azam Khan on Tuesday said a big conspiracy was going on to divide Muslims.

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.

Myanmar Buddhists killed more than 40 Muslims: UN

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 23:59

United Nations confirmed that 48 Muslims were killed when Buddhist mobs attacked village in Myanmar, violence that has been denied by the government since it was first reported just over a week ago.

`Biswa Ijtema` begins in Bangladesh

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 21:33

Thousands of Muslims from around world congregated on the outskirts of the Bangladeshi capital for the "Biswa Ijtema", billed as the second largest annual gathering of the faith after the Haj.

UN rights chief urges Myanmar to probe sectarian killings

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 02:28

UN human rights chief Navi Pillay urged Myanmar on Thursday to investigate reports that more than 40 people had been killed in attacks on Rohingya Muslims in the country`s strife-torn Rakhine state.

Myanmar mobs killed at least 40 Muslims: Rights group

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 00:37

Buddhist mobs killed 40 Muslims when they stormed village in western Myanmar last week, hunting down residents with knives, human rights group said, citing witness testimony and local sources.

PM Hasina warns Bangladeshis against attacking Hindus

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 23:51

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday warned Bangladeshis against attacking the minority Hindu community, saying such assaults could have repercussions in neighbouring India.

Three children among 10 killed in Central Africa attack: NGO

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 00:38

Ten Muslims, including three children, were killed in an attack while trying to flee to safety in the strife-torn Central African Republic, a charity said on Sunday.

Several dead in Myanmar sectarian unrest: Activist

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 08:30

Several people including women and a child have been killed in an attack on Rohingya Muslims in strife-torn western Myanmar, a rights group said, as the United States voiced alarm.

US `troubled` by Myanmar unrest

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 06:49

The United States said on Friday it was "deeply troubled" by a new wave of unrest in western Myanmar which has left several people dead, and warned security forces against "excessive force."