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World

Sweden convicts man over 2020 Quran desecration, a first

Says his actions ‘can hardly be said to have encouraged an objective and responsible debate’

Published 12 Oct, 2023 07:48pm

Pakistan

Man gets life sentence for desecrating Holy Quran in Peshawar

Incident occurred in Peshawar’s Garhi Khan Baba in 2018, according to police

Updated 17 Sep, 2023 10:22am

World

Swedish police detain over 100 amid protest against Quran’s desecration

Local media says Quran desecration acts cost Sweden $199,300 in nine months

Updated 04 Sep, 2023 11:33am

World

Swedish woman who tried to stop Quran desecration is a non-Muslim

Cecilia Saav says Swedes do not support book burnings

Published 27 Aug, 2023 04:08pm

Pakistan

Pakistan hails Denmark’s decision to ban Quran desecration

Danish FM reiterates strong commitment to respecting religious sensitivities

Updated 26 Aug, 2023 02:01pm

World

Denmark to ban Quran desecration: justice minister

Sweden’s Minister of Justice hails the decision

Published 25 Aug, 2023 06:53pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Quran desecration in Netherlands

Says such actions cannot be covered under freedom of expression

Published 19 Aug, 2023 10:52pm

World

Sweden accuses Russia of spreading false claims about Quran desecration burnings

Claims such attempts are aimed at harming their NATO bid

Published 06 Aug, 2023 12:37pm

World

Denmark to tighten border control after Holy Quran desecrations

Tighter border controls will initially be in place until August 10

Published 04 Aug, 2023 11:55am

World

Sweden to present security measures amid Quran desecration crisis

In Denmark, Police Security and Intelligence Service believes Quran desecrations have led to elevated risk of attacks

Published 01 Aug, 2023 02:47pm

World

OIC decries response to Quran desecrations

Ahead of Monday's OIC meeting, both Sweden and Denmark reached out to try to calm tensions

Published 01 Aug, 2023 02:41pm

World

Nordic govts seek to de-escalate tension as more Qurans are desecrated

Swedish FM says he had sent letters to all 57 countries in OIC to explain Sweden's right to assembly

Published 31 Jul, 2023 07:55pm

World

Quran desecrated at protest outside Sweden parliament

Swedish police granted permit for protest by campaigners hoping to see Quran banned in country

Updated 31 Jul, 2023 08:07pm

World

Denmark to look for ‘legal tool’ to prevent Quran desecration

Minister says whatever measure was taken 'must of course be done within the framework of freedom of expression'

Published 30 Jul, 2023 10:43pm

World

Turkey ‘urges’ Denmark to take urgent action to prevent desecration of Quran

Denmark, Sweden have deplored desecration of Quran but say they cannot prevent it under rules protecting free speech

Published 29 Jul, 2023 08:37pm

World

Russia arrests man over desecration of Holy Quran

Federal investigating agency opens a criminal case under laws protecting religious feelings

Published 08 Jul, 2023 01:36pm

World

Sweden ‘mulls tweaking’ law after desecration of Quran sparks outrage

Minister says incident and others have helped make Sweden ‘target for militant violence’

Updated 07 Jul, 2023 11:06pm

Pakistan

Pakistan summons Swedish charge’d affairs to protest desecration of Holy Quran

Pakistan voices its serious concern over the incident

Published 05 Jul, 2023 05:33pm

World

Muslim faith, religious feelings should be respected, says China

Cites ‘freedom of speech’ should not be used as an excuse to stoke conflict

Published 04 Jul, 2023 07:17pm

World

United Nations to debate Quran desecration stunt on Pakistan’s request

Body will discuss rise in premeditated public acts of religious hatred today

Updated 04 Jul, 2023 06:54pm

Life & Style

Pope Francis condemns burning of Holy Quran

OIC has called for international law to stop religious hatred

Published 04 Jul, 2023 08:35am

World

Sweden govt condemns ‘Islamophobic’ Quran desecration: ministry

Condemnation comes after special session of OIC issued statement

Published 03 Jul, 2023 09:03am

World

OIC calls for collective measures to prevent desecration of Quran

Emergency meeting held in Jeddah

Published 02 Jul, 2023 10:51pm

Pakistan

Iraqi footballers protest against Sweden Quran desecration on the field

Referees and footballers raised the Quran in their hands

Published 02 Jul, 2023 02:21pm

Pakistan

JI’s Hafiz Naeem demands Swedish ambassador’s expulsion over Quran desecration

Adds that the party will protest against the event in Pakistan

Published 02 Jul, 2023 01:54pm

World

EU condemns desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden as OIC convenes meeting

"Manifestations of racism, xenophobia, and related intolerance" have no place in Europe, says bloc

Updated 01 Jul, 2023 09:13pm

World

Quran is sacred for Muslims, should be sacred for everyone else: Putin

Russian president gets copy of Quran as gift during his visit to Juma Mosque of Derbent

Updated 29 Jun, 2023 10:18pm

World

Muslim nations condemn Sweden, Morocco withdraws envoy after Quran desecrated

Onlookers mocked the Iraqi refugee involved in a vile act

Updated 29 Jun, 2023 10:25pm

World

Swedish court approves desecration of Holy Quran on the first day of Eid

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson calls the vile act 'legal but inappropriate'

Published 28 Jun, 2023 05:45pm