Turnout slumps at anti-Islam LEGIDA march in Leipzig
A march by an emergent anti-Islamisation group in the German city of Leipzig failed to drum up much support, with first estimates showing turnout at below 1,000.
Second grader in hijab erupts controversy in Kazakhstan
A girl in southern Kazakhstan is prevented from attending school classes unless she takes off her headscarf.
Thousands join anti-Islam rally as Germany worries about image
Thousands of people joined a march by the German anti-Islamisation PEGIDA movement.
Paris attacks 'wake up event' for artists: Redford at Sundance
The Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris were a "wake-up event" for freedom of expression, movie legend Robert Redford said as he launched the Sundance Film Festival.
Kerry heads for London talks on combating jihadists
US Secretary of State John Kerry headed for London late to co-host talks on the fight against Islamic militants.
Denmark holds first PEGIDA rallies
The Danish wing of Germany's anti-Islamic PEGIDA movement staged its first rallies.
German police ban Dresden rallies Monday citing terror threat
German police banned public open-air gatherings in the eastern city of Dresden Monday, citing a terrorist threat against a planned rally.
'We are all Germany', president tells Muslim rally
German President told the country's Muslim community that "we are all Germany" at a rally to condemn the Paris jihadist attacks.
Turkish PM says Islamophobia should prompt similar reaction as Paris rally
Turkish Prime Minister hailed the unprecedented rally against terror in Paris as a strong message to the world.
12th Islamic Financial Services Board summit in Almaty on May 19-21
The 12th Sammit of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) will take place in Almaty from May 19 to 21.
President Nazarbayev on Islamic State and Islam
I don’t support the idea that Islam is associated with terrorism. Genuine Islam proclaims peace, he said.
Pope calls on Muslim leaders to condemn Islamist terror
Pope Francis urged Muslim leaders worldwide to "clearly" condemn terrorism carried out in the name of Islam.
On Turkey trip, Pope to reach out to Islamic world
Pope Francis heads to Turkey with a brief to use his populist touch to rebuild bridges with the Islamic world that were damaged by his predecessor Benedict XVI.
Kazakh professor asks Nazarbayev to protect a Sufi mausoleum from religious fanatics
A professor from Gumilyov Eurasian National University has asked President Nursultan Nazarbayev to protect the Mausoleum of famous Sufi scholar located at the territory for Kazakhstan from religious fanatics.
Headscarf ban in West Kazakhstan prevents girl from entering school
A six-year old girl in West Kazakhstan cannot go to school because of the ban on headwear in the school's charter. Parents of the girl filed a lawsuit citing the Constitution but lost. They are going to appeal.
Islamic State recruits thousands from Central Asia: expert
Canadian expert Rafal Rohozynsky claims that the Islamic State has already recruited thousands of Central Asian nationals.
German police injured in clashes with far-right protesters
At least 13 German riot police were injured in clashes with far-right hooligans rallying against Islamist extremism in the western city of Cologne.
Turkey says US can use air bases for IS fight: US official
Turkey has granted the United States access to its air bases for the campaign against the Islamic State group.
Nursultan Nazarbayev congratules Kazakhstanis on Kurban Ait holiday
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has congratulated the people of Kazakhstan on the Kurban Ait holiday.
Hard-line Myanmar monk to battle 'jihad threat'
A controversial Buddhist cleric from Myanmar announced he is linking up with hardline monks in Sri Lanka.