Israeli Settlers Burn West Bank Mosque Amid Rise in Violent Attacks

Since the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, growing settler violence and Israeli attacks on Palestinian militants have thrown the West Bank into turmoil and displaced tens of thousands.

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Scars in the Blue Mosque Reveal Afghanistan’s Rifts

The namesake of Mazar-i-Sharif suffered countless cracks in a 6.3-magnitude quake, but, like Afghanistan, it has endured for centuries.

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Large Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan

The 6.3-magnitude quake struck on Monday near Mazar-i-Sharif, a city known for its magnificent Blue Mosque. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear.

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Muslim Voters Feel Pride and Fear, for Both Mamdani and Themselves

After an uptick in Islamophobic comments about Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, some Muslims say they are hopeful but worried about repercussions.

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Inside the Battle Over a Mosque’s Expansion in New York

A reporter explored the ongoing tussle between a mosque and residents of a town on Long Island.

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‘Harrowing Beyond Description’: Dozens Killed While at Prayer in Sudan

A doctor who spoke with The Times last week was among those killed when a missile hit a mosque on Friday as paramilitaries stepped up their brutal siege of the city of El Fasher.

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For the First Time in the Mayor’s Race, Cuomo Campaigns at a Mosque

Andrew M. Cuomo, who has faced criticism for bypassing mosques as he seeks to become mayor, spoke of New York as a beacon of opportunity during an appearance in the Bronx.

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French Police Investigate Pigs’ Heads Found Near Paris-Area Mosques

The heads were discovered near the entrances of several buildings. The episode was widely condemned in France as an anti-Muslim provocation.

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Clashing Visions of Syria’s Future Play Out in Ancient Alleys of Damascus

Many in the capital worry that the secular freedoms they enjoyed under the Assad regime are under threat from the new Islamist government.

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Grief Pervades a Somber Farewell to a Slain Police Officer

Didarul Islam, killed by a gunman at a Park Avenue tower in Manhattan, was eulogized for his service to his community, his department and his city.

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