The world's first trial of a senior member of the Syrian military for war crimes is underway in Germany despite ongoing restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because both the accused are in custody, German law says it is important to proceed with the case quickly in the interests of justice and an efficient legal system, a spokesperson from the Higher Regional Court in the southwestern German city of Koblenz […]
Mesut Ozil's decision to immediately retire from the German national team has caused shockwaves online after the Arsenal star accused the German Football Association (DFB) of racism and treating him as "a German when we win, and an immigrant when we lose". Ozil, who is considered one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, made the announcement on Sunday in a lengthy statement posted on Twitter. The 29-year-old Muslim footballer […]
German investigators are hunting for possible suspects responsible for three explosions that rocked Dortmund football team's bus, injuring a player. The assault, described by Dortmund city's police chief as a "targeted attack" against the team, shook German football ahead of a Champions League quarter-final at home to Monaco. Borussia Dortmund's team bus was attacked with explosives on Tuesday shortly before the start of the match, injuring defender Marc Bartra and […]
A high school in a western German city has banned Muslim pupils from publicly praying, saying that all the religious acts associated with it are "provocative" to other students, sparking a heated debate about freedom of religion in the country. The school in Wuppertal sent a note to staff in February asking them to "identify" and "report" any cases of Muslim pupils praying on the school premises to the administration. […]
More than 2,500 refugees in Germany were attacked last year, according to a report by the interior ministry, raising fears over the safety of those who have fled war and persecution. In a statement on Sunday, the interior minister citing police figures said that Germany recorded more than 3,500 attacks in total against refugees, migrants and their shelters last year, amounting to nearly 10 acts of anti-migrant violence a day. […]
Two German archaeologists were kidnapped in central Nigeria on Wednesday, a police official said, near the road that will run between the capital Abuja and its temporary airport from next month. Abuja's main airport will be closed for repairs for six weeks from March 8, with flight rerouted to the city of Kaduna some 100 miles (160 km) to the north. That set-up has raised security concerns. Abuja-bound passengers will […]
ran’s foreign minister and parliament speaker reportedly canceled meetings with the German vice chancellor after he said Tehran must recognize Israel to secure normal relations with Berlin, Iranian media said. It was later claimed media “distorted” the remark. Sigmar Gabriel, who also serves as Germany’s economy minister, arrived in Tehran on Sunday as part of Berlin’s efforts to renew business ties with Iran following last year’s nuclear deal between Tehran […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
