Saudi Arabia is battling a 2nd wave of coronavirus infections
Number of COVID-19 cases recorded daily has doubled across the kingdom since restrictions were eased, making the massive hajj Muslim pilgrimage unlikely.
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2 men try to explain the meaning of Islam
There are an estimated 3.5 million Muslims living and worshiping across the U.S., but Islam remains a religion many Americans simply don’t understand. Farrah Fazal introduces us to two Southern California men trying to change that.
Millions could be declared stateless in India
A crisis is brewing in India after the Hindu majority government launched a campaign to list all legal residents living in the Assam state. Millions of people, mostly Muslims, were left off that list, and they have until August 31st to prove they're citizens. The New York Times South Asia bureau chief Jeffrey Gettleman joins CBSN from New Delhi to explain the latest developments.
France requires face masks but still bans Islamic face coverings
All citizens must wear a mask — but women in face-covering Islamic garb could be punished.
Iran sees lowest voter turnout since 1979 amid coronavirus outbreak
After violently quashed anti-government protests and amid fears that leaders are lying about coronavirus cases, less than 43% turned out to vote.
How whirling is used to connect with God
Sufi Muslims practice a form of prayer that requires the faithful to spin until they've reached a kind of religious ecstasy.
Details emerge of horrifying abuse in Nigeria's Islamic schools
Disturbing accounts expose abuse and torture of boys and young men at religious facilities in northern Nigeria
Germany steps-up monitoring of "extreme right" Identitarian Movement
Fringe nationalist group, which has spread in the U.S. and Europe in recent years, will be monitored more carefully now by Germany's domestic spy agency
Army veteran charged in alleged terror plot
A possible terror plot has been thwarted in southern California. 26-year-old Army veteran Mark Domingo allegedly planned to bomb a white supremacist rally in Long Beach over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joins CBSN to explain how investigators were able to track him down.
Manhunt continues for Sri Lanka bombing suspects
The search continues for those behind the deadly bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter. On Friday, armed men set off an explosion and a shootout occured after authorities arrived. BBC News' Yogita Limaye reports.
Brunei defends law punishing gay sex with death by stoning
The country says there has been a "misconception" in international understanding of the law
Gay sex now officially punishable by death by stoning in Brunei
Harsh new Islamic criminal laws take effect in tiny Asian nation in spite of massive international condemnation
Prominent human rights lawyer faces imprisonment in Iran
Nasrin Sotoudeh, who has defended women protesting against hijab laws is accused of "encouraging prostitution and corruption"
Witness protection for a former terrorist?
An American who joined al-Qaeda later became one of the U.S. government's most important informants in the War on Terror. For his cooperation, it seemed likely he would end up in witness protection, but then the government said no
What happened to the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram
Some of the teens kidnapped by the Islamist militants are free and back in school, pursuing the education their captors wanted to deny them. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT
Pope gives historic 1st Mass in birthplace of Islam
Francis ministered to thriving Catholic community in United Arab Emirates as he concluded landmark visit to Arabian Peninsula
Nike shoe's design looks like word Allah, some Muslims say
Some Muslims say new Nike Air Max 270 has a logo on bottom of its sole that too closely resembles the word "Allah"
Pakistani court ends Christian woman's legal nightmare
Aasia Bibi had been on death row for insulting Islam, and even after acquittal she was force to live in hiding; now she is free to leave the country
Women's March faces anti-Semitism accusations
The Women's March on Washington is this Saturday, and it's surrounded with controversy. One of the movement's co-founders is facing backlash for refusing to condemn the leader of the Nation of Islam's anti-Semitic remarks. Linda Sarsour, another of the organizers of the Women's March, joins CBSN to discuss.
Amazon pulls bath mats with Quran verses
Amazon stopped selling home product featuring Quran verses in response to backlash from Muslim civil rights advocates
Christian acquitted of blasphemy may flee Pakistan amid Islamist threats
Asia Bibi was cleared after 8 years on death row, but her whereabouts remain secret as extremists call for her murder
Nigerian Army defends crackdown
The Nigerian Army appeared to quote President Trump to justify a deadly crackdown on protesters last week. Troops used the president's rhetoric on the migrant caravan to defend shooting protesters who threw rocks at the military. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, Gabe Lipton, explains.
Appeal to Trump for Christian cleared of blasphemy but trapped in Pakistan
Top court cleared Asifa Bibi 8 years after death sentence, but under pressure from enraged Islamist groups, gov't bans her travel
Sinead O'Connor says she's converted to Islam, announces new name
After posting selfies wearing the hijab, Irish singer declares herself a Muslim and says she's changed her name to Shuhada' Davitt
Women publicly caned for attempted lesbian sex in Malaysia
More than 100 people witnessed flogging in Islamic Shariah court, which has been slammed by rights activists
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Medical plane missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, authorities say
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
U.K. police accuse 2 Iranian men of planning terror attack on Jewish community
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
