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Reports that Muhammad is one of the popular names given to boys in Great Britain for 2004. Increase in the number of Muslims being born in Great Britain; Suggestion that this is a sign of growing ethnic diversity in the country.

Reports on the ethnic, political and religious conflicts in Sudan. History of the Christian-Muslim frictions and war in the country; Highlights of sermons of several Imam broadcast on television; Debate on the issue of whether Shariah, the Islamic legal code, apply to southerners who are not Muslim.

The article reports on the emergence of a new anti-Semitism sentiment in France as of July 2018, particularly from the growing Muslim population in the country. Also cited are the high number of racially- and religiously-motivated violent acts against Jews in 2017, the history of anti-Semitism in France in the 1930s and the German occupation during World War II, as well as the comment of author Jerome Fourquet on the developments.

The article reports on the impact of the conflict between Buddhists and Muslims on the ethnic and religious fissures in Myanmar. It mentions that the ethnic tensions in the country has started when Buddhism was made the official state religion in 1961. It also notes the plan of the government for a peace negotiation among ethnic groups.

Reports that the U.S. President George W. Bush administration is enlisting Europe, the Arab world and the United Nations (N) to pressure the Baghdad, Iraq government to include minorities in the political process. Intent to close the continuing rift between Shiiite and dissident Sunni Arab leaders in Iraq; Observation that the American effort has produced consensus among a broad spectrum of countries; Suggestion that such countries may be ready to try to persuade Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari and his Shiite and Kurdish allies to be more inclusive; Comments of a U.S. administration official; Support of the administration's goal from European, Arab and UN diplomats; Outlook.

Looks at incidents of discrimination involving United States citizens who have converted to Islam. Review of several cases of discrimination, including that of Kalid Hakim, born Charles Karolik in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who was not allowed to renew a document allowing him to work as a merchant mariner because he refused to remove his kufi, a round knitted cap worn by Muslims, for an identity card; Examples of other cases where American converts to Islam have been ordered to remove certain Muslim garments; Comments from individuals and officials involved in the cases.

Reports that Cyprus has become flooded with Lebanese refugees as the fighting in Lebanon has intensified. Difficulty in moving on from Cyprus; Danger of traveling within Lebanon; Explanation of the dispute that is causing the fighting between Christians and Muslims.

The article focuses on the growing issues between the European left and the Jews in France. It outlines the reluctance of the European left to take a clear stand pertaining to the spread of anti-Zionism over into anti-Semitism and chronicles the history of the blurring distinction among Jews, Zionist and Israeli in the country. It also mentions how the European left was continuously threatened by the growing domination of Muslim minorities.

SERANG, Indonesia -- Twelve members of a mob that set upon adherents of an Islamic sect, killing three of them, received sentences of three to six months in jail on Thursday. Rights advocates criticized the ruling as an example of growing impunity for violence against religious minorities in Indonesia. In a heavily guarded court in Banten Province in western Java, the 12 defendants were found guilty of taking part in a clash between a crowd of more than 1,000 villagers and a handful of members of Ahmadiyya, an Islamic sect that mainstream Muslim clerics here say is heretical. The attack took place in Cikeusik, a remote village, in February. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on the killing of several hundred people in the village of Yelwa in Nigeria by a Christian militia on May 2, 2004. Dispute between Muslim herders and Christian farmers; Ethnic groups that the people belong to.

Reports that the number of complaints of anti-Muslim bias increased in New York. Increase in the number of physical and verbal attacks against Muslims, Arabs or South Asians in New York.

Cites the result of a study pertaining to bias incidents against Muslims in the U.S. Increase in the number of harassment, violence and discriminatory threat against Muslims; Reasons for mistreatment of Muslims.

Discusses the issue of exercising affirmative action towards Muslims in France. Controversies regarding the appointment of Aissa Dermouche, an Algerian-born educator, as prefect of the Jura region; Public debate initiated on television by the interior minister, Nicolas Sarkozy, arguing in favor of the practice to help raise Muslim out of poor suburban ghettos.

Focuses on the impact of terrorist attacks against the United States by Muslim fundamentalists on the lives of Muslims living in Laramie, Wyoming. Behavior of residents toward Muslims, including violent personal attacks; Efforts of other residents to reach out to Muslims; Comments from several Muslims, including Syed Husain, about life in Laramie.

Reports that Muslim authorities in Indonesia accused the Ajinomoto Company of using pork products forbidden under Muslim law in a food seasoning despite labeling to the contrary. Claim that the monosodium glutamate (MSG) was contaminated by using hog protein in its production; Renewal of tensions between Muslims and Christians; Impact of the accusation on the stock of the Tokyo, Japan-based Ajinomoto food company.

Focuses on the conflicts and challenges encountered by young Muslim women in the United States, specifically New York City, New York. Their feelings about being torn between two different worlds; Comments from several such women and their parents; The struggles of immigrants adjusting to life in the US; The wide range of experiences among Muslims in the US.

Focuses on the opposition of Bosnian Serbians to the return of Bosnian Muslims who survived the 1995 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Information on the stabbing of a Bosnian Muslim city official, Munib Hasanovic; Importance of the presence of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Bosnia.

Focuses on the compromise plan adopted by the government of Israel to resolve the dispute in Nazareth between Christians and Muslims. Riots that occurred between Christians and Muslims over the plan of the Muslims to build a mosque in the Nazareth plaza; Apprehension that the dispute could jeopardize the scheduled visit of John Paul II to Israel.

Reports on the riots in Ambon Island, Indonesia between the Muslims and the Christians. Number of people who died when police opened fired during the riots; Series of riots in the island; Resentment of Christians on Muslims; Reaction of the government on the situation.

Reports that Bosnia Muslims have been driven out of their homes in Kruscica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. When the Muslims were forced to leave by the Bosnian Croats; Information on the Dayton peace accord, which ended the war in Bosnia; Role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Comments on the situation in the Bosnian war as on November 5, 1994. Mention of recent victories for Muslim-led Government in Croatia; Details of the same; Impact of the victories on Bosnian Serbs; Comments of United Nations on the developments.

Contains the account of Serbian and Muslim refugees from Bihac and Ripac areas. Attack by V Corps of the Muslim-led Bosnian Army; Details of the attack by Serbian and Muslim refugees; Bosnian Prime Minister Haris Silajdzic's statement; Muslim anger against the treatment by Serbs of the Muslim civilians in Bosnia.

Reports on the victory for Bosnian Muslim forces on the battlefield and at the United Nations as reported on October 30, 1994. Impact on the peace deal; Exemption from arms embargo; Speculations on the future.

Reports the expulsion of Muslims form eastern Bosnia by Serbian forces on 5th October 1994. Reaction of Muslims on their evacuation; Events that led to the eviction.

Reports breaking of agreement by Bosnian Serbs. Blocking of United Nations relief convoys from reaching Muslim Government-held enclaves; Agreement between Bosnian Serb political leaders and North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Disregard of agreement by Serb army units; Bosnian Muslim refugees' riot; Life of Muslim refugees from Bihac region of northwestern Bosnia.

Details the expulsion of Muslims from Bosnia by armed Serbs. United Nations and International Committee of the Red Cross's contention of total expulsion of Muslims from Bijeljina district.

Reports expulsion of 800 Muslims from their homes at Bijeljina by Bosnian Serb militiamen. Report of Lisa Jones of International Committee of Red Cross; Emergence of tension in Sarajevo; Fire at peacekeepers near the Olympic speed-skating rink; Expulsion of 400 Muslims from Banja Luka; Separation of draft-age men from other Muslims; Payment for obtaining exit visa.

Reports forceful eviction of Muslims by Bosnian Serbs near Bijeljina according to Red Cross officials. Details of accord of United States and European partners with Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic; Arrival of Muslim refugees in Tuzla; Policy of Clinton administration on Muslim problem; Effort of Clinton administration and President Milosevic, in support of Bosnian Serb leader, Radovan Karadzic's agreement to peace plan.

Reports the expulsion of 566 Muslims from their homes in Bijeljina, in northern Bosnia by nationalist Serbs. Statistical details of other expulsions by Serbs; Role of Vojkan Djurkovic, leader of a private militia in expulsion; Views of Peter Kessler, Sarajevo spokesman for the United Nations on refugee problem; Exploitation of women as slaves; Activities of Bosnian Serb rebels.

Presents a views of the author about general populace in Western nations being silent spectators on the issue of ethnic cleansing of Muslims in Bosnia. Criticism of the UN's military policy toward Bosnia and Hercegovina; Need to pacify citizens on the homefront by Western allies; Realities in Bosnia and pessimism toward a political solution to the problem in the event of no military response to Serb aggression.

Informs about the shift of Bosnian Muslims from Srebrenica to United Nations camp in Tuzla and other places following the invasion of Bosnian Serbs at the Srebrenica. Details of the incident.

Reveals the contents of a Central Intelligence Agency report on the ethnic cleansing of Muslims by the Serbs in Bosnia.

Focuses on the peaceful co-existence of the orthodox Jews and the Muslim communities in Borough Park, Brooklyn. Resemblances between the two communities; Accounts of the residents on their mutual relationship.

Reports the attack of Bosnian Serb on a Muslim enclave in Zepa, Bosnia on July 14, 1995. Details; Statements by several UN officials regarding the Serb offensive; Allegations made by the Bosnian Government against UN; Speculation regarding the security of Gorazde, the last Muslim enclave in eastern Bosnia.

Describes the tenuous relations between Croats and Muslims in Bosnia and their brittle accord as exemplified in the divided Bosnian city of Mostar. Discussion on their differences and rivalry.

Reports that at least 100 Muslims have fled the Teslic area for Mrkotic, Bosnia and Hercegovina because of the inability of international troops, monitors and relief agencies to protect them from Serbian hardliners' attacks. Reactions of dispossessed Muslims about the efforts of few hugs and people in power to suppress the will of the moderate Bosnian Serbs of Teslic.

Reports on the return of Muslims to Ilidza, a suburb in Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the largest of five Serbian-held suburbs scheduled to be handed over to the Muslim-Croat federation under a peace accord. Peace agreement keeping Bosnian Serbs in the five Sarajevo suburbs to maintain the capital's character as a multiethnic city; Presence of tension in the area.

Reports on the voting efforts of Bosnian Serbs in a referendum to demonstrate their opposition to Muslim rule. Effect of the referendum on the peace agreement to be signed in Paris; Response of Serbs to Arab rule and presence in Sarajevo.

Presents information on an incident in Bosnia, where Muslims visiting a cemetery, were fired on by Croat gunmen. Details on the incident; Comments from Dina Zuljevic who was injured in the incident; What President Alija Izetbegovic said.

Reports on clashes between Muslim fundamentalists in Kaduna, Nigeria. Estimated number of Muslims in the region; Buildup of crisis between factions called Muslim Brothers and Sunni Muslims; Wave of protests by Muslim Brothers demanding release of their leader Sheik Ibrahim al-Zakzaky; Extent of the sheik's support.