London
Muslims condemn savage attack on British soldier
By Trevor Grundy — May 23, 2013
LONDON (RNS) "They have done a cowardly, barbaric act," said Imam Ajmal Masroor of the Islamic Society of Britain. "They have insulted God and Islam. They are low vile scum.
Justin Welby confirmed as new Archbishop of Canterbury
By Trevor Grundy — February 4, 2013
LONDON (RNS) Justin Welby, a former oil executive who says he never thought he’d have sufficient experience to take on the Church of England's top job, was formally confirmed as the next archbishop of Canterbury on Monday at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Isolation leads British Muslims to act like ‘idiots’
By Trevor Grundy — January 25, 2013
LONDON (RNS) The increasing isolation of Britain's Muslim community is leading to stepped-up attacks against Muslims and a sense that Muslims can act like "idiots" against outsiders in some parts of the city, British government and Muslim leaders say.
Jews, Sikhs, Hindus root for fellow believers in Olympics
By Omar Sacirbey — August 1, 2012
(RNS) Members of minority faith communities in the U.S. -- Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs -- are rooting for U.S. Olympians and also saving a few extra cheers for their co-religionists, both Americans and athletes from other teams. By Omar Sacirbey.
Ramadan fast poses challenge for Muslim Olympians
By Omar Sacirbey — July 18, 2012
(RNS) The Islamic month of Ramadan, when Muslims are required to fast during daylight hours, coincides this year with the Summer Olympics in London, where more than 3,000 Muslims athletes are expected to compete. By Omar Sacirbey.
London mayor axes ads that suggests homosexuality can be cured
By Al Webb — April 13, 2012
LONDON (RNS) London's mayor has axed an ad campaign spearheaded by two conservative Christian groups because their ads suggest homosexuality is a disease that can be cured through prayer. By Al Webb.
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