
France is reportedly refusing to host a working lunch for visiting Iranian president Hassan Rouhani because the hardline Muslim leader demanded halal meat and a wine-free table. The two were scheduled to meet next week during an Iranian state visit to Paris.
by Simon Kent11 Nov 2015, 6:44 AM PST0

A father was left furious after a branch of KFC refused to serve him a ‘BBQ Bacon Boss Box Meal’ because it was not halal. Steve Mitchell, 45, travelled to the fast food store in Derby, UK after seeing an
by Nick Hallett5 Nov 2015, 8:06 AM PST0

Halal certification fees paid by Australian food manufacturers could be channelled overseas to help pay for mosques and other Islamic developments to be built in Indonesia. An investigation by the state-owned Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has found discrepancies into how
by Simon Kent7 Sep 2015, 3:58 AM PST0

A halal slaughterhouse that was secretly filmed abusing animals in December 2014 has gone into administration. The Thirsk, North Yorkshire operation called Bowood Yorkshire Lamb was the subject of public outrage after footage revealed animals being kicked in the face, smashed into solid objects
by Simon Kent14 Aug 2015, 3:59 AM PST0

The Chinese government in the Western Muslim province of Xinjiang have issued an ordinance forcing local shops to sell alcohol and cigarettes, which are forbidden by the religion, or have authorities shut down their shops. Locals say the ordinance is meant to “weaken” religion in the area, and in the latest in a series of laws intended to eliminate Islam from China.
by Frances Martel6 May 2015, 6:48 AM PST0

Pet owners may unwittingly be buying non-stunned meat for their animals even while they avoid meat killed by the controversial method for their own diet. Despite the debate about labelling of food for human consumption after restaurants and producers of food
by A.B. Sanderson5 Feb 2015, 9:06 AM PST0

Hidden cameras, planted by animal welfare charity Animal Aid, showed horrific treatment of sheep in a slaughterhouse in North Yorkshire. Employees, at the Bowood Abattoir near Thirsk were filmed sawing at animals’ throats with seemingly blunt knives. Staff, at least
by A.B. Sanderson3 Feb 2015, 7:01 AM PST0