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title: "Christian newspaper must not use the word “Allah”, rules Malaysian court, and other stories – our morning round-up"
date: "2013-10-14T09:21:07+01:00"
modified: "2013-10-14T09:21:07+01:00"
url: "https://newhumanist.org.uk/2013/10/14/christian-newspaper-must-not-use-the-word-allah-rules-malaysian-court-and-other-stories-our-morning-round-up/"
post_id: 5977
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# Christian newspaper must not use the word “Allah”, rules Malaysian court, and other stories – our morning round-up

[Christian newspaper must not use the word “Allah”, rules court in Malaysia](http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/14/allah-reserved-muslims-malaysia-court)

Three Muslim judges in Malaysia’s appeals court ruled that the word is specific to Muslims and may not be used by Christians, in a decision likely to inflame ethnic tensions. (Guardian)

[Migrant boat disasters prompt call for joint European action by Maltese prime minister](http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/13/malta-pm-seeks-eu-action-african-migrants)

Two recent sinkings in the Mediterranean, in which scores of migrants from Africa drowned, are evidence of a “humanitarian crisis”, says Joseph Muscat. (Guardian)

[Pressure mounts to ease the hunting ban](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/10376295/Pressure-mounts-to-ease-the-hunting-ban.html)

A cross-party group of MPs has put forward proposals that would relax the law banning fox hunting in England and Wales. (Telegraph)

[Indian stampede kills Hindu worshippers](http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/13/india-stampede-kills-hindu-worshippers)

Over a hundred people have died after pilgrims crossing a bridge over the Sindh river in central India in clashed with baton-wielding police. (Associated Press)

[Global warming will increase intensity of El Nino, scientists say](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24494398)

Droughts and floods caused by the Pacific Ocean’s seasonal weather phenomenon will be more intense, according to a new study. (BBC News)