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Moazzam Begg - Campaigning for Guantanamo's GhostsWhen Moazzam Begg was released from America’s notorious Guantanamo Bay in January 2005 many had expected him to disappear from the limelight. During his three years in captivity his father Azmat Begg made...

Pakistan team look forward to Shoaib returnNEW Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has insisted the team cannot wait for the return of fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar. The Rawalpindi Express has been out of action since the beginning of the year...

THE OWNER of one of Birmingham's busiest Sheesha cafes is facing an uncertain future following the launch of the nationwide smoking ban this month. Mansoor Bahakam owner of the popular Sheesha Lounge in the Moseley area of the city...

BRITISH MUSLIMS have condemned the recent failed bomb attacks in London and Glasgow saying those responsible are enemies to all Muslims. The country was put on high alert following the discovery of two cars in the early hours of...

A MAN has blamed a wrongful fraud investigation for the death of his wife who committed suicide. Mother-of-three Rannee Bassi hanged herself in her office following a four-year probe into allegations that she fraudently claimed hundreds of thousands of...

A GENETICS Counsellor from Birmingham Women’s Health Care NHS Trust has met with Tony and Cherie Blair last month in recognition of her achievements. Shagufta Khan who works as a Genetics Counsellor for the Clinical Genetics Department based at the...

Bollywood star Shah Rukh jets into Warwick Castle TOP Midland tourist attraction Warwick Castle was treated to some Bollywood royalty after Shah Rukh Khan jetted into the majestic site to open their new attraction. “King Khan” as he is known...

A POLICE officer who was involved in a three-car collision in which a mother-of-three died is to face criminal charges. The West Midlands Police officer, who has not been named, will face charges of dangerous driving. 45-year-old Bhupinder Kaur died...

England star climbs career ladderENGLAND spinner Monty Panesar has burst his way into the world’s top ten bowlers after a scincilating performance against the West Indies. The 25-year-old Northamptonshire left-arm spinner claimed 23 wickets in England’s series win over...

Emraan Hashmi gears up for release of AwarapanTalented and confident, he has carved an enviable niche for himself with his unusual looks and unique style of acting in romantic blockbusters like Murder and Gangster. But now Emraan Hashmi is...

THE INDEPENDENT Police Complaints Commission is to probe whether police could have saved ‘honour’ victim Banaz Mahmod. The 20-year-old was murdered by her father and uncle last year after falling in love with the wrong man. Her father Mahmod...

THE Muslim world has reacted with anger at the knighthood of controversial author Salman Rushdie. Effigies of the author and the Queen were burned in Pakistan as protestors took to the streets to vent their anger. More than 100...