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Over 25 thousand British Muslims go for Hajj this year.

Army25 Nov 2009

Asian Network's found that nearly half of British Muslims on Hajj this year are under 35. It's despite the Saudi authorities advising people to give the pilgrimage a miss this year because of swine flu.


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Brit Asian husbands dump Indian brides

23rd of Nov 2009
 
British Asians husbands are dumping their Indian brides after marrying them. Asian Network's special investigation shows that one in five of these marriages, is a scam.


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Feltham to honour Freddie Mercury

20th Nov 2009

Freddie Mercury is going to be honoured by his former home town, Feltham in west London.

There will be a Hollywood-style star for the late Rock singer who went to school in India and whose parents were born there.



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Muslim schools across England at risk of closure

Faith school19th  Nov 2009

Asian Network's been told that many independent Muslim schools across England could be forced to close - Find out why.

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Forced Marriages Helpline under threat

Karma NirvanaWed 18th Nov 2009

The UK's only national helpline for victims of forced marriages and honour violence is set to close.

The Honour Network Helpline closing would deprive thousands of victims of vital support. 

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Infant Mortality

Infant MortalityMon 16th Nov 2009

Babies born to South Asian mums are nearly twice as likely to die in the first year of their lives than the general population. But doctors have told BBC Asian Network they're not sure why.

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