Muslims Feel Violent Backlash After Australian Anti-Terror Raids

Islamic groups are reporting a rise in anti-Muslim attacks in Australia since counter-terror raids in Sydney and Melbourne, and threats made by Islamic State. Muslim leaders are compiling a list of racially or religiously motivated assaults, and say there have been dozens so far, mainly against women wearing the hijab. Organization cite more than 30 attacks Islamic organizations in Australia say there have been at least 30 attacks on Muslims since counter-terrorism raids in...

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