He said Muslim voices were not being heard enough in news stories about terrorism and Islamic State.

Blaming religion for the actions of terrorists has to be contested, one of Ireland's leading Muslim voices has said.

We should unite all Arab and Muslim voices behind a push for peace in those countries, but also in Iraq.

Singer Youssou N'Dour performs during the Muslim Voices: Arts & Ideas festival in New York June 5, 2009.