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Iran’s Arbaeen committee ready to serve more pilgrims this year

Published: Sunday, 09 September 2018 20:46 Category: Islam World Hits: 32

Iran’s Arbaeen Headquarters has made necessary preparations for serving more Iranian pilgrims visiting Iraq’s holy sites during Arbaeen this year than the previous year, an official said.

Taliban militants kill 8 policemen with insider help in Takhar province

The Taliban militants have set on fire the dead bodies of at least eight policemen who were killed in an attack on a check post in northeastern Takhar province. Saturday, 08 September 2018 20:28

Minister meets Shia pilgrims at Taftan border on Pm directive

Minister of State for Interior Sheharyar Afridi on Friday reached Taftan town on border with Iran and met Shia pilgrims on the special directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan and assured the pilgrims that PTI-led federal government would take concrete measures for provision of all possible resources to them. Saturday, 08 September 2018 20:26

Death toll of Iraqi protests rises to 10 amid an angry protests that continued for days

A source said that “the death toll has risen to 10 protesters killed by the authorities after angry protests had begun in Basra due to the lack of the basic services needed by human beings, and the constant corruption of the local and central governments.” Saturday, 08 September 2018 20:22

At least 20 people reported killed, including two journalists, in twin Kabul blasts

Twin bombings at a wrestling training center in a predominately Shia neighborhood of Afghanistan's capital have killed at least 20 people and wounded 70 others, the Interior Ministry says. Thursday, 06 September 2018 21:52

PM orders 'comprehensive' security plan for Zaireen visiting holy sites in Iran, Iraq

Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday directed that a comprehensive action plan should be chalked out in consultation with all the stakeholders within 48 hours for the security of pilgrims visiting Iran, Iraq and other holy places during the upcoming month of Muharram. Thursday, 06 September 2018 21:47

Deadly protests in Basra prompt UN calls for calm in Iraq

The United Nations has called for calm in Iraq’s Basra in the wake of protests over poor public services that left six people killed on Tuesday. Thursday, 06 September 2018 21:41

Taliban announce death of founder of Haqqani militant network

Afghanistan’s Taliban militant group says the founder of its affiliated Haqqani militant network based in Pakistan has died after a long illness. Wednesday, 05 September 2018 16:22

Madrid cancels arms sale deal with Riyadh after Saudi massacre of Yemeni kids

The Saudi-led coalition’s recent slaughter of Yemeni children prompted the Spanish defense ministry to cancel a €9.2-million deal to sell Saudis 400 precision bombs. Wednesday, 05 September 2018 16:15

Saudi-led coalition denies war crimes, says bus legitimate target

A spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition has denied that a vehicle targeted in an airstrike last month in Yemen was a school bus full of children, despite much evidence to the contrary. Tuesday, 04 September 2018 18:42

ISIS terrorists attack northern Iraqi village, seven people killed

At least seven people have lost their lives when remnants of the ISIS Takfiri terrorist group launched an attack against a residential area in Iraq’s oil-rich northern province of Kirkuk. Tuesday, 04 September 2018 18:39

Bahrain's Medina Ali’s appeal adjourned until September 9

An appeal hearing in the case against Bahraini female detainee Medina Ali wrapped up on Sunday with a decision to adjourn the proceedings until September 9. Tuesday, 04 September 2018 18:35

Syrian Army destroys rocket launching pads for terrorists in Hama

Units of the Syrian Army on Sunday conducted intensive strikes against gatherings for Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist organization and its affiliated groups in the northern countryside of Hama. Monday, 03 September 2018 17:15

HRW wants end to Saudi arms sale after Yemen school bus attack

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for an end to all weapons sales to Saudi Arabia following the bombing of a school bus last month that killed 51 people, including 40 children. Monday, 03 September 2018 17:11

Iraqi court sentences four Takfiri Daesh terrorists to life imprisonment

Iraqi judicial officials have handed down life terms to four people over membership in the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group and involvement in acts of terror across the war-ravaged Arab country. Monday, 03 September 2018 16:57

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