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More than 1,000 Iraqis killed in September: UN
October 3, 2016
More than 1,000 Iraqis killed in September: UN
A total of 1,003 people were killed in violence across Iraq last month, according to the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). A total of 1,003 people were killed in violence across Iraq last month, according to the UN…
Syrian army cuts terrorist supply route to key town in west Ghouta
October 3, 2016
Syrian army cuts terrorist supply route to key town in west Ghouta
The Syrian Arab Army has made remarkable progress in the West Ghouta region of rural Damascus today, capturing several farms en route to the key town of Khan Al-Sheih. The Syrian Arab Army has made remarkable progress in…
Husseini calligrapher uses special calligraphy for Ashura
October 3, 2016
Husseini calligrapher uses special calligraphy for Ashura
In the month of Muharram, banners with prophetic traditions, in general and Husseini narrations, in particular, are on high demand. In the month of Muharram, banners with prophetic traditions, in general and Husseini narrations, in particular, are on high…
Police chalk out foolproof security plan for Muharram in Pakistan
October 2, 2016
Police chalk out foolproof security plan for Muharram in Pakistan
Police, as part of its security plan for the upcoming month of Muharram, would depute more than 10,000 officers on sensitive points to avoid any untoward incident across the provincial capital Lahore. Police, as part of its security…
Controversial Kuwaiti lawmaker acquitted in latest insult case
October 2, 2016
Controversial Kuwaiti lawmaker acquitted in latest insult case
Kuwaiti courts acquitted Shia lawmaker Abdul Hamid Dashti in a new case filed against him for insulting Saudi Arabia. Kuwaiti courts acquitted Shia lawmaker Abdul Hamid Dashti in a new case filed against him for insulting Saudi Arabia.…
UN condemns killing of at least 15 civilians in US drone strike in Afghanistan
October 1, 2016
UN condemns killing of at least 15 civilians in US drone strike in Afghanistan
An airstrike designed to target so-called Islamic State militants in Nangarhar, eastern Afghanistan, has killed at least 15 civilians and injured another 13, including a child. An airstrike designed to target so-called Islamic State militants in Nangarhar, eastern…
Pakistani Shiite police killed while guarding Mosque
October 1, 2016
Pakistani Shiite police killed while guarding Mosque
Unknown motorcyclists shot and martyred a Shiite police standing guard at an imambargah (Shiite place for mourning) in Bannu Bazar area of Kohat on Wednesday. Unknown motorcyclists shot and martyred a Shiite police standing guard at an imambargah…
Second conference of Tribes and Rituals kicked off in presence of Iraqi tribal leaders
October 1, 2016
Second conference of Tribes and Rituals kicked off in presence of Iraqi tribal leaders
The second conference of Tribes and Rituals kicked off under the slogan of ‘Imam Hussein; a symbol of humanity and peace’ through the efforts of Imam Hussein Satellite channels. The second conference of Tribes and Rituals kicked off under…
Syrian gov’t troops advance in Aleppo’s old city
September 29, 2016
Syrian gov’t troops advance in Aleppo’s old city
Syrian government forces liberated most of the Al-Farafira district northwest of Aleppo’s historic Old City and advanced the frontline for the first time in years, a military source told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. Syrian government forces liberated most…
MSF releases report on Saudi-led coalition’s attacks on hospitals in Yemen
September 29, 2016
MSF releases report on Saudi-led coalition’s attacks on hospitals in Yemen
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF, or Doctors Without Borders) published on Tuesday two reports about airstrikes of the Saudi-led coalition on two MSF medical facilities in Yemen, the organization’s press service said in a statement. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF,…