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Iraqi government forces have gained control over the majority of Fallujah, according to Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi. Although he announced the city’s “liberation,” the US said there is still more fighting to be done.   Iraqi government forces have gained…

The Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah has said Pakistan must take practical steps against the Haqqani terrorist network and the Taliban group in its soil.     The Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah has said Pakistan must take practical steps…

Taliban killed 12 people after stopping their vehicles       Taliban killed 12 people after stopping their vehicles 50 people were kidnapped in the north of the country Taliban spokesmen were not immediately available for comment Suspected Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan…

A “Sharia compliant” sex shop is reportedly to open in Mecca selling halal products for Muslims.     A “Sharia compliant” sex shop is reportedly to open in Mecca selling halal products for Muslims. El Asira, an erotic brand originating…

Greece’s Education and Religious Affairs Ministry announced that prayer spaces will be specified for Muslims in Athens on Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan.     Greece’s Education and Religious Affairs Ministry announced that prayer spaces will be…

The Syrian army pushed into Raqqa province, home to the de facto capital of the so called-Islamic State, after a major Russian-backed offensive against the militants, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Saturday.     The Syrian army…

The crescent of the holy month of Ramadan was not seen by the Grand Ayatollah Sadiq Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life. Monday is the sequel of Shaban, and Tuesday is Ramadan the first.     The crescent of the…

Muhammad Ali, the record-setting world heavyweight champion whose personality transcended sports, has died at the age of 74.     Muhammad Ali, the record-setting world heavyweight champion whose personality transcended sports, has died at the age of 74. Ali’s death…

Saudi Arabia has sentenced 14 people to death after convicting them of attacks on police in the Shia-populated area of Qatif in Eastern Province.     Saudi Arabia has sentenced 14 people to death after convicting them of attacks on…

The Bahraini Parliament passed last Tuesday an amendment to the Political Societies Law, preventing religious preachers from joining political societies, and banning the simultaneous practice of religious and political activism.     The Bahraini Parliament passed last Tuesday an amendment…