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At least 471 people in Yemen infected by diphtheria, WHO warns
January 6, 2018
At least 471 people in Yemen infected by diphtheria, WHO warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that at least 471 people in impoverished Yemen have contracted diphtheria, a bacterial disease that has been killing one in 10 Yemenis since the outbreak started in the war-torn country in mid-August last…
Foua and Kefriya are experiencing tragic situations, aid has not entered for 10 months
January 6, 2018
Foua and Kefriya are experiencing tragic situations, aid has not entered for 10 months
A local source confirmed that no aid had been provided to the Shia towns of Foua and Kefriya in northern Edlib for 10 months. A local source confirmed that no aid had been provided to the Shia towns of…
Christian librarian dons hijab to support Muslims
January 4, 2018
Christian librarian dons hijab to support Muslims
Nancy Allen, a librarian, published author, and a member of a church choir from Conway, US state of Arkansas, has been wearing hijab for almost two years to support Muslim women and counter hateful rhetoric targeting the religious minority. …
Norway suspends arms exports to UAE over Yemen War
January 4, 2018
Norway suspends arms exports to UAE over Yemen War
Norway has suspended arms exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over concerns that the weapons could be used in the deadly Saudi-led military campaign against Yemen, in which Abu Dhabi has played an active role. Norway has suspended…
Suicide attack near FC checkpost leaves many cops injured in quetta
January 4, 2018
Suicide attack near FC checkpost leaves many cops injured in quetta
At least six Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were injured after a blast occurred near an FC checkpost located in the Baleli suburbs of Quetta on Tuesday night. At least six Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were injured after a blast…
20 Countries to Attend Quranic Festival in Iraq
January 4, 2018
20 Countries to Attend Quranic Festival in Iraq
The 6th edition of the “Saeed ibn Jubair” International Quranic Festival in Iraq will be attended by representatives of 20 countries. The 6th edition of the “Saeed ibn Jubair” International Quranic Festival in Iraq will be attended by representatives…
A Russian women embraces Shia Islam, arranges marriage contract at Imam Ali shrine
January 4, 2018
A Russian women embraces Shia Islam, arranges marriage contract at Imam Ali shrine
Daryah Sear Gevnah, a Russian woman, has converted to Shia Islam and arranged her marriage inside the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him. Daryah Sear Gevnah, a Russian woman, has converted to Shia Islam and arranged…
European Halal Expo to be held in Utrecht, Netherlands
January 3, 2018
European Halal Expo to be held in Utrecht, Netherlands
The European Halal Expo will take place on June 20-21 in Jaarbeurs Utrecht, the Netherlands. The European Halal Expo will take place on June 20-21 in Jaarbeurs Utrecht, the Netherlands. European Halal Expo is, together with VIVEurope and GFIA,…
A Russian Shia convert visits Imam Ali holy shrine
January 3, 2018
A Russian Shia convert visits Imam Ali holy shrine
A Russian Shia convert has visited the holy shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him. A Russian Shia convert has visited the holy shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him. In her first visitation to the holy…
Iraqi forces kill 15 Daesh bombers near border with Syria
January 3, 2018
Iraqi forces kill 15 Daesh bombers near border with Syria
The Iraqi Interior Ministry says government forces have launched a counter-terrorism operation to hunt down Daesh Takfiri terrorists near the country’s border with Syria, killing more than a dozen extremists in the process. The Iraqi Interior Ministry says government…