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Iraq: Six Rapid Response Forces killed and wounded in explosion near Tuz Khurmato
June 16, 2020
Iraq: Six Rapid Response Forces killed and wounded in explosion near Tuz Khurmato
An Iraqi security source reported that six Rapid Response Forces were killed and wounded near Tuz Khurmato. An Iraqi security source reported that six Rapid Response Forces were killed and wounded near Tuz Khurmato. The source said that a combat…
US Muslims join calls for police reforms
June 16, 2020
US Muslims join calls for police reforms
In the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody, dozens of Muslim organizations in the United States have come together to call for reform to policing practices and to support Black-led organizations. In the wake of George Floyd’s death…
World Nonviolence Organization issues statement on World Day Against Child Labor
June 16, 2020
World Nonviolence Organization issues statement on World Day Against Child Labor
The World Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, affiliated with the Imam al-Shirazi International Foundation in Washington DC issued a statement on the World Day Against Child Labor. The World Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, affiliated with the Imam al-Shirazi International Foundation in…
Broad committee to look into the depth of racism in British society formed
June 15, 2020
Broad committee to look into the depth of racism in British society formed
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to form a broad committee aimed at examining the depth of racism in British society. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to form a broad committee aimed at examining the depth of racism in…
Iraq: Destruction of a cave with ISIS terrorists inside in Salah al-Din
June 15, 2020
Iraq: Destruction of a cave with ISIS terrorists inside in Salah al-Din
The Iraqi Security Media Cell announced the destruction of a cave in which ISIS terrorists were hiding in Salah al-Din Province. The Iraqi Security Media Cell announced the destruction of a cave in which ISIS terrorists were hiding in Salah…
Taliban killed, wounded over 400 Afghan forces in one week: Gov’t
June 15, 2020
Taliban killed, wounded over 400 Afghan forces in one week: Gov’t
The Taliban has killed or wounded more than 400 Afghan security personnel over the past week, the interior ministry said, accusing the group of increasing attacks in the run-up to expected peace talks. The Taliban has killed or wounded more…
Coronavirus: Ontario places of worship reopen with safety measures
June 15, 2020
Coronavirus: Ontario places of worship reopen with safety measures
Many places of worship across Ontario are reopening for the first time in months as some restrictions are lifted from the COVID-19 lockdown. Many places of worship across Ontario are reopening for the first time in months as some restrictions…
Timurid-Era Quran Copy to Be Auctioned in London
June 15, 2020
Timurid-Era Quran Copy to Be Auctioned in London
British auction house Christie’s plans to hold an auction of Islamic and oriental arts later this month. British auction house Christie’s plans to hold an auction of Islamic and oriental arts later this month. Christie’s forthcoming Art of the Islamic…
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation holds its deliberative meeting on the strategic project for the elimination of poverty of Iraq’s orphans
June 15, 2020
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation holds its deliberative meeting on the strategic project for the elimination of poverty of Iraq’s orphans
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development held its periodic deliberative meeting on the strategic project to eliminate the poverty of Iraq’s orphans, taking Karbala as a model. Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development held its periodic deliberative meeting…
14 Iraqis killed and wounded in ISIS terrorist attack on the village of Makiyas, near Khanaqin
June 14, 2020
14 Iraqis killed and wounded in ISIS terrorist attack on the village of Makiyas, near Khanaqin
The Iraqi security commander, Ahmed Al-Azzawi, announced the death and injury of 14 people, most of them civilians, in an attack by ISIS on a village near Khanaqin. The Iraqi security commander, Ahmed Al-Azzawi, announced the death and injury of…