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HRW: Saudi airstrikes plunged Yemen into deep humanitarian catastrophe
March 15, 2017
HRW: Saudi airstrikes plunged Yemen into deep humanitarian catastrophe
Human Rights Watch says Saudi Arabia’s relentless airstrikes have pushed Yemen into a “deep humanitarian catastrophe.” Human Rights Watch says Saudi Arabia’s relentless airstrikes have pushed Yemen into a “deep humanitarian catastrophe.” The rights group’s…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine welcomes students from Nigeria
March 15, 2017
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine welcomes students from Nigeria
A delegation from Nigeria visited Imam Hussein Holy Shrine and met the Chief Cleric of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine. A delegation from Nigeria visited Imam Hussein Holy Shrine and met the Chief Cleric of the Imam Hussein…
Twenty-six insurgents killed in counter-terrorism operations
March 14, 2017
Twenty-six insurgents killed in counter-terrorism operations
At least 26 insurgents were killed in counter-terrorism operations carried out by Afghan forces in different parts of the country in past 24 hours, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said in a statement on Monday. At least 26 insurgents…
Protest held in Pakistan capital against Damascus bombings
March 14, 2017
Protest held in Pakistan capital against Damascus bombings
A protest demonstration was held in Islamabad on Sunday against recent suicide and terrorist attacks in Damascus which killed and injured tens of innocent people, especially pilgrims of the holy sites in Syrian capital. A protest demonstration was held…
Syria: UN chief Guterres condemns terrorist attacks in Damascus
March 14, 2017
Syria: UN chief Guterres condemns terrorist attacks in Damascus
United Nations Secretary-General AntónioGuterres has condemned the terrorist bombings in the Syrian capital of Damascus yesterday, his spokesman said today. United Nations Secretary-General AntónioGuterres has condemned the terrorist bombings in the Syrian capital of Damascus yesterday, his spokesman said…
HRW: Manama regime revokes citizenship of 133 dissidents in 2016
March 14, 2017
HRW: Manama regime revokes citizenship of 133 dissidents in 2016
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed deep concern over the high number of citizenship revocations in Bahrain, condemning the ruling Al Khalifah regime’s heavy-handed crackdown on political dissidents and rights activist in the Persian Gulf kingdom. Human Rights Watch…
Deputy of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi attends assembly of Islamic Centers in Canada
March 14, 2017
Deputy of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi attends assembly of Islamic Centers in Canada
An assembly of Islamic centers was held in the Canadian capital of Ottawa. An assembly of Islamic centers was held in the Canadian capital of Ottawa. The assembly was attended by a number of religious figures including Ayatollah Shirazi…
Myanmar Muslim minority subject to horrific torture, UN says
March 13, 2017
Myanmar Muslim minority subject to horrific torture, UN says
A top UN official says “crimes against humanity” are being committed by the military and police against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority. A top UN official says “crimes against humanity” are being committed by the military and police against Myanmar’s…
Mosul ISIS battle: Mass grave found at Badoush prison, Iraqi forces say
March 13, 2017
Mosul ISIS battle: Mass grave found at Badoush prison, Iraqi forces say
A mass grave containing the remains of about 500 people has been found at Badoush prison near Mosul, Iraqi forces say. A mass grave containing the remains of about 500 people has been found at Badoush prison near Mosul,…
Ancient Quran manuscript presented to Imam Hussein Center from Nigeria
March 13, 2017
Ancient Quran manuscript presented to Imam Hussein Center from Nigeria
Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Conservation has announced receiving an ancient Quran manuscript. Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Conservation has announced receiving an ancient Quran manuscript. The Shia community of Nigeria has presented the rare paper to the center…