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Syrian forces advance in Homs despite ISIS counter-attack
July 10, 2017
Syrian forces advance in Homs despite ISIS counter-attack
The drive of Syrian forces in central Homs continues with new gains made and despite a recent ISIS counter-attack yesterday which pushed troops of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) off the al-Mashirfah hill near the strategic crossroad town of Jubb…
Iraq announces ‘victory’ over ISIS in Mosul
July 10, 2017
Iraq announces ‘victory’ over ISIS in Mosul
Iraq’s prime minister, Haider al-Abadi, has declared victory over ISIS in Mosul after nearly nine months of bitter fighting to displace the extremist group from the city where it proclaimed its “caliphate”. Iraq’s prime minister, Haider al-Abadi, has declared…
Grand Ayatollah Bashir al-Najafi highlights role of Iraqi youth
July 10, 2017
Grand Ayatollah Bashir al-Najafi highlights role of Iraqi youth
A group of Iraqi youth from the province of Maysan met with Grand Ayatollah Bashir al-Najafi in the holy city of Najaf on Sunday, July 9. A group of Iraqi youth from the province of Maysan met with…
Protesters demand reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi in front Saudi Arabia Embassy in Canada
July 10, 2017
Protesters demand reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi in front Saudi Arabia Embassy in Canada
A sudden afternoon shower on Saturday failed to drown out the voices of protesters gathered outside the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Ottawa, Canada to demand the reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi and the protection of other Islamic heritage sites in the…
Muslims host cultural festival in Oregon
July 10, 2017
Muslims host cultural festival in Oregon
Muslim Education Trust (MET) in Tigard, Oregon, has hosted its inaugural Portland International Muslim Cultural Festival yesterday, July 8, giving the larger community a chance to know and experience the Islamic culture. Muslim Education Trust (MET) in Tigard, Oregon,…
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia under threat as court ruling on terrorism looms
July 10, 2017
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia under threat as court ruling on terrorism looms
Britain will be forced to suspend the sale of what potentially could be billions of pounds worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia if it loses a high-profile legal case on Monday. Britain will be forced to suspend the sale…
Free Muslim: Egypt is responsible for the safety and security of detained Uighur students
July 10, 2017
Free Muslim: Egypt is responsible for the safety and security of detained Uighur students
The international non-violence organization, Free Muslim, has charged the Egyptian authorities with the safety and security of the detained Uighurian students. The international non-violence organization, Free Muslim, has charged the Egyptian authorities with the safety and security of the…
Al-Mustansiriya University exchanges expertise with Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
July 10, 2017
Al-Mustansiriya University exchanges expertise with Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
A delegation from Al-Mustansiriya University, in Baghdad, has visited Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Conservation. A delegation from Al-Mustansiriya University, in Baghdad, has visited Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Conservation. The visit has been made after a workshop –…
Nigeria court rejects Shia cleric’s lawsuit against army
July 9, 2017
Nigeria court rejects Shia cleric’s lawsuit against army
A Nigerian court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the jailed Shia community leader, against the country’s military over its human rights violations. A Nigerian court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the…
UN calls on Myanmar to grant citizenship to Rohingya
July 9, 2017
UN calls on Myanmar to grant citizenship to Rohingya
The UN refugee agency has called on Myanmar to grant citizenship to the persecuted Rohingya Muslims. The UN refugee agency has called on Myanmar to grant citizenship to the persecuted Rohingya Muslims. “It’s important to work on granting citizenship…