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Over two million affected by water shortage in Aleppo, Syria
January 30, 2017
Over two million affected by water shortage in Aleppo, Syria
Fewer mortar shells are falling on Aleppo, Syria, but the city’s residents now face a different kind of threat: water shortage. Fewer mortar shells are falling on Aleppo, Syria, but the city’s residents now face a different kind…
Yemen could face famine this year, UN warns
January 30, 2017
Yemen could face famine this year, UN warns
Yemen is sliding deeper into humanitarian crisis and could face famine this year, the United Nations aid chief has warned. Yemen is sliding deeper into humanitarian crisis and could face famine this year, the United Nations aid chief…
Mass protests against Shia targeting in Pakistan
January 30, 2017
Mass protests against Shia targeting in Pakistan
The killing of a teacher belonging to the Shia community in the Gulistan-i-Jauhar area of the city just a day after the murder of a community member in Orangi sparked protests against the government over the renewed wave of ‘sectarian’…
300 thousand Egyptians mark arrival of Imam Hussein holy head to Cairo
January 30, 2017
300 thousand Egyptians mark arrival of Imam Hussein holy head to Cairo
300 thousand Egyptians are holding ceremonies marking the arrival of Imam Hussein’s holy head to Cairo at Imam Hussein Courtyard in Cairo. 300 thousand Egyptians are holding ceremonies marking the arrival of Imam Hussein’s holy head to Cairo…
SRW warns of growing terrorism consequences in Pakistan
January 30, 2017
SRW warns of growing terrorism consequences in Pakistan
Shia Rights Watch International Organization warns of the consequences of growing terrorism in Pakistan, and urges the government to review the security procedures in the country. Shia Rights Watch International Organization warns of the consequences of growing terrorism…
Billions in profits from Saudi war crimes
January 24, 2017
Billions in profits from Saudi war crimes
In two weeks’ time, the High Court in Britain will consider a case that could set a vital precedent and be instrumental in changing British arms export policy. In two weeks’ time, the High Court in Britain will…
UNICEF: 40% of Syrian children in Turkey not in school
January 24, 2017
UNICEF: 40% of Syrian children in Turkey not in school
About 380,000 Syrian children of school age are missing out on education in Turkey, raising the risk of a “lost generation”, according to the UN children’s fund UNICEF. About 380,000 Syrian children of school age are missing out…
HRW warns new unfair executions may occur in Bahrain
January 24, 2017
HRW warns new unfair executions may occur in Bahrain
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that the Manama regime authorities may execute two more Bahrainis after “unfair” trials and based on confessions extracted under torture. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that the Manama regime authorities may…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine lays foundation stone of Karbala Int’l Airport
January 24, 2017
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine lays foundation stone of Karbala Int’l Airport
The Chief Cleric of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, His Eminence Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalaey, has laid the foundation stone of Karbala Int’l Airport project. The Chief Cleric of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, His Eminence Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalaey,…
Religious delegations visit Ayatollah Seyyed Mujtaba al-Shirazi
January 24, 2017
Religious delegations visit Ayatollah Seyyed Mujtaba al-Shirazi
A number of religious figures and delegations from all over Europe visited Ayatollah Seyyed Mujtaba al-Husseini al-Shirazi in London. A number of religious figures and delegations from all over Europe visited Ayatollah Seyyed Mujtaba al-Husseini al-Shirazi in London.…