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Several terrorists killed in Iraqi air raids on Daesh positions in Syria

Several terrorists killed in Iraqi air raids on Daesh positions in Syria

The Iraqi Air Force has attacked the “operations room” of Daesh in neighboring Syria, killing several militants plotting to carry out a terrorist operation in Iraq in coming days, the Iraqi Interior Ministry has announced.     The Iraqi Air…
Some Canadian Muslims skip Mecca pilgrimage

Some Canadian Muslims skip Mecca pilgrimage

Members of Canada’s Muslim community say recent tensions between Ottawa and Saudi Arabia are affecting some people’s ability to perform what’s seen in the faith as a fundamental religious right.     Members of Canada’s Muslim community say recent tensions…
SRW expresses concerns over Israa al-Ghamgham death verdict

SRW expresses concerns over Israa al-Ghamgham death verdict

Shia Rights Watch is extremely concerned as Israa al-Ghamgham, a detainee and a female Shia rights activist is sentenced to the death penalty for her involvement in peaceful demonstrations in Qatif.     Shia Rights Watch is extremely concerned as…
Getty Exhibit features illuminated medieval art in Torah, Bible and Qur’an

Getty Exhibit features illuminated medieval art in Torah, Bible and Qur’an

M Sacred texts of the world’s top three religions – Islam, Christianity and Judaism – are on display at the J. Paul Getty Museum in  Los Angeles, USA, and the most distinctive about the medieval manuscripts are the beautiful illuminated…
48 killed in bomb explosion in Shia neighborhood of Afghan capital

48 killed in bomb explosion in Shia neighborhood of Afghan capital

Nearly 50 people have been killed in a bomb attack in front of an educational center in a mainly Shia Muslim area of western Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.     Nearly 50 people have been killed in a bomb…
Saudi warships strike northwestern Yemeni village, six civilians dead

Saudi warships strike northwestern Yemeni village, six civilians dead

At least six civilians have lost their lives when Saudi military vessels deployed in  the Red Sea launched a barrage of missiles at a residential area in Yemen’s northwestern province of Hajjah as the Riyadh regime continues with its atrocious…
‘Letterbox’ insults against Muslim women spike in wake of Boris Johnson comments

‘Letterbox’ insults against Muslim women spike in wake of Boris Johnson comments

Islamophobic attacks on Muslim women who wear veils have risen since Boris Johnson compared them to “letterboxes”, a watchdog has found.     Islamophobic attacks on Muslim women who wear veils have risen since Boris Johnson compared them to “letterboxes”,…
Displaced Afghan families from Ghazni arrive in Kabul

Displaced Afghan families from Ghazni arrive in Kabul

Displaced Afghan families from Ghazni province were seen arriving in Kabul on Tuesday, as government’s forces continue battling against the Taliban.   Displaced Afghan families from Ghazni province were seen arriving in Kabul on Tuesday, as government’s forces continue battling…
ICRC : 40 Yemeni children killed in Saudi-led strike on Yemeni bus

ICRC : 40 Yemeni children killed in Saudi-led strike on Yemeni bus

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says 40 children were among 51 civilians recently killed during a Saudi airstrike on a school bus in northwestern Yemen.     The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says 40…
Rights activists continue to call on Manama to free Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace

Rights activists continue to call on Manama to free Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace

Rights campaigners are continuing to call on Manama to free the Shia Bahraini human rights defender Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace, who was sentenced to life in prion for his role in Bahrain’s 2011 pro-democracy protests.      Rights campaigners are continuing…
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