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‘Substantial progress’ needed before more Yemen peace talks
January 10, 2019
‘Substantial progress’ needed before more Yemen peace talks
United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths said “substantial progress” would be needed before more talks can be held to build on a ceasefire recently agreed by the warring parties in Sweden and to reach a final deal to…
Last stage of tracking paths of Imam Hussein to Karbala
January 10, 2019
Last stage of tracking paths of Imam Hussein to Karbala
Karbala Center for Studies and Researches has announced launching the last stage of the project of tracking the paths that Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, took when he came to Karbala. Karbala Center for Studies and Researches has…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: The youths should care about marriage.
January 10, 2019
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: The youths should care about marriage.
A group of university students and religious activists, as well as members of Lady Roqayah husayniya in Kuwait met with the Grand Shia Islamic Jurist Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Shirazi on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. A group of university students…
Amazon removes bathmats and items imprinted with verses from the holy Quran following complaints
January 9, 2019
Amazon removes bathmats and items imprinted with verses from the holy Quran following complaints
After receiving complaints of Internet merchants selling items that were offensive to Muslims, including doormats, bathmats and other goods imprinted with verses from the Koran, Amazon has pulled dozens of items from its online marketplace. After receiving complaints of…
2 killed, over 20 wounded in an explosion in Khost province
January 9, 2019
2 killed, over 20 wounded in an explosion in Khost province
At least two people lost their lives and more than 20 others sustained injuries in an explosion in southeastern Khost province of Afghanistan. At least two people lost their lives and more than 20 others sustained injuries in an…
Two police officers killed in car bomb blast in Iraq
January 9, 2019
Two police officers killed in car bomb blast in Iraq
A car bomb killed at least two police officers and injured five civilians in the Iraqi city of Tikrit on Tuesday, a hospital source said. A car bomb killed at least two police officers and injured five civilians in…
Nonviolence Inc. Urges UAE to Adhere to Humane and Islamic Principles
January 9, 2019
Nonviolence Inc. Urges UAE to Adhere to Humane and Islamic Principles
In a bid to internalize democracy and human rights in Muslim and Arab countries, the Nonviolence Incorporation released a statement in which it asked the UAE government to reconsider its policies with respect to the arrest of a human rights…
Custodians of Hazrat Salman Shrine Meet with Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
January 9, 2019
Custodians of Hazrat Salman Shrine Meet with Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
A group of custodians of Hazrat Salman Shrine in in the City of Madain in Baghdad met with the Grand Shia Islamic Jurist Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Shirazi in the holy City of Qom in Iran. A group of custodians…
Launching second phase of building largest tunnel in Karbala
January 9, 2019
Launching second phase of building largest tunnel in Karbala
The Engineering Project Department of the Imam Hussein Shrine has announced the beginning of the second phase of the project of building a large tunnel in the holy city of Karbala. The Engineering Project Department of the Imam…
Afghan Taliban storm security posts in western province, killing 21
January 8, 2019
Afghan Taliban storm security posts in western province, killing 21
At least 21 Afghan security forces have been killed as Taliban militants stormed security checkpoints in the western province of Badghis, in one of the deadliest attacks to hit the area in months. At least 21 Afghan security forces…