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Iraqi authorities cancel entry visa as millions of pilgrims flock to Iraq on Arbaeen
November 17, 2016
Iraqi authorities cancel entry visa as millions of pilgrims flock to Iraq on Arbaeen
As millions of Imam Hussein’s lovers flock to the Iraqi borders to perform pilgrimage rituals, Iraqi authorities have decided to cancel the entry visa. As millions of Imam Hussein’s lovers flock to the Iraqi borders to perform pilgrimage rituals,…
Government rejects MPs’ call to suspend arms sales to Saudi Arabia over alleged war crimes
November 15, 2016
Government rejects MPs’ call to suspend arms sales to Saudi Arabia over alleged war crimes
The Government has rejected calls by two parliamentary committees for it to stop the sale of British bombs to Saudi Arabia’s armed forces in Yemen. The Government has rejected calls by two parliamentary committees for it to stop…
Yemen air strike kills 14 in attack on fuel trucks
November 15, 2016
Yemen air strike kills 14 in attack on fuel trucks
At least 14 people were killed in central Yemen on Monday in air strikes on fuel trucks by the Arab coalition fighting in the country, medics and witnesses said. At least 14 people were killed in central Yemen…
Prosecutor: U.S. Forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan
November 15, 2016
Prosecutor: U.S. Forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday that she had a “reasonable basis to believe” that American soldiers committed war crimes in Afghanistan, including torture. The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday that she…
100 killed as Nigerian forces open fire at Shia gathering
November 15, 2016
100 killed as Nigerian forces open fire at Shia gathering
killing nearly 100 and injuring hundreds more in the northern city of Kano. killing nearly 100 and injuring hundreds more in the northern city of Kano. Violence broke out when police tried to disperse thousands of people, including…
Delegation from Ayatollah Shirazi office visits Husseini processions in Holy Karbala
November 15, 2016
Delegation from Ayatollah Shirazi office visits Husseini processions in Holy Karbala
A delegation from the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi is visiting Husseini processions along the roads leading to the holy city of Karbala. A delegation from the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi is visiting Husseini processions along the…
Hundreds of Boko Haram fighters surrender in Chad
November 15, 2016
Hundreds of Boko Haram fighters surrender in Chad
Hundreds of Boko Haram fighters and their families have surrendered in Chad in the past month, security and U.N. sources said, in a sign the military campaign against them is making headway. Hundreds of Boko Haram fighters and their…
Bahraini authorities threaten to remove Husseini guesthouses
November 15, 2016
Bahraini authorities threaten to remove Husseini guesthouses
Bahraini authorities continue aggression against Husseini rituals, whereas the capital’s local government alerted Shias to remove the Husseini guesthouses in the capital and other areas. Bahraini authorities continue aggression against Husseini rituals, whereas the capital’s local government alerted Shias…
Holy Karbala local government holds media conference with presence of Oil and Transportation Ministers
November 15, 2016
Holy Karbala local government holds media conference with presence of Oil and Transportation Ministers
The governor of the holy city of Karbala, Aqeel al-Turaihi, held a media conference in presence of the Oil and Transportation Ministers to discuss means to a successful Arbaeen pilgrimage. The governor of the holy city of Karbala, Aqeel…
Six killed, over 20 injured in rebel shelling of refugee camp in Aleppo University campus
November 15, 2016
Six killed, over 20 injured in rebel shelling of refugee camp in Aleppo University campus
Terrorists shelling has claimed the lives of at least six civilians and injured many others on the Aleppo University campus, which houses families displaced by the Syrian conflict. Terrorists shelling has claimed the lives of at least six civilians…