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Newly published book in Lebanon: ‘Lady Fatima al-Zahra in Literature’
November 3, 2016
Newly published book in Lebanon: ‘Lady Fatima al-Zahra in Literature’
‘Al-Zahra in Literature’ is a new publication by Newline Publishing House authored by the Christian writer and philosopher, Professor Michel Gadi. ‘Al-Zahra in Literature’ is a new publication by Newline Publishing House authored by the Christian writer and…
Muslim population in Italy rises from 2,000 to 2 million within five decades
November 2, 2016
Muslim population in Italy rises from 2,000 to 2 million within five decades
The number of Muslims in Italy has rocketed from about 2,000 in 1970 to nearly two million at the end of 2015, according to a new study. The number of Muslims in Italy has rocketed from about 2,000…
Human Rights Watch: Nigerian soldiers, police sexually abuse Boko Haram victims
November 2, 2016
Human Rights Watch: Nigerian soldiers, police sexually abuse Boko Haram victims
Nigerian soldiers and policemen have raped and sexually abused women and girls fleeing the terrorist militant group Boko Haram, Human Rights Watch said on Monday. Nigerian soldiers and policemen have raped and sexually abused women and girls fleeing the…
Yemen food crisis leaves millions at risk of starving
November 2, 2016
Yemen food crisis leaves millions at risk of starving
As the food crisis grows worse for Yemenis, the UN World Food Programme fears the devastating toll that hunger could have on the war-torn country. As the food crisis grows worse for Yemenis, the UN World Food Programme…
More than 8000 Husseini processions to participate in upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage
November 2, 2016
More than 8000 Husseini processions to participate in upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage
The head of Husseini Rituals and Processions Office, Riyadh Ni’ma, told Shiawaves that the registered Husseiniprocessions for this year’s Arbaeen has exceeded 8000. The head of Husseini Rituals and Processions Office, Riyadh Ni’ma, told Shiawaves that the registered…
Ayatollah Shirazi public relations office visits Daquq to inspect the situation
November 2, 2016
Ayatollah Shirazi public relations office visits Daquq to inspect the situation
Ayatollah Shirazi public relations office has visited Daquqdistrict in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk to inspect the victims after an anonymous army aircraft hit a Husseini mourning gathering ofwomen. Ayatollah Shirazi public relations office has visited Daquqdistrict in…
Six killed in suicide attack in eastern Afghanistan
November 2, 2016
Six killed in suicide attack in eastern Afghanistan
A suicide bomber has killed six people and wounded six others at a meeting of tribal elders in the eastern province of Nangarhar. A suicide bomber has killed six people and wounded six others at a meeting of…
Adam Center condemns targeting al-Hadidah prisons
November 2, 2016
Adam Center condemns targeting al-Hadidah prisons
Adam Center for Defending Rights and Freedom condemned the aggressive attack on Hadidah prisons where at least 40 people were killed. Adam Center for Defending Rights and Freedom condemned the aggressive attack on Hadidah prisons where at least…
UN warns of health risks and disasters in Mosul
November 2, 2016
UN warns of health risks and disasters in Mosul
Environmental pollution is adding “complexity and danger” to the humanitarian crisis sparked by the military offensive in Mosul, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said. Environmental pollution is adding “complexity and danger” to the humanitarian crisis sparked by…
Global survey: Iraqis are the world’s most generous to strangers
November 2, 2016
Global survey: Iraqis are the world’s most generous to strangers
Although torn by war, Iraq is the world’s most generous country towards strangers in need, according to a new global index of charitable giving. Although torn by war, Iraq is the world’s most generous country towards strangers in…