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Imam Shirazi Center hosts Sheikh Sibeweih and other representatives in Cuba
February 27, 2017
Imam Shirazi Center hosts Sheikh Sibeweih and other representatives in Cuba
Sheikh Sibeweih and Sheikh Abbasi, two representatives of Ayatollah Shirazi, visited Imam Shirazi Islamic Center in Havana, Cuba. Sheikh Sibeweih and Sheikh Abbasi, two representatives of Ayatollah Shirazi, visited Imam Shirazi Islamic Center in Havana, Cuba. In the…
Non-Muslim Canadian women wear headscarf for solidarity
February 26, 2017
Non-Muslim Canadian women wear headscarf for solidarity
A group of Canadian women, who promised to wear the Islamic headscarf for a month following World Hijab Day to show solidarity with Muslim women, say it has been a positive experience, amid growing Islamophobia and racist sentiment in North…
Fire at Florida mosque being investigated as arson
February 26, 2017
Fire at Florida mosque being investigated as arson
Officials believe an early morning fire at a mosque in Florida was intentionally set, and the incident is being investigated as a hate crime. Officials believe an early morning fire at a mosque in Florida was intentionally set, and…
UN health agency: Yemen’s health system another victim of war
February 26, 2017
UN health agency: Yemen’s health system another victim of war
Acute shortage of critical medicines and limited fuel for electricity have put innocent lives in danger, the United Nations health agency has warned. Acute shortage of critical medicines and limited fuel for electricity have put innocent lives in danger,…
Iraqi troops completely liberate Mosul Airport from ISIS
February 26, 2017
Iraqi troops completely liberate Mosul Airport from ISIS
The Iraqi federal police’s rapid response force has completely liberated Mosul Airport from ISIS terrorists, an Iraqi security source said. The Iraqi federal police’s rapid response force has completely liberated Mosul Airport from ISIS terrorists, an Iraqi security source…
UNICEF: Pleased to see Imam Hussein Holy Shrine protecting children
February 26, 2017
UNICEF: Pleased to see Imam Hussein Holy Shrine protecting children
Within a visit to Iraq to study the child’s situation, a delegation from the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund “UNICEF” visited the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine where reports on the children who left school, and the children who were…
Explosion leaves four dead, over 20 wounded in Paktika province
February 23, 2017
Explosion leaves four dead, over 20 wounded in Paktika province
At least four people were killed and over 20 others were wounded in an explosion in southeastern Paktika province of Afghanistan. At least four people were killed and over 20 others were wounded in an explosion in southeastern…
UN: Tackling hunger crises in different countries including Nigeria and Yemen require $4.4 billion
February 23, 2017
UN: Tackling hunger crises in different countries including Nigeria and Yemen require $4.4 billion
Sounding the alarm on behalf of more than 20 million people in different countries including Yemen, and north-east Nigeria facing devastating levels of food insecurity, Secretary-General António Guterres joined other top United Nations officials today calling for “strong and urgent”…
Human Rights Watch: Bahrain proposed military trials of civilians
February 23, 2017
Human Rights Watch: Bahrain proposed military trials of civilians
Bahrain’s Council of Representatives on February 21, 2017, approved an amendment to Bahrain’s Constitution that would enable military courts to try civilians, in violation of international fair trial standards, Human Rights Watch said today. Bahrain’s Council of Representatives…
Syrian jets hit terrorists’ positions after attacking Shia villages
February 23, 2017
Syrian jets hit terrorists’ positions after attacking Shia villages
The Syrian Air Force carried out several airstrikes against terrorists’ positions on Tuesday after attacking two besieged Shia villages in the province, a media outlet and war monitors said. The Syrian Air Force carried out several airstrikes against terrorists’…