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SRW warns of growing terrorism consequences in Pakistan
January 30, 2017
SRW warns of growing terrorism consequences in Pakistan
Shia Rights Watch International Organization warns of the consequences of growing terrorism in Pakistan, and urges the government to review the security procedures in the country. Shia Rights Watch International Organization warns of the consequences of growing terrorism…
Billions in profits from Saudi war crimes
January 24, 2017
Billions in profits from Saudi war crimes
In two weeks’ time, the High Court in Britain will consider a case that could set a vital precedent and be instrumental in changing British arms export policy. In two weeks’ time, the High Court in Britain will…
UNICEF: 40% of Syrian children in Turkey not in school
January 24, 2017
UNICEF: 40% of Syrian children in Turkey not in school
About 380,000 Syrian children of school age are missing out on education in Turkey, raising the risk of a “lost generation”, according to the UN children’s fund UNICEF. About 380,000 Syrian children of school age are missing out…
HRW warns new unfair executions may occur in Bahrain
January 24, 2017
HRW warns new unfair executions may occur in Bahrain
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that the Manama regime authorities may execute two more Bahrainis after “unfair” trials and based on confessions extracted under torture. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that the Manama regime authorities may…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine lays foundation stone of Karbala Int’l Airport
January 24, 2017
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine lays foundation stone of Karbala Int’l Airport
The Chief Cleric of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, His Eminence Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalaey, has laid the foundation stone of Karbala Int’l Airport project. The Chief Cleric of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, His Eminence Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalaey,…
Religious delegations visit Ayatollah Seyyed Mujtaba al-Shirazi
January 24, 2017
Religious delegations visit Ayatollah Seyyed Mujtaba al-Shirazi
A number of religious figures and delegations from all over Europe visited Ayatollah Seyyed Mujtaba al-Husseini al-Shirazi in London. A number of religious figures and delegations from all over Europe visited Ayatollah Seyyed Mujtaba al-Husseini al-Shirazi in London.…
Galway Muslims hope to produce an Irish-language translation of the Quran
January 23, 2017
Galway Muslims hope to produce an Irish-language translation of the Quran
Members of the Islamic community in Galway City, Ireland, are making “continuous efforts” to produce an Irish-language version of the holy Quran. Members of the Islamic community in Galway City, Ireland, are making “continuous efforts” to produce an…
Afghan MoD: 41 militants killed in recent counter-terrorism operations
January 23, 2017
Afghan MoD: 41 militants killed in recent counter-terrorism operations
At least 41 militants were killed in the latest counter-terrorism operations in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Defense said Sunday. At least 41 militants were killed in the latest counter-terrorism operations in the past 24 hours,…
Nearly 70 people killed in 24 hours of intense Yemen fighting
January 23, 2017
Nearly 70 people killed in 24 hours of intense Yemen fighting
Clashes in Yemen killed at least 66 people in 24 hours, medics and security sources said on Sunday, as Saudi backed militants pushed to oust Yemenis from a key stretch of coastline. Clashes in Yemen killed at least…
Protests continue in Bahrain days after execution of Shia activists
January 23, 2017
Protests continue in Bahrain days after execution of Shia activists
A week after the ruling regime in Bahrain executed three young activists, protest rallies continue to be held in the Gulf country. A week after the ruling regime in Bahrain executed three young activists, protest rallies continue to…