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Pakistan’s senior Shia scholar slams Nawaz Sharif’s attempts to ban Imam Hussain mourning ceremonies
August 16, 2016
Pakistan’s senior Shia scholar slams Nawaz Sharif’s attempts to ban Imam Hussain mourning ceremonies
Speaking at the Misbah al-Uloum al-Ja’fariyah Seminary in Multan, Pakistan, SayyedSajid Ali Naqawisaid that the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif warned about the arrest of Shi’a mourners during Muharram in an attempt to prevent sectarian violence in the South…
UK police under fire for training Bahraini forces
August 16, 2016
UK police under fire for training Bahraini forces
A British parliamentary committee has criticized UK police for training Bahraini forces who are accused of ruthlessly suppressing public protests and dissent. A British parliamentary committee has criticized UK police for training Bahraini forces who are accused of…
Afghan Officials: ISIS Establishing Presence in Zabul Province
August 16, 2016
Afghan Officials: ISIS Establishing Presence in Zabul Province
Just days after US officials reported a two week offensive against ISIS in Afghanistan ended with at least a quarter of the group’s fighters killed, Afghan officials are reporting that ISIS actually appears to be expanding its territory, and is…
Bombing of Doctors without Borders Hospital in Yemen Kills at Least 15
August 16, 2016
Bombing of Doctors without Borders Hospital in Yemen Kills at Least 15
At least 15 people were killed on Monday in northern Yemen when warplanes bombed a hospital supported by Doctors without Borders, according to hospital and local health ministry officials. At least 15 people were killed on Monday in…
Western Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia under Threat amid Plans to Block US Deal
August 16, 2016
Western Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia under Threat amid Plans to Block US Deal
The UK is facing a legal challenge over its continued arms sales to Saudi Arabia, senators in the US have proposed blocking the latest sale of weapons to the Gulf kingdom, raising questions about the future of Western military support…
Kerala Muslim bride demands books as dowry
August 15, 2016
Kerala Muslim bride demands books as dowry
Many young brides in India are often chided for their obsession with gold. But, in an attempt to shatter two stereotypes at once, Sahla Nechyil, a graduate in political science from the University of Hyderabad, has asked that she be…
Boko Haram releases new video showing kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls
August 15, 2016
Boko Haram releases new video showing kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls
Boko Haram has released a video appearing to show the Chibok schoolgirls who were kidnapped by the Islamist group in April 2014. In it, the militant group claimed a number of the girls have been killed by Nigerian government air…
#IllWalkWithYou campaign kicks off on social media in support of US Muslims after fatal shooting
August 15, 2016
#IllWalkWithYou campaign kicks off on social media in support of US Muslims after fatal shooting
Social media users are offering to accompany Muslims who fear travelling alone to their mosque, after two men, including a Muslim imam, were fatally shot while walking home from afternoon prayers in New York City. Social media users are…
Northern Europe Quran Contest Wraps Up
August 15, 2016
Northern Europe Quran Contest Wraps Up
The 4th Quran contest for Northern European countries came to a conclusion on Sunday night. The 4th Quran contest for Northern European countries came to a conclusion on Sunday night. The members of the competition’s panel of judges…
Afghanistan Military Forces Killed 92 Terrorists in Past 24 Hours
August 15, 2016
Afghanistan Military Forces Killed 92 Terrorists in Past 24 Hours
Afghan Ministry of Defense has announced that Afghanistan’s military forces have killed 92 militants in various provinces of the country in past 24 hours. Afghan Ministry of Defense has announced that Afghanistan’s military forces have killed 92 militants in…