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UN concerned over worsening security, humanitarian situation in Damascus suburbs
May 3, 2017
UN concerned over worsening security, humanitarian situation in Damascus suburbs
The United Nations today said that it remains deeply concerned by the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the eastern part of Syria’s Ghouta, where some 400,000 people are trapped by the terrorists. The United Nations today said that…
UN: 317 civilians killed in violence, armed conflicts in Iraq in April
May 3, 2017
UN: 317 civilians killed in violence, armed conflicts in Iraq in April
The United Nations says terrorist acts, violence and armed conflicts took the lives of more than 300 people and left hundreds of others wounded in Iraq last month. The United Nations says terrorist acts, violence and armed conflicts…
35 countries participate in 13th Rabieul Shahada International Cultural Festival
May 3, 2017
35 countries participate in 13th Rabieul Shahada International Cultural Festival
High-level delegations from 35 countries have attended the beginning of the 13th Rabieul Shahada or Martyrdom Spring International Cultural Festival, held by the Imam Hussein and the al-Abbas Holy Shrines on the anniversary of the blessed births of Imam Hussein…
Birth anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad celebrated worldwide
May 3, 2017
Birth anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad celebrated worldwide
Shias around the globe are decorating their houses, mosques and Shia Islamic Centers, and holding celebrations for the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Ali al-Sajjad, peace be upon him. Shias around the globe are decorating their houses,…
Fire at Sweden’s largest Shia mosque was likely arson, police say
May 2, 2017
Fire at Sweden’s largest Shia mosque was likely arson, police say
Parts of a large mosque in the northern Stockholm suburb of Jakobsberg were destroyed in a fire late on Sunday night in what police suspect was an arson attack. Parts of a large mosque in the northern Stockholm suburb…
UN urges protection of civilians as casualties remain high in first quarter
May 2, 2017
UN urges protection of civilians as casualties remain high in first quarter
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan urged all parties to the conflict to take immediate and concrete measures to better protect civilians from harm, as the latest data for 2017 shows continued high numbers of civilian casualties. The United…
Two suicide bombers killed in police operation in WahCantonment
May 2, 2017
Two suicide bombers killed in police operation in WahCantonment
Two terrorists were killed in a search operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in Wah Cantonment earlier today. Two terrorists were killed in a search operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in Wah Cantonment earlier today. A suicide jacket…
Birth anniversary of al-Abbas celebrated worldwide
May 2, 2017
Birth anniversary of al-Abbas celebrated worldwide
Shias around the globe are decorating their houses, mosques and Shia Islamic Centers, and holding celebrations for the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Abu al-Fadhil al-Abbas, peace be upon him. Shias around the globe are decorating their…
Blood donation campaign organized in holy Karbala
May 2, 2017
Blood donation campaign organized in holy Karbala
Coinciding with the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and based on the commandments of the Grand Jurist Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, a blood donation campaign under the slogan…
Second phase of Kefraya, Foua Shia civilian deal to be completed next month
May 1, 2017
Second phase of Kefraya, Foua Shia civilian deal to be completed next month
The second phase of Kefraya and Foua deal is to be completed next month, faster than was planned, a source said. The second phase of Kefraya and Foua deal is to be completed next month, faster than was planned,…