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Pakistan closes schools in province amid Taliban threats
January 26, 2016
Pakistan closes schools in province amid Taliban threats
Pakistani authorities closed all the schools in the country’s largest province Pakistani authorities closed all the schools in the country’s largest province, Punjab, following an alert over possible terrorist attacks. A government memo says there is intelligence that 13…
Amnesty International says King Salman’s first year in power has been a dark year for human rights
January 26, 2016
Amnesty International says King Salman’s first year in power has been a dark year for human rights
Saud’s first year in power has seen the country’s human rights record deteriorate markedly King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s first year in power has seen the country’s human rights record deteriorate markedly, Amnesty International said. Despite limited improvements in…
“Ali is the Vicegerent of Allah” on school in Damam provokes ire in Saudi Arabia
January 26, 2016
“Ali is the Vicegerent of Allah” on school in Damam provokes ire in Saudi Arabia
The picture, which was taken by an amateur photographer, provoked ire among social media activists in Saudi Arabia General Directorate of Education in the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia has launched an urgent investigation over a placard containing the…
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi receives groups of Iraqi tribesmen
January 26, 2016
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi receives groups of Iraqi tribesmen
The Iraqi tribesmen signed a placard that reads “Replying to the call of the supreme religious authorities Groups of Iraqi tribesmen met the Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, in his honorable house…
Aligarh Muslim University to host international Quran conference
January 25, 2016
Aligarh Muslim University to host international Quran conference
India, is organizing a two-day International Conference on “Social and Spiritual Teachings Professor K. A. Nizami Centre for Quranic Studies in Aligarh Muslim University, India, is organizing a two-day International Conference on “Social and Spiritual Teachings of the Quran…
The Shia Institute to hold symposium on martyrdom of Imam Hussein in London
January 25, 2016
The Shia Institute to hold symposium on martyrdom of Imam Hussein in London
Shia Institute at the University of London to address one of the perennial issues in the Shia tradition Three-day international symposium, starting from August 31, will be held by the Shia Institute at the University of London to address one…
Syrian army seizes back more areas in Sheikh Meskeen
January 25, 2016
Syrian army seizes back more areas in Sheikh Meskeen
The Syrian army continued its military advances in Sheikh Meskeen region The Syrian army continued its military advances in Sheikh Meskeen region in Dara’a province, and won back several strategic buildings after inflicting heavy losses on the militants in…
Unknown assailants set ablaze Imam Hassan Holy Site in Kirkuk
January 25, 2016
Unknown assailants set ablaze Imam Hassan Holy Site in Kirkuk
Unknown assailants set Imam Hassan Sanctuary on fire in Laylan district Unknown assailants set Imam Hassan Sanctuary on fire in Laylan district, southeast of the Iraqi province of Kirkuk. According to officials, the accident took place on Sunday, causing material…
Iraq summons Saudi envoy for insulting Shia scholars
January 25, 2016
Iraq summons Saudi envoy for insulting Shia scholars
Iraq summoned Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Baghdad over his remarks Iraq summoned Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Baghdad over his remarks against the participation of Iraqi popular forces in the fight against Takfiri terrorists and his disrespectful comments about the…
New magazine specialized in Shia studies recently released
January 24, 2016
New magazine specialized in Shia studies recently released
a new magazine specialized in Shia Studies has been recently released under the title of SSR In collaboration with the International Consultation and Surveying Group, a new magazine specialized in Shia Studies has been recently released under the…