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The world dresses in black over Lady Fatima’s martyrdom anniversary
February 12, 2017
The world dresses in black over Lady Fatima’s martyrdom anniversary
Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs, and Islamic centers all over the world are marking the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima, peace be upon her. Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria and Iran in…
Belgium voices alarm over spread of Saudi-backed Wahhabism
February 9, 2017
Belgium voices alarm over spread of Saudi-backed Wahhabism
Belgium has voiced concerns over the spread of Saudi-backed Wahhabism throughout the country and the rest of Europe. Belgium has voiced concerns over the spread of Saudi-backed Wahhabism throughout the country and the rest of Europe. According to…
Afghanistan: Free Muslim condemns deadly suicide attack in Kabul near Supreme Court
February 9, 2017
Afghanistan: Free Muslim condemns deadly suicide attack in Kabul near Supreme Court
Free Muslim International Organization condemned the suicide attack outside the Supreme Court complex in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and stressed that those behind the deadly bombing must be held to account. Free Muslim International Organization condemned the suicide…
UN seeks $2.1 billion to stave Yemen off famine in 2017
February 9, 2017
UN seeks $2.1 billion to stave Yemen off famine in 2017
The United Nations and humanitarian partners today launched an international appeal for $2.1 billion to provide life-saving assistance to 12 million people in Yemen in 2017. The United Nations and humanitarian partners today launched an international appeal for…
HRW: ISIS used Mosul hospital as military base
February 9, 2017
HRW: ISIS used Mosul hospital as military base
As the battle for Mosul unfolds, ISIS is regularly occupying medical facilities and placing civilians and staff there at risk of incoming attacks, according to Lama Fakih, the deputy Middle East director at Human Rights Watch said. As…
Charitable donations to needy families in holy Kadhimiyah, Iraq
February 9, 2017
Charitable donations to needy families in holy Kadhimiyah, Iraq
Al-Rasul al-A’dham Institution, affiliated to Ayatollah Shirazi’s office, hosted a charity event where needy families and orphans received donations in holy Kadhimiyah, Iraq. Al-Rasul al-A’dham Institution, affiliated to Ayatollah Shirazi’s office, hosted a charity event where needy families…
UN: Violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state could amount to crimes against humanity
February 8, 2017
UN: Violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state could amount to crimes against humanity
The scale of violence against the Rohingya Muslims community in Myanmar’s Rakhine state is “revolting and unacceptable,” the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide said, underlining the Government’s responsibility to ensure that populations are protected. The…
21 killed, 41 wounded in Kabul explosion
February 8, 2017
21 killed, 41 wounded in Kabul explosion
A heavy explosion rocked Kabul yesterday afternoon targeting the Afghan Supreme Court compound. A heavy explosion rocked Kabul yesterday afternoon targeting the Afghan Supreme Court compound. The incident took place between the court’s entrance and parking lot where…
UN concerned by water shortage for 1.8 million in Syria’s Aleppo
February 8, 2017
UN concerned by water shortage for 1.8 million in Syria’s Aleppo
The United Nations is gravely concerned that an estimated 1.8 million people in Syria’s Aleppo city and its surroundings have been cut off from their main source of water, said UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric on Monday. The United…
Bid to stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia moves to High Court
February 8, 2017
Bid to stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia moves to High Court
Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) says UK fighter jets and bombs sent to Saudi Arabia have been used in war against Yemen in which thousands have died. Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) says UK fighter jets and bombs…