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IHTV group broadcasts Ashura revival ceremony in five languages
September 8, 2018
IHTV group broadcasts Ashura revival ceremony in five languages
For the first time in the history of media, and with continious efforts of Imam Hussein Media Group –the largest Islamic media group- Ashura revival ceremonies are broadcasted live in five languages in different continents. For the first time…
At least 20 people reported killed, including two journalists, in twin Kabul blasts
September 6, 2018
At least 20 people reported killed, including two journalists, in twin Kabul blasts
Twin bombings at a wrestling training center in a predominately Shia neighborhood of Afghanistan’s capital have killed at least 20 people and wounded 70 others, the Interior Ministry says. Twin bombings at a wrestling training center in a predominately…
PM orders ‘comprehensive’ security plan for Zaireen visiting holy sites in Iran, Iraq
September 6, 2018
PM orders ‘comprehensive’ security plan for Zaireen visiting holy sites in Iran, Iraq
Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday directed that a comprehensive action plan should be chalked out in consultation with all the stakeholders within 48 hours for the security of pilgrims visiting Iran, Iraq and other holy places during the upcoming month…
Amnesty expresses solidarity with Ali Mushaima
September 6, 2018
Amnesty expresses solidarity with Ali Mushaima
Amnesty International expressed solidarity with the demands of Bahraini activists Ali Mushaima and Zainab Al-Khawaja. Amnesty International expressed solidarity with the demands of Bahraini activists Ali Mushaima and Zainab Al-Khawaja. In a Twitter post on Wednesday, the rights group…
Deadly protests in Basra prompt UN calls for calm in Iraq
September 6, 2018
Deadly protests in Basra prompt UN calls for calm in Iraq
The United Nations has called for calm in Iraq’s Basra in the wake of protests over poor public services that left six people killed on Tuesday. The United Nations has called for calm in Iraq’s Basra in the wake…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi delivers his annual speech coinciding with Muharam
September 6, 2018
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi delivers his annual speech coinciding with Muharam
The Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, has delivered a speech on the advert of the sorrowful month of Muharam The Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, has delivered…
Swiss press paints Muslims in negative light
September 5, 2018
Swiss press paints Muslims in negative light
Most Swiss newspaper articles on Muslims convey a negative story, according to a recent study. Most Swiss newspaper articles on Muslims convey a negative story, according to a recent study. Since 2015, more than half (54%) of all articles…
Austin mosque heightening security after vandalism
September 5, 2018
Austin mosque heightening security after vandalism
The local Muslim community in Austin, US state of Texas, is reeling after a vandal, or vandals, caused thousands of dollars in damages to their mosque. The local Muslim community in Austin, US state of Texas, is reeling after…
Taliban announce death of founder of Haqqani militant network
September 5, 2018
Taliban announce death of founder of Haqqani militant network
Afghanistan’s Taliban militant group says the founder of its affiliated Haqqani militant network based in Pakistan has died after a long illness. Afghanistan’s Taliban militant group says the founder of its affiliated Haqqani militant network based in Pakistan has…
Madrid cancels arms sale deal with Riyadh after Saudi massacre of Yemeni kids
September 5, 2018
Madrid cancels arms sale deal with Riyadh after Saudi massacre of Yemeni kids
The Saudi-led coalition’s recent slaughter of Yemeni children prompted the Spanish defense ministry to cancel a €9.2-million deal to sell Saudis 400 precision bombs. The Saudi-led coalition’s recent slaughter of Yemeni children prompted the Spanish defense ministry to cancel…