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Mesbah al-Hussein launches the ‘Useful science Project’ to distribute thousands of books to universities and institutes Iraq
January 12, 2019
Mesbah al-Hussein launches the ‘Useful science Project’ to distribute thousands of books to universities and institutes Iraq
The Mesbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, under the patronage of the Office of the Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has launched the “Useful Science Project” to distribute thousands of books to universities’ and institutes’…
ISIS-K militants suffer casualties in coalition airstrikes in Nangarhar
January 10, 2019
ISIS-K militants suffer casualties in coalition airstrikes in Nangarhar
The so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K) militants suffered casualties in the airstrikes which were carried out by the coalition forces in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. The so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan…
Asylum seekers launch hunger strike at Australian detention center
January 10, 2019
Asylum seekers launch hunger strike at Australian detention center
More than 200 asylum seekers held at a detention center in Australia have launched a hunger strike to protest against their living conditions, detainees and activists say. More than 200 asylum seekers held at a detention center in Australia…
6 Killed, One Arrested in Qatif, Saudi Arabia Confirms
January 10, 2019
6 Killed, One Arrested in Qatif, Saudi Arabia Confirms
Six people were killed and one arrested in a “security operation” in Saudi Arabia’s eastern Al-Qatif region earlier this week, Riyadh has confirmed. Six people were killed and one arrested in a “security operation” in Saudi Arabia’s eastern Al-Qatif…
‘Substantial progress’ needed before more Yemen peace talks
January 10, 2019
‘Substantial progress’ needed before more Yemen peace talks
United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths said “substantial progress” would be needed before more talks can be held to build on a ceasefire recently agreed by the warring parties in Sweden and to reach a final deal to…
Last stage of tracking paths of Imam Hussein to Karbala
January 10, 2019
Last stage of tracking paths of Imam Hussein to Karbala
Karbala Center for Studies and Researches has announced launching the last stage of the project of tracking the paths that Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, took when he came to Karbala. Karbala Center for Studies and Researches has…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: The youths should care about marriage.
January 10, 2019
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: The youths should care about marriage.
A group of university students and religious activists, as well as members of Lady Roqayah husayniya in Kuwait met with the Grand Shia Islamic Jurist Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Shirazi on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. A group of university students…
Amazon removes bathmats and items imprinted with verses from the holy Quran following complaints
January 9, 2019
Amazon removes bathmats and items imprinted with verses from the holy Quran following complaints
After receiving complaints of Internet merchants selling items that were offensive to Muslims, including doormats, bathmats and other goods imprinted with verses from the Koran, Amazon has pulled dozens of items from its online marketplace. After receiving complaints of…
2 killed, over 20 wounded in an explosion in Khost province
January 9, 2019
2 killed, over 20 wounded in an explosion in Khost province
At least two people lost their lives and more than 20 others sustained injuries in an explosion in southeastern Khost province of Afghanistan. At least two people lost their lives and more than 20 others sustained injuries in an…
Two police officers killed in car bomb blast in Iraq
January 9, 2019
Two police officers killed in car bomb blast in Iraq
A car bomb killed at least two police officers and injured five civilians in the Iraqi city of Tikrit on Tuesday, a hospital source said. A car bomb killed at least two police officers and injured five civilians in…