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715 Iraqis killed, wounded by terrorists in June
July 8, 2017
715 Iraqis killed, wounded by terrorists in June
A total of 415 Iraqi civilians were killed and another 300 injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq in June 2017, UNAMI says. A total of 415 Iraqi civilians were killed and another 300 injured…
Replica of Lady Fatima’s box exhibited at Imam Hussein museum
July 8, 2017
Replica of Lady Fatima’s box exhibited at Imam Hussein museum
The museum of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has exhibited a replica of the box that belongs to Lady Fatima, daughter of Prophet Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon them. The museum of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has exhibited a…
Mob kills Rohingya Muslim with bricks in street attack
July 6, 2017
Mob kills Rohingya Muslim with bricks in street attack
A police officer in Myanmar fled the scene of a deadly mob attack on Rohingya Muslims that has put the troubled western state of Rakhine on edge, two police officials said on Wednesday. A police officer in Myanmar fled…
Judge to review Tony Blair prosecution ban
July 6, 2017
Judge to review Tony Blair prosecution ban
The most senior judge in England and Wales will hear a case attempting to overturn a ban on prosecuting Tony Blair over Iraq invasion, the Guardian has learned. The most senior judge in England and Wales will hear a…
Refugee influx to Europe hits 100,000 in 2017, says IOM
July 6, 2017
Refugee influx to Europe hits 100,000 in 2017, says IOM
Over 100,000 refugees have made the perilous Mediterranean crossing to Europe so far this year, figures by the United Nations show. Over 100,000 refugees have made the perilous Mediterranean crossing to Europe so far this year, figures by the…
Syrian army pauses for Astana peace talks
July 6, 2017
Syrian army pauses for Astana peace talks
Combat operations in Syria’s south have been suspended for three days as a new round of peace talks in the Kazakh capital of Astana goes underway, the Syrian army’s general command has said. Combat operations in Syria’s south have…
UN ‘appalled’ by terrorist attacks in the Syrian capital
July 6, 2017
UN ‘appalled’ by terrorist attacks in the Syrian capital
The United Nations has condemned the terrorist attacks in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and underscored the need to bring those responsible to justice, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres said yesterday. The United Nations has condemned the terrorist…
Al-Fida Procession demands Wahhabi takfiris to stop abusing the holy shrines in Medina
July 6, 2017
Al-Fida Procession demands Wahhabi takfiris to stop abusing the holy shrines in Medina
Crowds of Shia Muslims took part in protesting rallies near the Saudi bordering city of Arar, condemning the crime of the Baqee destruction and demanding an end to the constant violations on the holy shrines in Medina. Crowds of…
International Organization of Defending the Holy Shrines issues a statement on Baqee Day
July 6, 2017
International Organization of Defending the Holy Shrines issues a statement on Baqee Day
The International Organization of Defending the Holy Shrines issued a statement on the anniversary of the Baqee Cemetery demolition, calling to rebuild the holy shrines. The International Organization of Defending the Holy Shrines issued a statement on the anniversary…
Judge denies request to halt building of Michigan mosque
July 5, 2017
Judge denies request to halt building of Michigan mosque
Plans to build a new mosque in Sterling Heights can move forward after a judge this week denied a request by opponents of the mosque to issue a preliminary injunction blocking the proposed Islamic center on 15 Mile Road. …