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Imam Ali Dome Gilding Project reaches advanced levels
October 3, 2016
Imam Ali Dome Gilding Project reaches advanced levels
Secretary-General’s Office of Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced that the dome gilding project of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, has reached advanced stages. Secretary-General’s Office of Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced…
Nigeria suffering ‘worst humanitarian crisis in the world’ amid war with Boko Haram, UNICEF warns
October 2, 2016
Nigeria suffering ‘worst humanitarian crisis in the world’ amid war with Boko Haram, UNICEF warns
In its short, seven-year insurgency, Boko Haram has emerged as one of the most ruthless and deadly radical militant groups on the planet. In its short, seven-year insurgency, Boko Haram has emerged as one of the most ruthless…
Labor Government to stop Saudi Arabia weapons sales
October 2, 2016
Labor Government to stop Saudi Arabia weapons sales
The Labor government would halt the arms sales to Saudi Arabia that is using the weaponry to increase tension in Yemen, the leader of Labor Party Jeremy Corbyn said Wednesday. The Labor government would halt the arms sales…
Police chalk out foolproof security plan for Muharram in Pakistan
October 2, 2016
Police chalk out foolproof security plan for Muharram in Pakistan
Police, as part of its security plan for the upcoming month of Muharram, would depute more than 10,000 officers on sensitive points to avoid any untoward incident across the provincial capital Lahore. Police, as part of its security…
Controversial Kuwaiti lawmaker acquitted in latest insult case
October 2, 2016
Controversial Kuwaiti lawmaker acquitted in latest insult case
Kuwaiti courts acquitted Shia lawmaker Abdul Hamid Dashti in a new case filed against him for insulting Saudi Arabia. Kuwaiti courts acquitted Shia lawmaker Abdul Hamid Dashti in a new case filed against him for insulting Saudi Arabia.…
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
October 2, 2016
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city of Karbala as the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt are flocking from all around the world to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city…
UN condemns killing of at least 15 civilians in US drone strike in Afghanistan
October 1, 2016
UN condemns killing of at least 15 civilians in US drone strike in Afghanistan
An airstrike designed to target so-called Islamic State militants in Nangarhar, eastern Afghanistan, has killed at least 15 civilians and injured another 13, including a child. An airstrike designed to target so-called Islamic State militants in Nangarhar, eastern…
Pakistani Shiite police killed while guarding Mosque
October 1, 2016
Pakistani Shiite police killed while guarding Mosque
Unknown motorcyclists shot and martyred a Shiite police standing guard at an imambargah (Shiite place for mourning) in Bannu Bazar area of Kohat on Wednesday. Unknown motorcyclists shot and martyred a Shiite police standing guard at an imambargah…
Amnesty International slams Hungary’s treatment of refugees
October 1, 2016
Amnesty International slams Hungary’s treatment of refugees
In the run up to the October 2 referendum in Hungary on whether to accept EU quotas for resettling refugees, a new report by Amnesty International has slammed the country for mistreating refugees and making the asylum procedure too difficult…
Department of Husseini Processions and Rituals preparing for Muharram and Safar
October 1, 2016
Department of Husseini Processions and Rituals preparing for Muharram and Safar
Department of Husseini Rituals and Processions has started their activities by receiving Husseini procession owners in order to provide them with empty places for setting up facilities as part of preparation for the holy month of Muharram. Department…