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Twenty-eight ISIS militants killed in Nangarhar airstrikes and ground operations
April 27, 2017
Twenty-eight ISIS militants killed in Nangarhar airstrikes and ground operations
At least twenty-eight militants affiliated to the so-called Islamic State terrorist group were killed during the clearance operations in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. At least twenty-eight militants affiliated to the so-called Islamic State terrorist group were killed during…
Eight killed as bombers target northeast Nigeria
April 27, 2017
Eight killed as bombers target northeast Nigeria
Two separate attacks in Nigeria believed to have been carried out by the militants of the Boko Haram terrorist group have killed a total of eight people in the northeast of the country. Two separate attacks in Nigeria…
Roadside bombing kills 10 Shia Muslims in Pakistan’s Kurram
April 27, 2017
Roadside bombing kills 10 Shia Muslims in Pakistan’s Kurram
At least ten people have been killed and more than a dozen others have been injured in a roadside bombing that targeted a minivan in a Shia-majority area of Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region. At least ten people have been…
UN-led conference to mobilize global action to avert ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Yemen
April 27, 2017
UN-led conference to mobilize global action to avert ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Yemen
The United Nations together with the governments of Sweden and Switzerland have convened a one-day conference in Genevato draw global attention to the deepening humanitarian crisis in war-torn Yemen where millions are “close to a breaking point.” The United…
Funeral of 108 martyrs held in Sayeda Zeinab Holy Shrine
April 26, 2017
Funeral of 108 martyrs held in Sayeda Zeinab Holy Shrine
Shia Muslims of Foua and Keferya announced the completion of preparations to transfer of the bodies of the martyrs, who were killed in the terrorist bombing that hit their buses in the Rashidin neighborhood, a militant-held area. Shia Muslims…
Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein and al-Abbas open Karbala International Book Fair
April 26, 2017
Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein and al-Abbas open Karbala International Book Fair
The area between the holy shrines, or Bein al-Haramein, witnessed opening Karbala International Book Fair as a part of the activities of the Thirteenth Rabi’ul Shahada International Cultural Festival. The area between the holy shrines, or Bein al-Haramein, witnessed…
Fleeing ISIS convoy destroyed, militants and leaders killed
April 26, 2017
Fleeing ISIS convoy destroyed, militants and leaders killed
While fleeing to Syria, an ISIS convoy has been destroyed; many vehicles have been burned and many of their militants, including the leader known as Abu Umer El-E’feri, have been killed in an attack mounted by the Popular Mobilization Units.…
Graduates perform their oath inside Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
April 26, 2017
Graduates perform their oath inside Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
A group of engineering students from Wasit province came to the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine after their graduation. A group of engineering students from Wasit province came to the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine after their graduation. The students stood…
Millions of Muslims commemorate Eid al-Mab’ath worldwide
April 26, 2017
Millions of Muslims commemorate Eid al-Mab’ath worldwide
Millions of Muslims across the world are celebrating Eid al-Mab’ath, the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny, received his first revelation and was chosen as Allah’s final messenger. Millions of Muslims across…
Halal food market surging in Canada
April 25, 2017
Halal food market surging in Canada
A growing Muslim community in Canada has led to swelling sales of halal food, which has some grocers, manufacturers and eateries seeking ways to profit from the boom. A growing Muslim community in Canada has led to swelling sales…