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MPs in the Netherlands have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a ban on wearing face-covering Islamic veils in public places, including schools, hospitals, government buildings and on public transport.     MPs in the Netherlands have voted overwhelmingly in favor…

Over 600 people, including more than 450 children, have been rescued from the Boko Haram extremist group, a Nigerian commander, Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor, has announced.    Over 600 people, including more than 450 children, have been rescued from the…

The United Nations is getting daily reports of rapes and killings of the Rohingya minority in Myanmar and independent monitors are being barred from investigating, the UN human rights office says.     The United Nations is getting daily reports…

At least 16 loyalists of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group were killed in a US airstrike in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.     At least 16 loyalists of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group were killed…

Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has opened Sayed al-AwsiyaCompound for Pilgrims in the holy city of Karbala.     Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has opened Sayed al-AwsiyaCompound for Pilgrims in the holy city of Karbala. According to architects,thecompound includes the most…

Shia Muslims worldwide celebrate the occasion of the holy birth anniversary of the Holy Prophetand Imam Jafar al-Sadiq, peace be upon them.     Shia Muslims worldwide celebrate the occasion of the holy birth anniversary of the Holy Prophetand Imam…

Nigerian authorities should end their violent repression of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), a minority Shia group, that began with a three-day lethal crackdown on December 12-14, 2015, and free its leader, Human Rights Watch said today.    …

Shah Rukh Khan’s new film ‘Raees’ remains to be one of the most awaited films of 2017.     Shah Rukh Khan’s new film ‘Raees’ remains to be one of the most awaited films of 2017. The Indian superstar recently…

An evacuation of rebel-held districts of Aleppo is back on track and expected to begin within hours, officials on both sides of the war said late on Wednesday, a retreat that would mark a major victory for Syrian President Bashar…

Zaineb, a third-stage medical college student, has memorized the Noble Quran in two years as a result of attending a Quran program for women, conductedby the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine.     Zaineb, a third-stage medical college student, has memorized…