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French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain was awarded an “Oscars of Science” prize in Los Angeles on Saturday for his research into genetically modifying immune cells to fight cancer. Sadelain’s scientific work has led to the development of a new form of…

The UK-based “Who is Hussein?” global charity, in cooperation with “Hussein Table”, has carried out a humanitarian campaign in downtown Houston, US. According to “Who is Hussein?”, the two charitable organizations served more than 150 meals to homeless and needy…

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) stated recently that lasting peace in the region is not possible until the Kashmir dispute is settled according to the aspirations of the Kashmiris, Kashmir Media Service reported. The organization has criticized the BJP…

Heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan has claimed the lives of at least 33 people and injured 27 others in three days, VOA reported yesterday citing a Taliban spokesman. According to the official, flash floods hit the capital, Kabul,…

At least 12 people lost their lives and more than 50 are still missing after heavy rain caused a ravine to collapse onto a river in southwest Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported yesterday. The landslide happened around midday on…

Following a sharp increase in arrivals this month, Cyprus has suspended the processing of asylum applications from Syrians, Al Jazeera reported today. In practice, the measure means asylum seekers will be confined to two reception camps offering food and shelter,…

The Iraqi Ministry of Education announced today, Sunday, that its teams, in cooperation with the Minister of Health, have launched a 10-day campaign to vaccinate more than 7M school children against measles. According to an official statement released by the…

Shia Mulims around the world are preparing to commemorate the tragedy of the destruction of the holy graves of the Infallible Imams in Al-Baqi Cemetery in Holy Madinah, which were destroyed at the hands of Wahhabis and Salafis. Shia followers…

The Indian newspaper “patriot” has published a detailed report on “the Karbala of Delhi”, a sacred place in India that provides a spiritual sanctuary for believers who cannot visit holy shrines in distant countries. Located in the town of “Jor…

Members of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, affiliated with the Vatican, expressed their happiness to have the honor of visiting the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in the holy city of Karbala. Abbas Al-Muhanna, the official…