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Opposition united to stall Islamic divorce bill in RS
January 1, 2019
Opposition united to stall Islamic divorce bill in RS
The contentious Islamic Divorce Bill is facing stiff resistance from as many as 11 opposition parties including Congress in the Rajya Sabha, which recently got united to put forth their demand of sending the legislation to the Select Committee for…
Germany mulls introducing ‘Mosque Tax’
December 31, 2018
Germany mulls introducing ‘Mosque Tax’
Lawmakers from Germany’s grand coalition government said on Wednesday that they were considering introducing a “mosque tax” for German Muslims, similar to the church taxes that German Christians pay. Lawmakers from Germany’s grand coalition government said on Wednesday that…
Hundreds flee Daesh attacks in NE Nigeria
December 31, 2018
Hundreds flee Daesh attacks in NE Nigeria
Hundreds of people in northeast Nigeria who fled a town targeted by militants linked with Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) have sought refuge in capital of Borno state, witnesses said on Saturday. Hundreds of people in northeast Nigeria who fled…
Boko Haram kills 13 soldiers, a policeman in Nigeria
December 30, 2018
Boko Haram kills 13 soldiers, a policeman in Nigeria
Boko Haram Takfiri terrorists ambushed a military convoy in northeastern Nigeria, killing 13 soldiers and a policeman, the army said Wednesday. Boko Haram Takfiri terrorists ambushed a military convoy in northeastern Nigeria, killing 13 soldiers and a policeman, the…
Child soldiers from Sudan’s Darfur fight in frontline of Saudi war on Yemen: Report
December 30, 2018
Child soldiers from Sudan’s Darfur fight in frontline of Saudi war on Yemen: Report
Child soldiers from Sudan’s Darfur have reportedly been fighting on behalf of Saudi Arabia and its allies in the frontline of the deadly war on Yemen, with money being their only motive. Child soldiers from Sudan’s Darfur have reportedly…
Quran teaching plan underway in Iraq’s universities
December 29, 2018
Quran teaching plan underway in Iraq’s universities
The seventh national plan for teaching the principles of Quran recitation has been launched in different universities in Iraq. The seventh national plan for teaching the principles of Quran recitation has been launched in different universities in Iraq. According…
Quran Calligraphed by Woman Unveiled in New Delhi
December 29, 2018
Quran Calligraphed by Woman Unveiled in New Delhi
An Indian woman has for the first time calligraphed the entire Holy Quran. An Indian woman has for the first time calligraphed the entire Holy Quran. Beigum Mohammad Jihan’s work of art was unveiled in a ceremony on Thursday,…
SRW publishes its monthly report
December 27, 2018
SRW publishes its monthly report
Shia Rights Watch International Organization published its latest monthly report of the anti-Shia movements between November 25 and Dec 25, 2018. Shia Rights Watch International Organization published its latest monthly report of the anti-Shia movements between November 25…
Pope Francis urges peace in conflict zones
December 26, 2018
Pope Francis urges peace in conflict zones
The Pope has used his annual Christmas message to appeal for peace in conflict zones including Yemen and Syria. The Pope has used his annual Christmas message to appeal for peace in conflict zones including Yemen and Syria. The…
Ireland concerned over Bahrain’s ‘considerable restrictions of fundamental freedoms’
December 25, 2018
Ireland concerned over Bahrain’s ‘considerable restrictions of fundamental freedoms’
Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has expressed concern about the “considerable restrictions of fundamental freedoms” in Bahrain following the Middle Eastern nation’s parliamentary elections last month. Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has expressed concern about…