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Bahraini Shia family devastated after parents stripped of citizenship
December 2, 2018
Bahraini Shia family devastated after parents stripped of citizenship
Bahraini judicial officials have reportedly devastated a Shia family after they revoked the parents’ citizenship as the ruling Al Khalifah regime intensifies its crackdown against political dissidents and pro-democracy campaigners in the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom. Bahraini judicial officials…
Around 70 militants killed, wounded in 4-day operations in Kunduz
December 1, 2018
Around 70 militants killed, wounded in 4-day operations in Kunduz
The Afghan military in the north says that around 70 militants were killed or wounded during the 4-day operations in northern Kunduz province of Afghanistan. The Afghan military in the north says that around 70 militants were killed or…
Over 300 policemen deployed along border with Balochistan
December 1, 2018
Over 300 policemen deployed along border with Balochistan
Sindh has deployed more than 300 police personnel along its border with Balochistan after investigators found that the suspects involved in some terror attacks came from neighboring province. Sindh has deployed more than 300 police personnel along its border…
Iraqi protesters rally to denounce Saudi-led aggression on crisis-hit Yemen
December 1, 2018
Iraqi protesters rally to denounce Saudi-led aggression on crisis-hit Yemen
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad to express outrage over the Saudi-led aerial bombardment campaign against Yemen, which has killed thousands of innocent civilians and reduced much of the Arab country’s…
Afghan government to negotiate peace with Taliban
November 29, 2018
Afghan government to negotiate peace with Taliban
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani formed a 12-strong negotiating team to seek a peace agreement that would include the Taliban in a democratic and inclusive society that respects the rights of women, he told a UN conference on Wednesday. Afghanistan…
Winners awarded at Iraqi Armed Forces Quran Contest
November 29, 2018
Winners awarded at Iraqi Armed Forces Quran Contest
Winners of the second Quran competition for Iraqi armed forces were awarded at the closing ceremony on Tuesday. Winners of the second Quran competition for Iraqi armed forces were awarded at the closing ceremony on Tuesday. According to the…
16 militants killed, wounded in Nawid-25 operations in Balkh province
November 28, 2018
16 militants killed, wounded in Nawid-25 operations in Balkh province
At least sixteen militants were killed or wounded during a raid conducted by the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces in northern Balkh province of Afghanistan. At least sixteen militants were killed or wounded during a raid conducted by…
Bahraini court upholds life sentences for six citizens
November 28, 2018
Bahraini court upholds life sentences for six citizens
An appeals court in Bahrain upheld life sentences for six citizens over their alleged role in a 2014 bombing that hit the flashpoint village of Diraz. An appeals court in Bahrain upheld life sentences for six citizens over their…
UN concerned over falling imports at Yemen’s lifeline port
November 28, 2018
UN concerned over falling imports at Yemen’s lifeline port
The United Nations has warned that operations at the strategic Yemeni port of Hudaydah have plunged by nearly 50 percent over the past two weeks, making it difficult for local residents to afford their basic commodities in the wake of…
Sanders to pursue Senate vote on ending US involvement in Yemen
November 27, 2018
Sanders to pursue Senate vote on ending US involvement in Yemen
United States Senator Bernie Sanders has announced his intention to push for a Senate vote ending US involvement in Yemen in the upcoming days. United States Senator Bernie Sanders has announced his intention to push for a Senate vote…