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Saudi warplanes continue to bomb Yemen
January 21, 2018
Saudi warplanes continue to bomb Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition fighter jets launched new attacks on Serwah district in Yemen’s Marib province on Friday, a military official told Saba News Agency. The Saudi-led coalition fighter jets launched new attacks on Serwah district in Yemen’s Marib…
Civilians suffer casualties in an explosion in Gardez city
January 20, 2018
Civilians suffer casualties in an explosion in Gardez city
A civilian was killed and another one was wounded in an explosion in Gardez city, the provincial capital of Paktia province. A civilian was killed and another one was wounded in an explosion in Gardez city, the provincial…
UN: Amid continued Saudi campaign, 32,000 forced to flee homes in Yemen in 2 months
January 20, 2018
UN: Amid continued Saudi campaign, 32,000 forced to flee homes in Yemen in 2 months
More than 32,000 people in Yemen have been forced to flee their homes in a time span of two months, the United Nations says, due to the continued campaign led by Saudi Arabia that has also claimed thousands of lives.…
Afghan commandos seize hundreds of landmines, rockets in Helmand
January 18, 2018
Afghan commandos seize hundreds of landmines, rockets in Helmand
The Special Forces of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) have confiscated hundreds of rounds of landmines, ammunition, and explosives from a cache belonging to the Taliban group in southern Helmand province. The Special Forces of the…
Hundreds of Pakistani clerics unite to issue fatwa against bombings
January 17, 2018
Hundreds of Pakistani clerics unite to issue fatwa against bombings
Hundreds of Muslim Pakistani clerics have issued an Islamic directive, forbidding suicide bombings as the country has been plagued with violence carried out by several militant outfits. Hundreds of Muslim Pakistani clerics have issued an Islamic directive, forbidding suicide…
Quran competition for Bahraini Shias slated for March
January 17, 2018
Quran competition for Bahraini Shias slated for March
The 15th edition of the Al-Dhikr ul-Hakim Quran competition for Bahrain’s Shia Muslims will be held in March. The 15th edition of the Al-Dhikr ul-Hakim Quran competition for Bahrain’s Shia Muslims will be held in March. According to Qaaf…
Over 75 percent of Yemenis in need of aid: UN
January 17, 2018
Over 75 percent of Yemenis in need of aid: UN
The United Nations (UN) says the number of the Yemenis who are dependent on assistance has risen to 22.2 million, as the risk of famine increases three years into a Saudi Arabian-led war on impoverished Yemen. The United Nations…
Iraqi soldier disarms 7-year-old boy after ISIS strap him with suicide belt
January 16, 2018
Iraqi soldier disarms 7-year-old boy after ISIS strap him with suicide belt
A video showing an I soldier removing a suicide belt from a terrified seven-year-old boy has emerged and it’s incredibly moving. A video showing an I soldier removing a suicide belt from a terrified seven-year-old boy has emerged and…
At least 6 civilians are killed in Saudi airstrikes in Yemen’s Hudaydah province
January 16, 2018
At least 6 civilians are killed in Saudi airstrikes in Yemen’s Hudaydah province
Saudi warplanes have launched a series of attacks on Yemen’s western province of Hudaydah, killing at least six people. Saudi warplanes have launched a series of attacks on Yemen’s western province of Hudaydah, killing at least six people. Late…
Saudi forces shoot Shia youth to death in kingdom’s Qatif region
January 16, 2018
Saudi forces shoot Shia youth to death in kingdom’s Qatif region
Saudi Arabian troops have fatally shot a youth during operations carried out in the kingdom’s Shia-populated Qatif region in Eastern Province. Saudi Arabian troops have fatally shot a youth during operations carried out in the kingdom’s Shia-populated Qatif region…