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Shia pilgrims stage sit-in against forced stay at Taftan on return from Iran
May 4, 2017
Shia pilgrims stage sit-in against forced stay at Taftan on return from Iran
Pakistani pilgrims have staged a sit-in at Taftan, a town on the border with Iran, to register protest against their forced stay on return from pilgrimage of sacred shrines of Imam Redha and other Imams, peace be upon them. …
Afghan MoD: 130 insurgents killed in Afghan forces operations
May 3, 2017
Afghan MoD: 130 insurgents killed in Afghan forces operations
The Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) said at least 130 insurgents were killed during the counter-terrorism operations in the past 24 hours. The Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) said at least 130 insurgents were killed during the counter-terrorism operations…
Shia Muslims of Pakistan celebrate birth anniversaries of Shaban
May 3, 2017
Shia Muslims of Pakistan celebrate birth anniversaries of Shaban
Pakistani Shia Muslims celebrate the birth anniversaries of Imam Hussain, his brother al-Abbas and his sister Lady Zainab, peace be upon them, with religious enthusiasm and reverence all over Pakistan . Pakistani Shia Muslims celebrate the birth anniversaries of…
UN concerned over worsening security, humanitarian situation in Damascus suburbs
May 3, 2017
UN concerned over worsening security, humanitarian situation in Damascus suburbs
The United Nations today said that it remains deeply concerned by the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the eastern part of Syria’s Ghouta, where some 400,000 people are trapped by the terrorists. The United Nations today said that…
UN: 317 civilians killed in violence, armed conflicts in Iraq in April
May 3, 2017
UN: 317 civilians killed in violence, armed conflicts in Iraq in April
The United Nations says terrorist acts, violence and armed conflicts took the lives of more than 300 people and left hundreds of others wounded in Iraq last month. The United Nations says terrorist acts, violence and armed conflicts…
UN urges protection of civilians as casualties remain high in first quarter
May 2, 2017
UN urges protection of civilians as casualties remain high in first quarter
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan urged all parties to the conflict to take immediate and concrete measures to better protect civilians from harm, as the latest data for 2017 shows continued high numbers of civilian casualties. The United…
Birth anniversary of al-Abbas celebrated worldwide
May 2, 2017
Birth anniversary of al-Abbas celebrated worldwide
Shias around the globe are decorating their houses, mosques and Shia Islamic Centers, and holding celebrations for the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Abu al-Fadhil al-Abbas, peace be upon him. Shias around the globe are decorating their…
Second phase of Kefraya, Foua Shia civilian deal to be completed next month
May 1, 2017
Second phase of Kefraya, Foua Shia civilian deal to be completed next month
The second phase of Kefraya and Foua deal is to be completed next month, faster than was planned, a source said. The second phase of Kefraya and Foua deal is to be completed next month, faster than was planned,…
Seminaries’ students to be allowed to join armed forces of Pakistan
April 30, 2017
Seminaries’ students to be allowed to join armed forces of Pakistan
The statement of National security Adviser Nasser Janjua has evoked a debate within Pakistani society that if the authorities are going to ‘Talibanize’ the Pakistan Army by opening doors to the pupils of the religious seminaries. The statement of…
Taliban launches spring offensive, vows to carry out more attacks
April 30, 2017
Taliban launches spring offensive, vows to carry out more attacks
The Taliban militants group in Afghanistan announced the launch of their new spring offensive under the name of Mansoori, vowing to carry out more attacks across the country. The Taliban militants group in Afghanistan announced the launch of their…