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Bahraini court gives jail term to activist’s family
November 1, 2017
Bahraini court gives jail term to activist’s family
A Bahrain court has sentenced three family members of a prominent activist living abroad to jail terms as the authorities presses ahead with its heavy-handed crackdown against opposition figures and pro-democracy activists in the Persian Gulf kingdom. A…
Millions of Yemenis in desperate health situation, warns MSF
November 1, 2017
Millions of Yemenis in desperate health situation, warns MSF
The international medical charity Doctors Without Borders has warned that millions of Yemenis face a “desperate” health situation on top of the ravages of war as Saudi Arabia continues its military aggression against its impoverished neighbor. The international medical…
Hashd al-Sha’abi continue to defend Iraq: PMU commander
November 1, 2017
Hashd al-Sha’abi continue to defend Iraq: PMU commander
A high-ranking member of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) has brushed off calls by the US to lay down their weapons, stressing that they will continue to defend the country. A high-ranking member of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU)…
Taliban kill 22 Afghan police in separate attacks over weekend
October 31, 2017
Taliban kill 22 Afghan police in separate attacks over weekend
The Taliban militants have killed at least 22 Afghan policemen in separate attacks on checkpoints over the weekend across various regions of the war-ravaged country. The Taliban militants have killed at least 22 Afghan policemen in separate attacks on…
19 abducted civilians from Idleb freed
October 31, 2017
19 abducted civilians from Idleb freed
A unit of the Syrian Arab Army freed 19 civilians who had been abducted by ISIS terrorists in the eastern countryside of Hama. A unit of the Syrian Arab Army freed 19 civilians who had been abducted by ISIS…
Food being used as ‘weapon of war’ in Yemen, says WFP
October 31, 2017
Food being used as ‘weapon of war’ in Yemen, says WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) says food is being used as a “weapon of war” in Yemen at a time when millions of people face an impending famine in the conflict-ravaged impoverished Arab country. The World Food Programme (WFP)…
Syrian Army continues advance towards al-Bokmal city
October 30, 2017
Syrian Army continues advance towards al-Bokmal city
Syrian Army units, in cooperation with allied forces and supported by the Air Force, continued operations against the remnants of ISIS gatherings and fortifications in Deir Ezzor. Syrian Army units, in cooperation with allied forces and supported by the…
Bahrain’s prisoners of conscience call on UN human rights chief to “intervene”
October 30, 2017
Bahrain’s prisoners of conscience call on UN human rights chief to “intervene”
Prisoners of conscience at Bahrain’s Dry Dock Detention Center are calling on the UN human rights chief to intervene and help end Manama’s mistreatment of political detainees. Prisoners of conscience at Bahrain’s Dry Dock Detention Center are calling on…
Saudi airstrikes claim 10 civilians, injure many more throughout Yemen
October 30, 2017
Saudi airstrikes claim 10 civilians, injure many more throughout Yemen
At least 10 civilians have been killed in various Saudi Arabian airstrikes on multiple locations in Yemen’s Taizz and Sa’ada provinces. At least 10 civilians have been killed in various Saudi Arabian airstrikes on multiple locations in Yemen’s Taizz…
Over 1.5mn visas issued for Iran’s Arbaeen pilgrims
October 30, 2017
Over 1.5mn visas issued for Iran’s Arbaeen pilgrims
An Iranian official said here on Thursday that over 1.5million visas have so far been issued for pilgrims going to Iraq for Arbaeen rituals. An Iranian official said here on Thursday that over 1.5million visas have so far been…