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Five killed in attack on police station in Afghanistan’s Herat
Islam World
January 13, 2019
Five killed in attack on police station in Afghanistan’s Herat
At least five people have been killed and four others injured during clashes between police and gunmen who stormed a…
Afghan Taliban storm security posts in western province, killing 21
Islam World
January 8, 2019
Afghan Taliban storm security posts in western province, killing 21
At least 21 Afghan security forces have been killed as Taliban militants stormed security checkpoints in the western province of…
German mosque vandalized
World
January 1, 2019
German mosque vandalized
An under-construction mosque in western Germany’s Duisburg city was attacked by unidentified assailants who defaced the building with racist slogans, according to…
Pakistan expels 18 charities amid lingering fallout from bin Laden raid
Islam World
December 8, 2018
Pakistan expels 18 charities amid lingering fallout from bin Laden raid
Pakistan announced on Thursday it was expelling 18 international charities amid growing paranoia that Western aid agencies are being used…
Child dies among 3 others in Saudi raids on Yemen
Islam World
November 5, 2018
Child dies among 3 others in Saudi raids on Yemen
Saudi Arabian warplanes strike al-Hudaydah and Sa’ada Provinces in western Yemen, killing three people, including a child. Saudi Arabian…
Completion of Imam Kadhim Courtyard Roofing Project
Holy Shrines
October 1, 2018
Completion of Imam Kadhim Courtyard Roofing Project
Kadhumiya Holy Shrine has announced the completion of Imam Kadhim Courtyard Roofing Project from the western and eastern sides. …
More Afghans displaced by drought than war: UN
Islam World
September 11, 2018
More Afghans displaced by drought than war: UN
A total of 275,000 people have been displaced by drought in western Afghanistan — 52,000 more than the number uprooted…
Warwick to offer 1st Islamic studies access course in Britain
World
June 18, 2018
Warwick to offer 1st Islamic studies access course in Britain
Starting next academic year, the University of Warwick will offer a one term course, the “Postgraduate Award in Islamic Education”,…
Heavy clashes in W. Afghanistan city as major Taliban offensive kicks off
Islam World
May 15, 2018
Heavy clashes in W. Afghanistan city as major Taliban offensive kicks off
The Taliban has launched a major offensive to capture a city in western Afghanistan, with heavy fighting breaking out in…
Attack on Shia civilians in Afghanistan kills at least six
Islam World
April 18, 2018
Attack on Shia civilians in Afghanistan kills at least six
An Afghan official said at least six civilians were shot and killed by gunmen in western Ghor province. An…