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India intensifies restrictions on Indian Kashmir after Friday clashes
August 25, 2019
India intensifies restrictions on Indian Kashmir after Friday clashes
Some three weeks after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi controversially stripped Indian-controlled Kashmir of its autonomous status, the Muslim Some three weeks after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi controversially stripped Indian-controlled Kashmir of its autonomous status, the Muslim-majority region’s main…
Belgium bans traditional halal and kosher slaughter method sparking religious backlash
August 24, 2019
Belgium bans traditional halal and kosher slaughter method sparking religious backlash
Traditional methods of halal and kosher animal slaughter will be banned across most of Belgium within months, sparking a backlash from Jewish and Muslim communities. Traditional methods of halal and kosher animal slaughter will be banned across most of…
Europe’s Largest Mosque Launched in Chechnya
August 24, 2019
Europe’s Largest Mosque Launched in Chechnya
Authorities in the Russian region of Chechnya on Friday inaugurated the largest mosque in Europe in a ceremony attended by local and foreign officials. Authorities in the Russian region of Chechnya on Friday inaugurated the largest mosque in…
US Commission: Banning Shia prisoners from religious books contravenes Bahrain’s obligations
August 24, 2019
US Commission: Banning Shia prisoners from religious books contravenes Bahrain’s obligations
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has expressed concern over reports that Bahrain’s government is preventing Shia prisoners from accessing prayer The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has expressed concern over reports that Bahrain’s government is preventing Shia…
Human Rights Watch calls for halting repatriation of Rohingya refugees
August 22, 2019
Human Rights Watch calls for halting repatriation of Rohingya refugees
Human Rights Watch has called on Myanmar and Bangladesh to cancel plans to begin the repatriation of 3,454 Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh camps to Rakhine State. Human Rights Watch has called on Myanmar and Bangladesh to cancel plans to…
Killed and wounded in an exchange of fire in Kashmir
August 22, 2019
Killed and wounded in an exchange of fire in Kashmir
One person and a policeman were killed in Indian Kashmir in a shootout between militants and security forces, authorities said Wednesday. One person and a policeman were killed in Indian Kashmir in a shootout between militants and security…
Syria: Mortar shells and rockets targeting Aleppo al-Zahra’a Neighborhood
August 22, 2019
Syria: Mortar shells and rockets targeting Aleppo al-Zahra’a Neighborhood
Armed terrorist groups on Thursday targeted al-Zahraa neighborhood of Aleppo province with shells and rockets. Armed terrorist groups on Thursday targeted al-Zahraa neighborhood of Aleppo province with shells and rockets. According to the Russia Today news agency, “The armed…
15 studies retracted due to fears they used Chinese prisoners’ organs
August 21, 2019
15 studies retracted due to fears they used Chinese prisoners’ organs
Fifteen studies about transplanted organs by researchers in China have been retracted this month due to concerns the work may have used organs from executed prisoners. Fifteen studies about transplanted organs by researchers in China have been retracted this month…
Widespread interaction with Twitter campaign for Bahraini prisoners’ strike
August 21, 2019
Widespread interaction with Twitter campaign for Bahraini prisoners’ strike
The Twitter campaign in solidarity with the Bahraini prisoners’ hunger strike under the label of ‘Bahrain Prisoners’ Strike’ has witnessed widespread interaction on The Twitter campaign in solidarity with the Bahraini prisoners’ hunger strike under the label of ‘Bahrain Prisoners’…
The New York Times: ISIS uses $400 million and 18,000 fighters to regain its influence
August 21, 2019
The New York Times: ISIS uses $400 million and 18,000 fighters to regain its influence
ISIS’ wealth of about $ 400 million has been hidden in Iraq and Syria or smuggled into neighboring countries in search of safety, The New York Times reported on Monday. ISIS’ wealth of about $ 400 million has been hidden…