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University of Chicago to hold symposium on Shiism and Governance

University of Chicago to hold symposium on Shiism and Governance

The University of Chicago’s Shia Studies Group plans to organize a symposium on the theme of Shiism and governance.   The University of Chicago’s Shia Studies Group plans to organize a symposium on the theme of Shiism and governance. Papers…
Six people killed after gunmen open fire in Quebec mosque

Six people killed after gunmen open fire in Quebec mosque

 Six people were killed and more injured after gunmen opened fire in a Québec City mosque during evening prayers in what the Canadian prime minister called a “terrorist attack on Muslims”.     Six people were killed and more injured…
U.N. experts warn Saudi-led coalition allies over war crimes in Yemen

U.N. experts warn Saudi-led coalition allies over war crimes in Yemen

A Saudi Arabia-led military coalition has carried out attacks in Yemen that “may amount to war crimes,” U.N. sanctions monitors reported to the world body’s Security Council, warning coalition allies including the United States, Britain and France that they are…
Japanese clothing giant to introduce hijab line to Canada

Japanese clothing giant to introduce hijab line to Canada

Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is planning to release a line of modest wear in Canada next month.     Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is planning to release a line of modest wear in Canada next month. Different forms of wear…
Muslims stage rally outside Swedish Parliament against Bahrain executions

Muslims stage rally outside Swedish Parliament against Bahrain executions

A number of Muslims in Sweden gathered outside the parliament in the capital Stockholm on Saturday to voice outrage at the Bahraini regime’s recent execution of young activists.   A number of Muslims in Sweden gathered outside the parliament in…
Trump supporter abuses, kicks Muslim woman at JFK airport

Trump supporter abuses, kicks Muslim woman at JFK airport

A supporter of US President Donald Trump from Massachusetts has attacked a Muslim woman at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, kicking and shouting obscenities at her.     A supporter of US President Donald Trump from Massachusetts has…
Yemen could face famine this year, UN warns

Yemen could face famine this year, UN warns

Yemen is sliding deeper into humanitarian crisis and could face famine this year, the United Nations aid chief has warned.     Yemen is sliding deeper into humanitarian crisis and could face famine this year, the United Nations aid chief…
SRW warns of growing terrorism consequences in Pakistan

SRW warns of growing terrorism consequences in Pakistan

Shia Rights Watch International Organization warns of the consequences of growing terrorism in Pakistan, and urges the government to review the security procedures in the country.     Shia Rights Watch International Organization warns of the consequences of growing terrorism…
Billions in profits from Saudi war crimes

Billions in profits from Saudi war crimes

In two weeks’ time, the High Court in Britain will consider a case that could set a vital precedent and be instrumental in changing British arms export policy.     In two weeks’ time, the High Court in Britain will…
UNICEF: 40% of Syrian children in Turkey not in school

UNICEF: 40% of Syrian children in Turkey not in school

About 380,000 Syrian children of school age are missing out on education in Turkey, raising the risk of a “lost generation”, according to the UN children’s fund UNICEF.     About 380,000 Syrian children of school age are missing out…
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