[16 Jan 2014] At least 9 killed in Peshawar explosion: scores of others...
A bomb explosion has left at least nine people dead in northwest Pakistan. Scores of others have been injured.
The blast took place on the...
A bomb explosion has left at least nine people dead in northwest Pakistan. Scores of others have been injured.
The blast took place on the rooftop of a religious center in Peshawar. That\\\'s the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on the border with Afghanistan. It came as more than 8-hundred people had gathered for evening prayers. According to a bomb disposal squad, around five kilograms of explosives were used in the attack. Elsewhere in Nowshera city in the same province, police defused another bomb also near a religious center. No person or group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, but pro-Taliban militants have led a bloody campaign against the Pakistani state in recent years.
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[16 Jan 2014] Israel land grab continues in Hebron Hills - English
Israeli forces have handed 12 demolition orders to Palestinian residents in Hebron Al Khalil, which includes 6 houses and 6 water wells.
The...
Israeli forces have handed 12 demolition orders to Palestinian residents in Hebron Al Khalil, which includes 6 houses and 6 water wells.
The orders were handed to residents of the village of Sa\\\'ir in the South Hebron Hills. The orders will further confiscate millions of square meters of land from the Palestinians, in order for the Israelis to expand illegal settlements in the area. The village has been closed under military orders and they have given the residents one month to file a complaint before carrying out the demolitions. Human rights groups say that the demolition orders is part of a strategy by Tel Aviv to annex the South Hebron hills to Israel and a greater strategy to maintain military control over the Jordan Valley, the Negev and the South Hebron Hills. A new injunction signed on the 25th December by the head of the Israeli military\\\'s Central Command, which bans all Palestinians from appealing demolition orders to the Israeli military courts. Instead they can only take them to the Israeli high court, which is more costly and time consuming for the residents. They are further banned from using Palestinian lawyers in the Israeli high court. The residents of So\\\'ir already live in cramped conditions in their village as they have been prohibited by the Israeli authorities to build new houses. They explained that if the demolition orders are carried out, they will be left homeless with nowhere to go. They will now take the case to the high court.
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[19 Jan 2014] Iraq PM blames treacherous Arab states for surge in...
Iraqi prime minister, Nuri al-Maliki has blamed QUOTE \"diabolical and treacherous\" Arab states for the recent surge of violence in...
Iraqi prime minister, Nuri al-Maliki has blamed QUOTE \"diabolical and treacherous\" Arab states for the recent surge of violence in Iraq.
Maliki says Iraq is a target for certain countries that support evil and terrorism. He warned that violence has started to expand and will ultimately reach the countries which are backing it. Maliki did not specify which countries support violence in Iraq. In the past, Iraqi authorities blamed Saudi Arabia and Qatar for fueling unrest in their country. Iraq has seen a surge in terrorist attacks over the past year. The army, in recent weeks, has been fighting militants from al-Qaeda-affiliated Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in the western province of Anbar. On Sunday, it launched a major offensive against the militants in the provincial capital, Ramadi.
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[26 Jan 2014] Exclusive: Syrian army repels attack by insurgents in...
Fighting has intensified inside al-Qadam district in south of the Syrian capital, Damascus. Hundreds of foreign-backed militants have carried out...
Fighting has intensified inside al-Qadam district in south of the Syrian capital, Damascus. Hundreds of foreign-backed militants have carried out an attack in the area, turning it into a perilous field where only running can save you.
Here on one of the frontlines in al-Qadam area in Damascus, Syrian army personnel are repelling foreign backed militants who are trying to advance further in order to reach the main highway that links Damascus with Dara\'a. Over one hundred extremists were killed in the confrontations. Many of the bodies have remained scattered on the ground as militants were not able to reach them and pull them back. The army has confiscated some weapons used by the militants, which included snipers, RPG\'s and mortars.
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[27 Jan 2014] Iraqi forces capture ISIL ring leader in Mosul - English
The rise in terrorist attacks across Iraq along with the al-Qaeda linked group of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant\'s attempts to take over...
The rise in terrorist attacks across Iraq along with the al-Qaeda linked group of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant\'s attempts to take over the cities of Fallujah and Ramadi in Iraq\'s Anbar province have prompted Iraqi security forces to clamp down on al- Qaeda and its affiliates.
In the latest wave of arrests in Iraq, the security forces have managed to capture one of the main leaders of the group in the city of Mosul. According to Iraq forces, the detainee known as \"the king of Northern babel\" is ISIL ring leader and 16 warrants were issued for his arrest prior to his capture. The al-Qaeda linked ISIL has become very active in Iraq in recent weeks as they have been crossing over from Syria.
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[30 Jan 2014] Exclusive: Thousands in Syria-s Yarmouk camp face...
The catastrophe of al-Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus is growing with each hour. Militants occupying the camp since months blocked the delivery of...
The catastrophe of al-Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus is growing with each hour. Militants occupying the camp since months blocked the delivery of food and medical aid causing the death of many civilians because of starvation. She is a mother picking up grass as food for her children. And this is where people hunted, killed and ate a dog to survive.
Civilians have dozens of horrific stories to tell. This woman cries for her old and sick husband. People here told Press TV that militants have all the food they need but have refused to give them. After several failing initiatives, Syria based Palestinian factions were able to coordinate with some of the militants to bring in some UN aid into the camp. Several hundreds of food boxes were distributed.The urgent need of food assistance is clearly visible here is al-Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus, as hundreds of people have marched hoping to get a parcel of food aid. People say the distributed aid is not enough in comparison with the number of the needy inside as there are thousands trapped. Though the aid delivered isn\'t sufficient, but the fact that food started flowing in is optimistic. According to Palestinian factions, the Syrian government provided all facilitations for the success of the process. Al-Yarmouk is the largest Palestinian camp in Syria. The factions continue their efforts to clear the camp of foreign fighters and end the violence there.
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[31 Jan 2014] 60 killed in clashes between Houthi fighters, Salafi...
At least 60 people have been killed in clashes between Houthi fighters and pro-Salafist tribal gunmen in northwestern Yemen.
The fighting...
At least 60 people have been killed in clashes between Houthi fighters and pro-Salafist tribal gunmen in northwestern Yemen.
The fighting occurred in Amran province, near the border with Saudi Arabia. There have been battles between Houthi fighters and gunmen from the Hashid tribe in the area since early January. Hundreds of people have been killed in the clashes between Houthi fighters and Salafi militants since October.
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[31 Jan 2014] Bahraini forces attack demonstrators in Abu Saiba - English
Anti-regime demonstrations rage on in Bahrain, despite the heavy-handed crackdown on protesters.
In the latest round of protests, regime forces...
Anti-regime demonstrations rage on in Bahrain, despite the heavy-handed crackdown on protesters.
In the latest round of protests, regime forces used tear gas to disperse protesters in Abu Saiba, west of the capital Manama. Earlier on Friday, a mass rally was held to condemn a controversial ruling by a Bahraini court which disbanded a Shia Muslim clerical body. The verdict against the Islamic Scholars Council came in a lawsuit filed by Bahrain\'s Justice Ministry accusing the organization of promoting sectarianism. The move has been criticized by the opposition and human rights groups, who say it is part of the regime\'s efforts to silence the voice of dissent. Since 2011, anti-regime demonstrations have been held almost every day in Bahrain, in defiance of the deadly crackdown.
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[08 Feb 2014] Fresh Rallies held in protest against regime\'s killing of...
In Bahrain, demonstrations have been held against the regime\'s violent crackdown and the killing of pro-democracy protesters.
In the...
In Bahrain, demonstrations have been held against the regime\'s violent crackdown and the killing of pro-democracy protesters.
In the predominantly Shia village of Bani Jamrah in the northwest, people protested peacefully over the murder of two protesters by the regime forces. Carrying pictures of the slain protesters, they formed a human pyramid at the end of the rally and waved the Bahraini flags. The village has been the scene of a brutal crackdown, with regime forces opening fire on unarmed protesters on many occasions. Earlier on Friday, the police fired tear gas and stun grenades at anti-regime protesters on the island of Sitra, south of the capital Manama. Since 2011, demonstrations against the al Khalifa regime have been held almost every day in Bahrain. Troops from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were called in to assist the Bahraini regime in its crackdown on protesters.
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[12 Feb 2014] Egypt press freedom in decline: report - English
Over the past 3 years, Egypt has turned into an inhospitable place for journalists to work in. In 2013, Egypt was listed as the third most...
Over the past 3 years, Egypt has turned into an inhospitable place for journalists to work in. In 2013, Egypt was listed as the third most dangerous country for a journalist to work in falling only after Iraq and Syria.
According to a newly released report by the Press Freedom Watchdog, 2013 was one of the hardest years for media personnel in Egypt -- both under former president Mohamed Morsi and months that followed his removal. Violations against the press ranged from physical attacks to legal persecution under the pretext of spreading false information Last year, six journalists were killed while on the job. Another danger faced by journalists in Egypt is a growing distrust of the public against foreign news organizations.
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[12 Feb 2014] Nearly a dozen killed in blast hitting police van in...
Nearly a dozen people have been killed and many more injured in a fresh attack in Pakistan\'s port city of Karachi.
Officials say an...
Nearly a dozen people have been killed and many more injured in a fresh attack in Pakistan\'s port city of Karachi.
Officials say an explosive-laden car hit a police bus transporting over 50 personnel. All of the victims are policemen. No group has claimed responsibility for the early morning attack. Pakistan has been hit by a wave of bombings and shootings in recent months. And Karachi has been one of the major targets with insurgent groups often trying to create ethnic violence in the city. Just days ago, several people were killed after a group of gunmen threw grenades and opened fire at a religious gathering there.
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[20 Feb 2014] Nearly two dozen killed in shelling of Musayyib south of...
Another day of bloodshed in Iraq. At least 22 people are killed in mortar attacks on a town south of the capital Baghdad.
Five mortar rounds hit...
Another day of bloodshed in Iraq. At least 22 people are killed in mortar attacks on a town south of the capital Baghdad.
Five mortar rounds hit a residential area, a market and a parking lot in the town of Musayyib. Over 50 people were also injured there. The town, which is close to the Shia-dominated city of Hillah, had been a former stronghold of insurgents. A bomb attack in the same town on Tuesday claimed five lives. Iraq has been witnessing a surge in attacks by al-Qaeda-linked militants for more than six months now. Reports say over 15-hundred civilians and security forces have been killed since the beginning of this year. That\\\'s in addition to 68-hundred people who lost their lives there last year.
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[21 Feb 2014] At least 16 Palestinians injured by Israeli gunfire in...
Israeli soldiers have opened fire in two places in the besieged Gaza Strip, injuring at least 16 Palestinians.
In one of the incidents, 14...
Israeli soldiers have opened fire in two places in the besieged Gaza Strip, injuring at least 16 Palestinians.
In one of the incidents, 14 Palestinians were shot and injured by Israeli troops during a demonstration against the Israeli-designated buffer zone near Jabalia. Medics say a 12-year-old boy who was shot in the head is in serious condition. And in southern Gaza, a Hamas security officer and a Palestinian boy were shot and injured by Israeli soldiers. Palestinians regularly hold demonstrations near the Israeli fence separating Gaza from the rest of occupied Palestine. They say the Israelis uprooted their trees to create the buffer zone.
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[21 Feb 2014] Student protester killed in Egypt Minya province - English
At least one Egyptian protester has been killed in an anti-government demonstration in the center of the country.
Officials say the 18-year-old...
At least one Egyptian protester has been killed in an anti-government demonstration in the center of the country.
Officials say the 18-year-old student was shot and killed by the security forces in the city of Deir Mawas in Minya province. The demonstration, organized by supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood, was held to commemorate Egypt\'s Student Day and denounce a decision to delay the start of the academic year. The demonstrators were also angry about the possibility that army chief Marshal Sisi may run for president. Similar demonstrations were also held in Alexandria, Monufia, Ismailiyah, Suez, and Cairo. The security forces fired tear gas and birdshot at protesters in those cities.
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[24 Feb 2014] Over 2 dozen killed as jets pound militant hideouts in NW...
Pakistan launches new airstrikes against militant hideouts in the northwestern tribal region, killing at least 30 people.
Military officials say...
Pakistan launches new airstrikes against militant hideouts in the northwestern tribal region, killing at least 30 people.
Military officials say the latest strikes mainly took place in the Shawal valley and Datta-khel areas of North Waziristan. They say fifteen militants were killed in the South Waziristan side of the border, and another 12 in North Waziristan. Militants are using these areas as training compounds for their attacks. Pakistani fighter jets have been pounding targets in the region since the government\'s efforts to hold peace talks with pro-Taliban militants broke down this month. In recent days, people of North Waziristan have evacuated their villages, anticipating a full-scale military offensive.
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Zafar Abbas Zafar at Ottawa protest rally in-front of Nigerian High...
On December 30th, 2015, activists and concerned Canadians assembled in front of the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa to protest the mass murder...
On December 30th, 2015, activists and concerned Canadians assembled in front of the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa to protest the mass murder and genocide of innocent Muslims in Zaria, Nigeria.
The rally began with numerous chants condemning the genocide and unjust detention of Shaikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Protesters chanted slogans such as \\\\\\\"Nigerian army and Boko Haram are the same, the only difference is the name.\\\\\\\", \\\\\\\"Long live Zakzaky\\\\\\\", Free free Zakzaky\\\\\\\"
The Spoken word by the youths highlighted the cowardly act of the Nigerian army while the speeches condemn the genocide and demanded immediate release of Shaikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. The protesters displayed their fury and anger toward the Nigerian army that on one hand failed to release the abducted girls from Boko Haram while on the other hand were busy killing innocent Muslim\\\\\\\'s citizen.
Protesters young and old stood strong in the harsh weather conditions standing up for the rights of humanity. The protesters endured it all to continue the mission of Truth and Justice in the footstep of Shaikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
Complete Photo Coverage: https://goo.gl/photos/xMGFCGTNtp8XmK7FA
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Speech by Br. Abbas at Ottawa protest rally in-front of Nigerian High...
On December 30th, 2015, activists and concerned Canadians assembled in front of the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa to protest the mass murder...
On December 30th, 2015, activists and concerned Canadians assembled in front of the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa to protest the mass murder and genocide of innocent Muslims in Zaria, Nigeria.
The rally began with numerous chants condemning the genocide and unjust detention of Shaikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Protesters chanted slogans such as \"Nigerian army and Boko Haram are the same, the only difference is the name.\", \"Long live Zakzaky\", Free free Zakzaky\"
The Spoken word by the youths highlighted the cowardly act of the Nigerian army while the speeches condemn the genocide and demanded immediate release of Shaikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. The protesters displayed their fury and anger toward the Nigerian army that on one hand failed to release the abducted girls from Boko Haram while on the other hand were busy killing innocent Muslim\'s citizen.
Protesters young and old stood strong in the harsh weather conditions standing up for the rights of humanity. The protesters endured it all to continue the mission of Truth and Justice in the footstep of Shaikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
Complete Photo Coverage: https://goo.gl/photos/xMGFCGTNtp8XmK7FA
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Poetry by Sister Amina at Ottawa protest rally in-front of Nigerian High...
On December 30th, 2015, activists and concerned Canadians assembled in front of the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa to protest the mass murder...
On December 30th, 2015, activists and concerned Canadians assembled in front of the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa to protest the mass murder and genocide of innocent Muslims in Zaria, Nigeria.
The rally began with numerous chants condemning the genocide and unjust detention of Shaikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Protesters chanted slogans such as \"Nigerian army and Boko Haram are the same, the only difference is the name.\", \"Long live Zakzaky\", Free free Zakzaky\"
The Spoken word by the youths highlighted the cowardly act of the Nigerian army while the speeches condemn the genocide and demanded immediate release of Shaikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. The protesters displayed their fury and anger toward the Nigerian army that on one hand failed to release the abducted girls from Boko Haram while on the other hand were busy killing innocent Muslim\'s citizen.
Protesters young and old stood strong in the harsh weather conditions standing up for the rights of humanity. The protesters endured it all to continue the mission of Truth and Justice in the footstep of Shaikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
Complete Photo Coverage: https://goo.gl/photos/xMGFCGTNtp8XmK7FA
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