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Irked by genocide report, Myanmar army chief says UN has no right to ‘interfere’

Sep 24, 2018 10:45

Striking a defiant tone, Myanmar’s army chief says the United Nations has no right to meddle in his country’s “internal" issues, a week after the world body’s investigators called for him and fellow top generals to stand trial for “genocide” against minority Rohingya Muslims.
Swiss region introduces ban on Muslim full-face veil

Sep 23, 2018 16:39

A referendum in Switzerland's northeastern region of St. Gallen has introduced a "burqa ban" that would prohibit Muslim women from wearing garments covering the entire face in public.
Iranians mourn Imam Hussein’s martyrdom on Ashura

Sep 20, 2018 00:59

Millions of Iranians hold mourning processions across the country on the day of Ashura, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), Muslims' third Imam.
Iranians mark Day of Ashura in commemoration of Imam Hussein (AS) martyrdom

Sep 20, 2018 03:43

Millions of Iranians hold mourning processions across the country on the day of Ashura, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), Muslims' third Imam.
Moharram mourning procession in different parts of Iran

Sep 19, 2018 09:46

Millions of devotees in different parts of Iran took part in massive mourning procession ceremonies across country, commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's (SAWA) grandson, and his third infallible successor Imam Husain (AS).
ICC says it has jurisdiction over Myanmar crimes against Rohingya

Sep 06, 2018 14:34

The International Criminal Court says it has jurisdiction to probe the forced deportations of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar to neighboring Bangladesh as a possible crime against humanity.
Thousands of Iranian pilgrims celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer in holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH)

Aug 31, 2018 00:43

TEHRAN (FNA)- Thousands of Iranian pilgrims celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer in holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH) in city of Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province.
Body of evidence: The scars of the Rohingya Muslims

Aug 22, 2018 06:03

Rohingya refugee Mohammad Sikander felt a flash of pain as a bullet — fired by a Myanmar soldier — tore into his shoulder.
Iran FM felicitates Eid Al-Adha, warns of attempts to divide Muslims

Aug 21, 2018 10:05

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, warning about enemies' plots to create a rift among them.
Gaza on track to removal of Israeli siege thanks to struggle & resilience: Hamas leader

Aug 21, 2018 09:30

Leader of the Palestinian resistance movement of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, says the Gaza Strip is on the path to ending the blockade which the Tel Aviv regime imposed on the impoverished coastal sliver more than a decade ago, praising the “steadfastness and struggle” of the local residents for the victory.