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OIC envoys urge governments to fight Islamophobia amid recurring Qur’an desecration in Europe
Aug 15, 2023 14:48The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) ambassadors to Britain have called on governments to fight against Islamophobic acts amid recurring desecration of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden and Denmark.
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Iraq no longer needs foreign combat forces: PM Sudani
Aug 15, 2023 08:10Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has lauded sacrifices made by the Iraqi military forces in the fight against terrorism, noting that the presence of foreign troops is no longer needed in the Arab country.
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One killed as Turkey launches drone strike against PKK targets in northern Iraq
Aug 07, 2023 05:54At least one person has been killed and another injured in a Turkish drone strike in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, as Ankara ramps up its cross-border raids in the Arab country.
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Denmark says seeks 'legal means' to stop desecration of holy books following global backlash
Jul 31, 2023 10:16The Danish government says it is looking for "legal means" to stop desecration of holy books following the vehement global backlash over sacrilegious acts against Muslims' holy book in Denmark.
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Iran says strong Tehran-Baghdad ties will ensure lasting regional security
Jul 31, 2023 05:52Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says enhanced relations between Iran and Iraq will ensure lasting security and development in the region.
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Millions flock to Karbala to commemorate Ashura Day
Jul 30, 2023 07:21Millions of people from across the world on Saturday flocked to the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias' Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny).
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Iran to benefit from gas-for-oil barter deal with Iraq: Businessman
Jul 30, 2023 06:18A senior Iranian businessman says a recent deal between Iran and Iraq to swap Iranian gas and electricity for Iraqi crude oil and mazut will benefit Iran and will remove hurdles created by the United States in energy trade between the two neighboring countries.
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4 killed in fire, explosion at textile warehouses in Iraqi city of Karbala
Jul 29, 2023 09:35As many as four people have been killed after a fire broke out triggering the explosion of fuel tanks at textile warehouses on a street leading to the holy shrine of Imam Hussain (PBUH) in the Iraqi city of Karbala.
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Iraq captures suspect behind 2014 Camp Speicher massacre of 1,700 cadets
Jul 28, 2023 07:33Iraqi authorities have arrested a suspect in the June 2014 massacre by Daesh Takfiri terrorists at an air force camp in the country’s north-central Province of Salahuddin.
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Massive mourning crowds mark Tasua in Iran
Jul 28, 2023 05:31Millions of Shia Muslims across Iran commemorated Tasua on Thursday, the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram, which precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hossein (PBUH), the third Shias' Imam, was martyred.