Russia says the unconditional recognition of Iran’s right to civilian nuclear energy is key to the settlement of the West’s dispute with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear energy program. Russia believes a long-term settlement towards the Iranian nuclear issue should be based on the recognition of Iran’s “unconditional right to develop its civilian nuclear… Continue reading Recognize Iran`s Nuclear Right: Russia
Category: World of Islam
Gaza Retaliates Israeli Strike
Two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip have landed near the Israeli town of Sderot, following the Tel Aviv regime’s airstrikes on the Palestinian territory. The rockets landed in an open area on Wednesday. No damage or injuries were reported. The retaliatory rockets came after Israeli warplanes bombarded an open area in northern Gaza on… Continue reading Gaza Retaliates Israeli Strike
Israeli Warplanes Launched Air Strikes on Gaza Strip
Israeli warplanes have launched an airstrike on the besieged Gaza Strip, the first such attacks since a truce ended an eight-day Israeli onslaught on the coastal enclave in November. Hamas Interior Ministry said in a statement that Israeli jets bombarded an open area in northern Gaza late on Tuesday, Reuters reported. “Occupation planes bombarded an… Continue reading Israeli Warplanes Launched Air Strikes on Gaza Strip
Halal Meals in Taiwanese Restaurants
Sixteen restaurants around Taiwan were given Halal certification Monday, which identifies them as trustworthy establishments that serve food in compliance with Islamic dietary law. The granting of the certificates at a ceremony in Taipei was part of Taiwan’s efforts to attract more Muslim tourists in a bid to expand its tourism. The certificates were issued… Continue reading Halal Meals in Taiwanese Restaurants
Number of Guantanamo Hunger Strikers Hits 130
Now more than 100 detainees at the United States’ infamous Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba are staging a hunger strike to protest disrespect of the Qur’an and confiscation of personal items. Shaker Aamer, one of the best known inmates in Guantanamo, said the number of detainees on hunger strike at the Guantanamo has risen to… Continue reading Number of Guantanamo Hunger Strikers Hits 130
US and Israel Trying to Drag Lebanon into Crisis: Hezbollah
Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has slammed the United States and the Israeli regime over interfering in Lebanon’s internal affairs in an effort to drag the country into crisis. Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah’s executive council, said the political strife looming over the country “is a US scheme together with an Israeli project that… Continue reading US and Israel Trying to Drag Lebanon into Crisis: Hezbollah
Germany Urged to Grant Muslims Days off for Religious Festivals
Muslims living in Germany should be granted two days of official holiday a year to mark important religious festivals, a leading member of the country’s Muslim community said, drawing criticism from within Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling conservatives. Aiman Mazyek told Thursday’s edition of the regional Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (WAZ) that providing German Muslims with a… Continue reading Germany Urged to Grant Muslims Days off for Religious Festivals
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A New Zarih Being Built for Askariyayn Holy Shrine
A new Zarih (outer sarcophagus enclosure) is being built for the holy shrine of Imamayn Askariyayn (Imam Hadi and Imam Hassan Askari (AS)). Head of the Headquarters for Reconstruction of Atabat Aliyat (Iraq’s Shia holy sites) made the announcement, adding that the new Zarih will be completed in the current year. Hassan Palarak said by… Continue reading A New Zarih Being Built for Askariyayn Holy Shrine
Myanmar Violence Death Toll Rises 43
The death toll from recent violence against Muslims in central Myanmar has risen to 43 with more than 1,300 homes and other buildings having been destroyed, state media reports. The report was released on Saturday as the New Light of Myanmar newspaper said the violence left 11,376 people homeless. The recent clashes between Buddhists and… Continue reading Myanmar Violence Death Toll Rises 43
Iraq Slams Arab League Over Syria
Iraq says a decision by the Arab League (AL) to hand the Syrian government’s seat to the foreign-backed opposition is the infringement of the organization’s charter. Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said in an interview that granting Syria’s seat to the so-called Syrian National Coalition (SNC) is the violation of the AL convention, the official… Continue reading Iraq Slams Arab League Over Syria