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38 Killed, Dozen Injured In Latest Attack On Shia Muslims In Pakistan
At least 38 people have died in Pakistan's restive northwest province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa after gunmen fired indiscriminately in two separate incidents of sectarian violence targeting Shia Muslims.
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In UP, Shia, Sunni Muslims Stand Shoulder To Shoulder For Eid Prayers
Bakrid was celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm across the country today. The highlight of the celebrations in Uttar Pradesh, however, were the joint prayers offered by the Shia and Sunni sects in Lucknow. Shia and Sunni Muslims stood shoulder to shoulder and offered joint namaz led by a Sunni imam at the Shia Imambara in the morning.
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Iraq's Parliament Adopts Law Legalizing Shia Militias
Iraq's parliament on Saturday voted to accord full legal status to government-sanctioned Shia militias as a "back-up and reserve" force for the military and police and empower them to "deter" security and terror threats facing the country, like the Islamic State group.
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Wave Of Attacks Kills At Least 15 Civilians Across Iraq
A wave of attacks across Iraq killed at least 15 civilians today as government forces pressed on with their offensive to dislodge ISIS militants from a major city west of Baghdad, officials said.
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Close Relations Between India, Japan, US Important: Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual head the Dalai Lama has said that "some unique close relations" between India, Japan and the US, who believe in the ideals of democracy and freedom of expression, are "very important."
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Let Taj Mahal Be, Say Shia Clerics Opposed To Azam Khan's Idea
Wakf unable to maintain mosques, leave Taj Mahal alone, say Shia clearics opposed to Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan's idea.
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War of Words After Bahrain Vote, Boycotted By Opposition
A war of words over Bahrain's legislative election heightened on Sunday, with the Sunni leadership and the Shiite opposition, which boycotted the polls, at odds over the turnout rate and trading accusations of malpractice.
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Overnight Attacks in Iraq Kill At Least 16 people
Attacks overnight in two Iraqi cities killed at least 16 people, officials said Monday as authorities struggle to stop the Sunni militants' offensive that has left huge areas in northern and western Iraq outside of government control.
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In Iraq Crisis, Modi Sarkar's First Test
Complexities well-handled, writes Kumar Ketkar.
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John Kerry Confronts Threat of New War in Iraq
US Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Baghdad on Monday to meet with Iraq's leaders and personally urge the Shiite-led government to give more power to political opponents before a Sunni insurgency seizes more control across the country and sweeps away hopes for lasting peace.
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Terror hits Iran Army elite
At least 31 people were killed in a suicide attack by a Sunni militant group in the Sistan-Baluchestan province.
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38 Killed, Dozen Injured In Latest Attack On Shia Muslims In Pakistan
At least 38 people have died in Pakistan's restive northwest province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa after gunmen fired indiscriminately in two separate incidents of sectarian violence targeting Shia Muslims.
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In UP, Shia, Sunni Muslims Stand Shoulder To Shoulder For Eid Prayers
Bakrid was celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm across the country today. The highlight of the celebrations in Uttar Pradesh, however, were the joint prayers offered by the Shia and Sunni sects in Lucknow. Shia and Sunni Muslims stood shoulder to shoulder and offered joint namaz led by a Sunni imam at the Shia Imambara in the morning.
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Iraq's Parliament Adopts Law Legalizing Shia Militias
Iraq's parliament on Saturday voted to accord full legal status to government-sanctioned Shia militias as a "back-up and reserve" force for the military and police and empower them to "deter" security and terror threats facing the country, like the Islamic State group.
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Wave Of Attacks Kills At Least 15 Civilians Across Iraq
A wave of attacks across Iraq killed at least 15 civilians today as government forces pressed on with their offensive to dislodge ISIS militants from a major city west of Baghdad, officials said.
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Close Relations Between India, Japan, US Important: Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual head the Dalai Lama has said that "some unique close relations" between India, Japan and the US, who believe in the ideals of democracy and freedom of expression, are "very important."
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Let Taj Mahal Be, Say Shia Clerics Opposed To Azam Khan's Idea
Wakf unable to maintain mosques, leave Taj Mahal alone, say Shia clearics opposed to Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan's idea.
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War of Words After Bahrain Vote, Boycotted By Opposition
A war of words over Bahrain's legislative election heightened on Sunday, with the Sunni leadership and the Shiite opposition, which boycotted the polls, at odds over the turnout rate and trading accusations of malpractice.
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Overnight Attacks in Iraq Kill At Least 16 people
Attacks overnight in two Iraqi cities killed at least 16 people, officials said Monday as authorities struggle to stop the Sunni militants' offensive that has left huge areas in northern and western Iraq outside of government control.
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In Iraq Crisis, Modi Sarkar's First Test
Complexities well-handled, writes Kumar Ketkar.
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John Kerry Confronts Threat of New War in Iraq
US Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Baghdad on Monday to meet with Iraq's leaders and personally urge the Shiite-led government to give more power to political opponents before a Sunni insurgency seizes more control across the country and sweeps away hopes for lasting peace.
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Terror hits Iran Army elite
At least 31 people were killed in a suicide attack by a Sunni militant group in the Sistan-Baluchestan province.
