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Suicide Bombing in Crowded Baghdad Market Kills at Least 32

BAGHDAD — Two suicide bombers detonated explosive vests in a crowded market in central Baghdad on Thursday morning, killing at least 32 people in the biggest such attack in several years, according to the government. The health and interior ministries, …

Qatar urges dialogue between Persian Gulf states and Iran as Biden heads to White House

“We still believe this should happen,” Thani said, adding that it “is also a desire that’s shared by other GCC countries.” His remarks come as President-elect Joe Biden, a proponent of diplomacy with Iran, is set to assume office and is widely expected to …

US sanctions controversial deputy of Iraqi paramilitaries

BAGHDAD (AP) - The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on an influential Iraqi militia leader and deputy of a powerful Iran-backed umbrella of mostly Shiite paramilitary groups, designating him a global terrorist figure. The move by the U.S. …

US sanctions prominent Iraqi politician over rights abuses

Jan. 8, 2021Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 11:57 a.m. BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. Treasury on Friday imposed sanctions on a prominent Iraqi politician and security official, accusing him of serious human rights abuses. The Treasury said Falih al-Fayyadh stands accused …

Iraq's top Shiite cleric backs early parliamentary elections

Updated 7:31 am CDT, Sunday, September 13, 2020 BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s top Shiite cleric on Sunday threw his support behind the prime minister's announcement to hold parliamentary elections ahead of schedule next year, saying the timing should not serve …

Reporters storm out of press conference after Catholic officials ask for silence on child abuse report

A vast and comprehensive report investigating decades of alleged sexual abuse of young people at the hands of clerics and the resulting institutional cover-up in the Archdiocese of Cologne – the world’s wealthiest Catholic diocese, and Germany’s largest – …

Top Bahraini Shi'ite cleric rejects Israel normalisation, calls on people to resist

Islamic State Gunmen Kill Eleven Coal Miners in Pakistan

Gunmen from the Islamic State terror group opened fire on a group of Hazara coal miners in southwestern Pakistan Sunday, killing eleven. The militants blindfolded the miners and tied their hands behind their backs before shooting them, police video …

IS gunmen kill 11 minority Shiite coal miners in SW Pakistan

People from the Shiite Hazara community burn tires and block a road in protest of the killing of coal mine workers by unknown gunmen near the Machh coal field, in Quetta, Pakistan, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. Gunmen opened fire on a group of minority Shiite …

Pakistan: Gunmen kill 11 minority Hazara coal miners in Baluchistan

Attackers in southwestern Pakistan have killed at least 11 workers at a remote coal mine, officials said Sunday. The victims were from the minority Shiite Hazara community, Khalid Durrani, a government official, told French news agency AFP. The attack took …

Today in History, Jan. 3,

Today is Sunday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2021. There are 362 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 3, 1977, Apple Computer was incorporated in Cupertino, California, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Mike Markkula (MAHR’-kuh-luh) Jr. …

Senior Iranian Cleric Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi Dies at 86

Senior Iranian conservative Shiite cleric Ayatollah Taqi Mesbah Yazdi has passed away at the age of 86. Mesbah Yazdi was a prominent cleric, philosopher and conservative political theorist who served as the spiritual leader of the Front of Islamic …

Religious leaders worldwide, across faiths who died in 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — The Catholic priest who for decades had been one of the Vatican’s top experts on the Latin language died on Christmas Day at a nursing home in Milwaukee. A United Methodist Church bishop in the West African nation of Sierra Leone died in a …

Thousands protest in Iraq as death toll from clashes rises

Thousands flooded Iraq's southern hotspot of Nasiriyah on Monday as a resident died from wounds sustained in clashes last week between anti-government protesters and supporters of a controversial cleric. Ridha al-Rikaby was hit in the head by a bullet …

Lebanese Prosecution Sues Anti-Hizbullah Shiite Cleric for "Meeting Israelis"

by Naharnet Newsdesk 23 June 2020, 15:50 The public prosecutor’s office in Mount Lebanon on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against anti-Hizbullah Shiite cleric Sayyed Ali al-Amin for “meeting Israeli officials in Bahrain” and a host of other charges, the National …

Source: Iran Sentences 8 Baha’is to Prison, Other Punishments After ‘Unfair’ Trial

WASHINGTON - Iran has sentenced eight of its Baha’i citizens to prison terms and other punishments according to an informed source, in the latest example of the Islamist-ruled nation’s longstanding and internationally criticized policy of severely …

Why Iran’s execution of Ruhollah Zam should be seen as a warning in the West

On 12 December 2020 an execution took place in Iran that was like no other, even for a country that has the second highest known number of state-sponsored executions in the world. Everything about it – who the victim was and how and why he was apprehended, …

Iran Punishes Family of Slain 2019 Protester Again, Hands Uncle 5-Year Suspended Sentence

Iran has taken another punitive action against the outspoken family of a protester killed by security forces who crushed nationwide anti-government demonstrations last year, handing the protester’s uncle a suspended prison sentence for criticizing the …

Coronavirus has seen countries ‘turn on themselves and their allies’, British military chief says

The coming of coronavirus has given a disturbing glimpse into a dark future of states trying to impose control through totalitarian surveillance and weaponising misinformation to break alliances and institutions, the head of Britain’s military has warned. …

LOCAL AUTHOR ON A MISSION TO SPREAD UNITY & LOVE IN 2021

Author and Host of HUMANITY CHATS Marjy Marj Joins Upstate Leaders to Honor African American History during MLK Week. SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA , January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Each year we pause to commemorate the life and …

The Need to Grieve: How Grief and Bereavement Care in the U.S. Needs to be Retooled

NHPCO and SWHPN Applaud the COVID Memorial Ceremony that Gave America an Opportunity to Grieve as a Nation but Ongoing Support is Critical for National Healing ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The nation’s attention …

Harrison Street has procured a platform of solar energy assets equivalent to 101.9 megawatts

Harrison Street has procured a platform of solar energy assets equivalent to 101.9 megawatts TORONTO, NEW ZELAND, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harrison Street secured five commercial and industrial solar assets from an international …

“Young Black Men of Mississippi are Disappearing. Where are They Going?”

Malaika Canada is a mother on a mission to free her son from incarceration and vows to fight for other mothers across the United States of America. COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The State …

New Research Shows Private Jet Travel To Continue Strong Rebound; Retain New Customers Post-COVID-19

Security concerns may lead private aviation users to switch more flights away from the airlines; Over 95% of new flyers saying they will continue post-pandemic MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Key highlights …

Tangicloud Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Software developer celebrates 5 years helping nonprofits and governments move to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Microsoft Cloud. LITTLETON, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tangicloud Technologies, …

Renée Hilton-Taylor Pens Poems to Inspire Faith

"In the Midst, Praying with Poetry" encourages finding God in nature, relationships, faith and grief LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Faith and prayer are important to Renée as they allow her to feel a …

Hindu Temple Destroyed and Buddhist Temple Installed in It's Place in Sri Lanka. TGTE calls for Action

Successive Sri Lankan Governments were involved in the destruction of Hindu Temples for several decades and build Buddhist Temples in it's place. JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the latest development of …

New Harlem Coffee Company of Indian and Jamaican origin released an Inaugural blend in celebration of VP Kamala Harris

New Harlem Coffee Company of Indian and Jamaican origins created an Inaugural Coffee Blend to celebrate First Female Vice President Kamala Harris HARLEM, NY, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Harlem Coffee Company of Indian and …

The sculpture "Le Baiser de 1905" cornerstone of the work of Brancusi presented to international media at Macau

The sculpture "Le baiser de 1905" cornerstone of the work of Brancusi PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The particularity of this work is to be at the same time the first work of modern art in the world, the …

Volunteers Are Favorite Valentine For Local Nonprofit

The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County expresses love and appreciation to volunteers who help serve their community. WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County expresses love …

Healing Agent Tray Kearney Launches New Recovery Room Program, A Virtual Hospital for the Broken Hearted

A 4-week program that includes one-on-one coaching, workbooks, tools/tips/resources, to assist individuals stuck in the grieving process of heartbreak FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES , January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Healing …

Stream Pieces of a Woman On Netflix Now

Vanessa Kirby Awarded the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The acclaimed film Pieces of a Woman is now streaming on Netflix. The film tells the …

As Snowstorm Filomena Paralyzed Spain, Madrid Volunteer Ministers Mobilized to Provide Urgently Needed Assistance

Scientology Volunteer Ministers responded, clearing away snow, ice and debris, opening neighborhoods to urgently needed access in impassible areas of the city. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It …

Providence - Christian Network on SimulTV

New channel offers 24/7 faith based movies BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SimulTV has added a new channel to its platform called the Providence - Christian Network channel. Providence - …

iWave's New Game-Changing Multi-Lens Scoring Elevates Fundraising Customization To New Heights

iWave's Industry First Multi-Lens Scoring revolutionizes how nonprofits can view their donors from completely different perspectives for even more customization CHARLOTTETOWNE, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA, January 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

2021 is The Year of Healing

LAGUNA HILLS , CALIFORNIA, USA, January 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On 31 December 2020, in his annual Divine dispensation to humanity, Louix proclaimed 2021 as The Year of Healing. As the whole planet slowly heals and recovers from the …

Rhotex Inc Launches Environmentally-Sound Options to Crypto Mining

this first of its kind innovation designed by seasoned crypto industry experts provides an environmentally responsible solution to today's challenges TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rhotex ( www.rhotex.com …

UK Schools spread disinformation about Hinduism, resulting in bullying and racial hate crime, a report suggests

Report reveals that pupils leave schools with an incorrect&sparse understanding of Hinduism. Due to it, Hindus experience bullying&inferiority complex issues LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UK Schools …

Rhotex Inc. Imposes a New Eco-Friendly Concept to Cryptocurrency Mining

Rhotex Inc. Imposes a New Eco-Friendly Concept to Cryptocurrency Mining TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rhotex Inc., a leading provider of cryptocurrency mining solutions, announces its latest product line, …