Iraq reopens historic mosque in Mosul 8 years after Islamic State destruction
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister presided over the official reopening of the historic al-Nuri Grand Mosque and its leaning minaret in the heart of Mosul’s […]
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Turkey arrests Swedish journalist over alleged terrorist connections to a pro-Kurdish group
ISTANBUL — Turkish authorities said Sunday they arrested a Swedish journalist dispatched to cover ongoing nationwide protests on charges of terrorism and insulting the president. […]
Turkey arrests Swedish journalist over alleged terrorist connections to a pro-Kurdish group
ISTANBUL — Turkish authorities said Sunday they arrested a Swedish journalist dispatched to cover ongoing nationwide protests on charges of terrorism and insulting the president. […]
‚Eid of sadness‘: Palestinians in Gaza mark Muslim holiday with dwindling food and no end to war
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Palestinians in the Gaza Strip had little to celebrate on Sunday as they began marking a normally festive Muslim holiday […]
Syria swears in new transitional government 4 months after Assad’s removal
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s new transitional government was sworn in Saturday nearly four months after the Assad family was removed from power and as the […]
Clash between Nigerian security forces and members of pro-Palestinian group kill 6
ABUJA, Nigeria — Soldiers and members of a Shiite Muslim group clashed in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, killing six people, police said Saturday. One security force […]
Clash between Nigerian security forces and members of pro-Palestinian group kill 6
ABUJA, Nigeria — Soldiers and members of a Shiite Muslim group clashed in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, killing six people, police said Saturday. One security force […]
Albania’s Orthodox Church inaugurates its new Archbishop Joan
TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s Orthodox Church on Saturday held an inauguration ceremony for its new Archbishop Joan, who succeeded Archbishop Anastasios following his death in […]
They fled Syria years ago. Now, they spend their first Ramadan back amid nostalgia, relief and loss
DARAYA, Syria — When Mariam Aabour learned of the ouster of Syrian leader Bashar Assad, she shed tears of joy. But as the time came […]
Taliban leader cites Quran in Eid message calling for unity and reconciliation in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s reclusive supreme leader on Thursday issued a message saying Afghanistan had a “golden opportunity” for unity and reconciliation. Hibatullah Akhundzada, who seldom leaves […]