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Arab, Persian spat: Baghdad offers to mediate between Saudi Arabia, Iran

Iraq earlier today offered to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Iran amidst soaring tensions following the kingdom's execution of a…

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“Don’t flirt or hold hands,” top Turkey mullahs order soon-to-weds

Engaged couples should avoid flirting, holding hands and “other behaviours that are not endorsed by Islam,” Turkey’s religious affairs agency…

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India-held Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed passes away

The Chief Minister of Indian-held Kashmir and founder of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed passed…

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New offensive: Syrian army drives ISIL from strongholds

The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a major offensive to destroy Daesh ( the terror group ISIL) strongholds in the…

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Raw Courage: The heroic Muslim who saved Jews in Paris attack

Lassana Bathily was a poor migrant from Mali until he became a  hero by saving shoppers’ lives during the militant…

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Blast near Pakistan consulate building in Jalalabad : Official

An explosion was reported on Tuesday in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad close to several foreign consulate buildings including those of…

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UAE, Bahrain cut ties with Iran after attacks on Saudi missions

Dubai: Bahrain announced on Monday it was cutting diplomatic ties with Iran, state news agency BNA reported, a day after its…

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Civilian shot dead in attack on policein Saudi cleric’s village

Riyadh: Gunmen killed a civilian and wounded a child when they opened fire on Saudi police in the home village of…

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Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia cuts ties with Iran

Singapore: Oil prices rose in Asia Monday after crude kingpin producer Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Iran following a row…

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