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Over 75 killed in new Saudi aggression on Yemen / Photos

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Ahlul Bayt News Agency – Saudi regime’s ongoing airstrikes against the Yemeni people between Friday and Saturday have claimed the lives of at least 76 people, injuring around 130 others across Yemen.

Saudi jets pummeled the Yemeni capital Sana’a over Friday and Saturday, killing 35 people and injuring more than 120 others. Yemen’s Saba Net news agency said the number of the victims could rise due to the intensity of the attacks, P.TV reported.

The aircraft targeted the Yemeni Interior Ministry building, public services facilities and residential buildings in the city.

Al-Manar correspondent in Yemen said the preliminary toll from the Saudi aggression on homes in Old Sanaa was six women and four children.

Striking the Sirwah district in the Ma’rib province in west-central Yemen, Saudi planes killed four civilians and left a number of people wounded.

The kingdom’s warplanes attacked the Al Bayda province in southern Yemen, slaying a child and wounding two of the victim’s family members.

As many as 21 people were killed and two others wounded after the planes attacked a village in the northwestern Yemeni province of Sa’ada. Saudi attacks also claimed the lives of 15 people and injured five others, targeting the province’s Bagim district.

On March 26, Saudi Arabia began its aggression against Yemen – without a UN mandate – in a bid to undermine the Houthi Ansarullah movement and restore power to the country’s fugitive former president, Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, a staunch ally of Riyadh.

The conflict has so far left about 5,200 people dead and thousands of others wounded, the UN says. Local Yemeni sources, however, say the fatality figure is much higher.

The Yemeni al-Masirah TV network, meanwhile, reported that Yemen’s Army and popular committees had struck two Saudi military vehicles in Jizan, killing six Saudi military personnel and injuring a number of others.

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Zionist plots aim at keeping Muslims negligent of Israel

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Ayatollah Arafi said that the Zionist entity should know that the Islamic ummah is aware of all their plots against Muslims. These plots attempt to turn the Islamic world away from civilization and keep them negligent of Israel.

During his Friday prayer sermon to a large and fervent crowd of believers in Qom, Ayatollah Ali-Reza Arafi referred to the Zionist aggression against Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa Mosque over the last week, saying the Zionist usurper has violated the sanctities of Islam and the al-Aqsa Mosque, and said the offensive onslaught and continuous violence by this “false” regime has brought “pain to the hearts of all Muslims.”

His Eminence explained that the Takfiri phenomenon was created to isolate the Islamic Resistance and the Islamic Revolution and said that despite all the conspiracies of the Zionist leaders against the Iranian nation, the Islamic nation is alert and enlightened and added that the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, has said that Iran will support the Islamic Resistance in any conditions and will stand against the enemies of Islam.

“It is for this reason that our nation’s slogan of ‘Death to Israel’ is still heard,” he said.

Ayatollah Arafi said that the Zionist entity should know that the Islamic ummah is aware of all their plots against Muslims. With these plots, the Zionists seek to turn the Islamic world away from civilization and keep them negligent of the crimes Israel is committing in Palestine.

“Israel launched the Takfiri phenomenon to keep Muslims busy so they cannot fight against them,” he said.

The president of al-Mustafa International University on the occasion of the upcoming Holy Defense Week in Iran honoured the memory of the martyrs of the eight-year long Iran-Iraq War and added that the war was disproportionate in all aspects – arms, logistical and propaganda wise.

He noted that this “imposed war” was a reminder of the tragedy of Ashura and Imam Husayn’s disproportionate war against Yazid.

He explained that the Iran-Iraq War was one of the longest wars in the 20th century and its battlefield was also one of the largest, and added that during the “War of Sacred Defence” the most dangerous and the most advanced weapons were used, including chemical weapons.

“Those who threaten Iran with ‘all options on the table’ today must know that the Iranian nation came out of this war with honour,” he said.

Qom’s Friday prayers’ leader said that the same people who make false claims today, helped the Iran’s enemies during this war against the Islamic Revolution, which had national, revolutionary, Islamic and international dimensions. He added that the Iranian people, especially the youth, must believe in themselves and not forget the honour and sacrifices made during the Sacred Defence.

Ayatollah Arafi stated that the unique leadership of Imam Khomeini and the unparalleled role of the Iranian youth in the war led to the victory of the cause of the Islamic Republic and added that the enemies were not able to achieve any of their goals to bring about Iran’s collapse and division despite the immense devastation the war brought to Iran.

He said that after the war, the Islamic Revolution was able to achieve its goals and put Iran on the path toward growth and development. The waves of the Islamic Resistance resonated all over the world. This war also showed the weak will of the hypocrites and their defeat was due to the power of Islam and the Islamic Revolution.

Ayatollah Arafi stressed that Iranians shouldn’t fear the threats of the foreign and arrogant powers. The Iranian authorities must take the country forward based on reason, logic and resistance. He added that the rise of the Islamic resistance groups and advances in knowledge, especially in nuclear energy, are among the blessings of the war, which we owe to the martyrs.

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A Pakistani Shia commander martyred in terrorists attack on Badaber camp

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A Pakistani Shia commander ‘Asfandyar Bukhari’ was martyred during the ongoing operation against terrorists in Badaber camp Peshawar, local media reported.

Captain Asfandyar, who courageously fought with terrorists and embraced martyrdom during the attack on Badhber Airbase, has set a new example of courage, bravery and valiance.

According to ISPR, Capt. Asfandyar was leading his troops from the front during the clearance operation. He stopped terrorists from entering into the base and stood as a barrier in their way.

He embraced martyrdom early in the morning while he was leading his troops during the operation against terrorists.

Captain Asfanyar Bukhari received the ‘Sword of Honor’ and ‘War tactics medal’ in the passing out of 118th long course. He belonged to Jinnah wing and was also the Wing Commander of Jinnah wing’s 48th entry. He had also played as hockey player in Punjab’s under 19 hockey team.

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Pope Francis Describes as Drama Humanitarian Crisis in Syria and Iraq

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Pope Francis recognized the current crisis in Syria and Iraq as one of the worse humanitarian dramas of the last times, which leaves consequences in nations and culture.

The message from the Pontiff released here on Friday included a call to find a solution to this crisis, “which should never be violent, because violence only creates new wounds, and more violence”.

Francis also criticized the atrocities and the unprecedented violations of human rights that characterize these conflicts, and that are broadcasted by the media in real time.

“No one can pretend not to know them!,” the Supreme Pontiff said. “We all know this war gives an unbearable weight upon poor people’s backs”.

He also referred to the religious persecution that Christians and members of other religious minorities suffer in Syria and Iraq, due to the terrorist bands from the Islamic State (IE) and the Front al-Nusra, among others y said the international community “seems unable to find the right answers”.

“Many brothers and sisters are stalked because of their faith, expelled from their own lands, imprisoned or even murdered”, the religious leader highlighted.

The Pope remembered that for centuries, Christian and Muslim communities coexisted there on the grounds of mutual respect, but today it is wanted to take that right away, “on behalf of a violent fundamentalism that vindicates a religious origin”.

At the same time, the head of the Catholic Church called to pay special attention to the needs both material and spiritual of the weaker and defendless, particularly families, the elderly and the children.

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Zionist Warplanes Strike Gaza after Rocket Fire

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The Zionist entity carried out airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Saturday after Palestinian resistance fighters fired rockets into the southern occupied territories of Palestine.

The overnight airstrikes targeted two training camps belonging to the Hamas movement, causing no injuries, officials and witnesses said.

Late on Friday, Gaza fighters fired at least two rockets into occupied Palestine. One struck a town, damaging a bus but causing no injuries. A second was shot down by a missile defense system.

A Palestinian group claimed responsibility for one of the rockets fired at the Zionist entity.

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More than 2400 Russians fighting for ISIS in Syria, Iraq

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More than 2,400 Russian nationals have joined the ranks of ISIS extremist group in Syria and Iraq, Moscow revealed on Friday.

The First Deputy Director of Federal Security, Sergei Smirnov, said on Friday that of the 3,000 Central Asian nationals “at least 2,400 are Russians”.

Smirnov told reporters in Moscow that the ongoing influx of migrants into Europe “poses a potentially great threat to Russia”.

“The assertion that Moscow’s support negatively impacts the situation in Syria –and the flow of refugees in particular– is not true. This is due to the expansion of ISIS in the region,” Smirnov said.

The statements of the Russian official come days after TASS reported that at least 170 Russian members of ISIS have been killed during battles in Syria.

According to the CIA, some 30,000 militants drawn from over 80 countries are fighting for the ISIS extremist group.

terrorists have joined ISIS coming from Saudi Arabia, Morocco, France, UK, Germany, Russia, Canada and the United States, among other countries.

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UNICEF: Boko Haram violence displaces 1.4 million children

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Friday the number of attacks by Boko Haram in northeast Nigeria and neighboring countries has risen, and half a million children have had to flee to safety in the past five months, bringing the total number of displaced children in the region to 1.4 million.

“Each of these children running for their lives is a childhood cut short,” said Manuel Fontaine, UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, in a statement.

“It’s truly alarming to see that children and women continue to be killed, abducted and used to carry bombs,” he added.

UNICEF, together with governments and partners in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger, is increasing its operations to assist thousands of children and their families in the region with access to safe water, education, counselling and psychosocial support, as well as vaccinations and treatment for severe acute malnutrition.

The agency’s work in the region is almost 70 percent underfunded, having received only 32 percent of the $50.3 million needed for humanitarian efforts in 2015. Because of this, over 124,000 children in the conflict-torn area have not received measles vaccinations, more than 83,000 lack access to safe water, and over 208,000 are not in school.

“With more refugees and not enough resources, our ability to deliver lifesaving assistance on the ground is now seriously compromised,” said Fontaine.

“Without additional support, hundreds of thousands of children in need will lack access to basic health care, safe drinking water and education,” he added.

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ISIS abducts 10 Iraqi Muslim preachers for not pledging allegiance

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Members of the Daesh Takfiri militant group have reportedly abducted 10 Muslim preachers and religious scholars in Iraq’s northern province of Kirkuk.

A local source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Daesh members kidnapped the religious figures from the town of Hawijah, located about 282 kilometers (175 miles) north of the capital, Baghdad, after the men refused to pledge allegiance to the terrorist group’s leader, Ibrahim al-Samarrai aka Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

The source added that the fate and whereabouts of the abductees remain unknown.

Separately, Daesh Takfiris have flagellated a young man in front of a large number of onlookers in downtown Mosul, located some 400 kilometers (248 miles) north of Baghdad, after the victim shaved off his beard.

An informed source, who asked not to be named, said Daesh has vowed tougher punishments, among them hefty fine, for those who shave their beard.

Meanwhile, Commander of the Iraqi Federal Police Force Lieutenant General Raed Shaker Jawdat said 16 Daesh terrorists were killed and six others injured as security personnel lobbed a barrage of rockets at their hideout in Albu Murad area, which lies east of Anbar’s provincial capital city of Ramadi, on Friday.

The northern and western parts of Iraq have been plagued by gruesome violence ever since Daesh terrorists began their campaign of terror in the country in June 2014.

The militants have been committing vicious crimes against all ethnic and religious communities in Iraq, including Shias, Sunnis, Kurds, Christians and others.

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Iranian President: “Death to America” Slogan Is Condemnation US Policy, Not People

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Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said that “Death to America” slogan chanted by Iranian people is a condemnation of the US policy, not the American people.

“This slogan that is chanted is not a slogan against the American people. Our people respect the American people. The Iranian people are not looking for war with any country.” Rouhani said in a Friday interview with the CBS “60 Minutes” due to be broadcast on Sunday.

“But, at the same time, the policies of the United States have been against the national interests of Iranian people — it’s understandable that people will demonstrate sensitivity to this issue,” the Iranian president added.

“When the people rose up against the Shah, the United States aggressively supported the Shah until the last moments. In the eight-year war with Iraq, the Americans supported Saddam (Hussein),” he further said.

“People will not forget these things. We cannot forget the past, but at the same time our gaze must be towards the future,” Rouhani added.

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American Muslim Family Dedicate Quran and Sahifa Sajjadiya to Astan Quds Razavi

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Deputy of Treasury of Handwritten Manuscripts of Organization of Libraries, Museums, and Center of Deeds of Astan Quds Razavi declaring this report added, “These exquisite manuscripts belong to 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries of hijrah and enjoy a special value from the artistic point of view.”

“One of Qur’ans belonging to the 12th century of hijrah enjoys the Indian-style- Kashmir branch- Tazhib and artistic elements and the premium calligraphy. The two initial, the two middle, and the two ending pages of this Qur’an are fully Tazhib-worked. This Tazhib is in the shape of bergamot and head bergamot decorated with Cathay flowers drawn on a gilded and light azure background”, Hujjat al-Islam Muhammad Hassan Nurinia stated.

Noting that this Qur’an has also Persian translation, he added, “Qur’anic verses have been scribed by black ink on a gold-covered background and the Persian translation has been written below each verse in red Nastaliq script.”

“It is 13 * 23 cm. scribed in Naskh script on 259 Kashmiri pale yellow pages in 16 lines per sheet”, he added.
“Another Qur’an belongs to 11th century of hijrah scribed in premium Naskh”, he described the second dedicated Qur’an.

Deputy of Treasury of Handwritten Manuscripts of Organization of Libraries, Museums, and Center of Deeds of Astan Quds Razavi described also the third Qur’an, “It belongs to 12th century of hijrah scribed in Naskh script in 13-line sheets where the first, the seventh, and the thirteenth lines in each page bear the headline font.”

Nurinia also referred to the translated Sahifeh Sajjadiyeh with the narration of Najm al-Din Alavi and reiterated, “This manuscript has been scribed in 1232 A.H., Shaban by Hassan ibn-i Ali ibn-i Quli Sultan.”
Describing the tabulation of this manuscript as decorated with gold and colors, he said, “This work also bears supplements by Allameh Majlesi.”

Dr. Sayed Musa Reza Ja’fari Mousavi, the New York-residing Indian specialist doctor, expressed happiness with dedicating these hereditary exquisites and recounted his main reason for doing such a benevolent action seeing the high quantity of dedicated and endowed manuscripts and objects in the Treasury of Handwritten Manuscripts and also in the central museum of this organization in his former travel to Mashhad.

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