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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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US, Jordan Possibly Seek Fresh Adventure in Syria
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US, Jordan Possibly Seek Fresh Adventure in Syria

Thursday 11 May 2017
The two allies are holding military drills amid reports saying that they are getting ready to cross border into Syria. Alwaght- Al Mayadeen news network published On Tuesday images of big number of American and British troops and military equipment unprecedentedly amassed in the Jordanian territory ...
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CIA Forms Special North Korea Espionage Unit
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CIA Forms Special North Korea Espionage Unit

Thursday 11 May 2017 ،
In a new provocative move, top US spy agency,CIA, has announced the establishment of a special espionage centre dedicated to dealing with North Korea. Alwaght- In a new provocative move, the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has announced the establishment of a special espionage centre dedic ...
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North Korea Considers CIA Assassination Plot War Declaration
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North Korea Considers CIA Assassination Plot War Declaration

Friday 12 May 2017 ،
North Korea UN mission has condemned an assassination attempt by the US and South Korean spy agencies against its leader Kim Jong-un as a “declaration of war.” Alwaght- North Korea UN mission has condemned an assassination attempt by the US and South Korean spy agencies against its leader Kim ...
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N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missile into Japan Sea near Russian Port
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N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missile into Japan Sea near Russian Port

Sunday 14 May 2017 ،
North Korea has test fired an a ballistic missile which landed in the sea of Japan after flying over 700 kilometers, says South Korea. Alwaght- North Korea has test fired a ballistic missile which landed in the sea of Japan after flying over 700 kilometers, says South Korea.    North Kore ...
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North Korea Hails Nuclear-Capable Missile Test
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North Korea Hails Nuclear-Capable Missile Test

Monday 15 May 2017 ،
North Korea has confirmed carrying out a nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile test carried under the supervision of its leader Kim Jong-un. Alwaght- North Korea has confirmed carrying out a nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile test carried under the supervision of its leader ...
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US-led ’Eager Lion’ Drills near Syrian Border: Aims, Outcomes
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US-led ’Eager Lion’ Drills near Syrian Border: Aims, Outcomes

Tuesday 16 May 2017 ،
Concerns grow about possible military intervention in southern Syria as Washington and allies continue war simulation. Alwaght- The US, Jordan, and Britain started the “Eager Lion” military exercises on Saturday, May 7. The drills include over 7,000 troops from the three main organizers ...
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South Korean President Warns Over Possible War with North Korea
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South Korean President Warns Over Possible War with North Korea

Wednesday 17 May 2017 ،
Newly-elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in has warned that there is a “high possibility” of military conflict with North Korea. Alwaght- Newly-elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in has warned that there is a “high possibility” of military conflict with North Korea. The r ...
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Russia Holds Anti-Terror Drills Near Metro Station in St. Petersburg
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Russia Holds Anti-Terror Drills Near Metro Station in St. Petersburg

Thursday 18 May 2017 ،
Russian security force on Thursday held an anti-terrorism drill in St. Petersburg after a terrorist attack in the city claimed 14 lives in April. Alwaght-Russian security force on Thursday held an anti-terrorism drill in St. Petersburg after a terrorist attack in the city claimed 14 lives in April. ...
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China Warned Philippines of War over Drills for Oil in Disputed Areas: Duterte
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China Warned Philippines of War over Drills for Oil in Disputed Areas: Duterte

Saturday 20 May 2017 ،
The Chinese president has threatened the Philippines with war if the Southeast Asian country pressed its claims over the disputed South China Sea islets and drilled for oil in the area, the Philippines President said in a televised speech on Friday. Alwaght- The Chinese president has threatened the ...
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Incirlik Air Base New Berlin-Ankara Dispute Point
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Incirlik Air Base New Berlin-Ankara Dispute Point

Tuesday 23 May 2017 ،
Turkey creates new controversy with Germany as it bars the German lawmakers from visiting their troops in military site. Alwaght- A week ago, Ankara barred the German lawmakers from meeting the German troops stationed at Turkey's Incirlic air base as part of the so-called anti-ISIS coalition' ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.