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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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Protesters Across Yemen Condemn Saudi Aggression
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Protesters Across Yemen Condemn Saudi Aggression

Monday 28 March 2016
Massive rallies have been held across Yemen to on the anniversary of the ongoing Saudi-led aggression against the poorest Arab country. Alwaght-Massive rallies have been held across Yemen to on the anniversary of the ongoing Saudi-led aggression against the poorest Arab country. In Yemen’s cap ...
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What Really Caused Recent Pakistan Terror Attacks
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What Really Caused Recent Pakistan Terror Attacks

Monday 4 April 2016 ،
As Pakistan is hit by a fresh wave of terror attacks and the Islamists’ protests, Nawaz Sharif’s government is put to test to bring back stability to the community. Alwaght- Pakistan’s Lahore terror attacks as well as other tensions in the capital city Islamabad have caused the government of P ...
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Overview of Syria’s Truce, Federalization Plan
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Overview of Syria’s Truce, Federalization Plan

Wednesday 6 April 2016 ،
Discover more about the conditions led to cessation of hostilities in Syria as well as the future of federal system of governing in the country. Alwaght- The Syrian crisis’ political settlement process is faced by some challenges and concerns which make it necessary to watch closely the politi ...
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Iran Seeks Mediation for Karabakh Dispute Settlement
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Iran Seeks Mediation for Karabakh Dispute Settlement

Thursday 7 April 2016 ،
As clashes spark between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed Karabakh region, Iran seeks way to defuse the conflicts between the Caucasus neighbors. Alwaght- In recent years, the Caucasus region, due to its geopolitical and geo-economic nature, has grown highly significant for the regional and ...
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Hundreds of Zionists Stormed Funerary Monumental, Shot Palestinian
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Hundreds of Zionists Stormed Funerary Monumental, Shot Palestinian

Thursday 7 April 2016 ،
Settlers repeatedly break into Joseph Tomb, located in a densely Palestinian populated area in Nablus, provoking chaos and confrontation with local residents. The site of Joseph’s Tomb is contentious. Palestinians believe the site to be the funerary monument to Sheikh Yousef Dweikat, a local ...
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US, Enemy of Free Peoples: Bahraini Protesters
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US, Enemy of Free Peoples: Bahraini Protesters

Saturday 9 April 2016 ،
Bahrainis have held more protests to condemn the United States Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to their country. Alwaght- Bahrainis have held more protests to condemn the United States Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to their country even after he left the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom ...
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102 Killed, 200 Injured as Fire Broke out at Indian Temple
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102 Killed, 200 Injured as Fire Broke out at Indian Temple

Sunday 10 April 2016 ،
102 Indians were killed and over 200 others sustained injuries as firecrackers caused a fire at a Hindu temple early Sunday at around 3.30 am Alwaght- At least 102 Indians were killed and over 200 others sustained injuries as firecrackers caused a fire at a Hindu temple early Sunday at around 3.30 a ...
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Panama Papers Want US be Next Tax Haven
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Panama Papers Want US be Next Tax Haven

Wednesday 13 April 2016 ،
The Panama Papers are emerging to be a pressure too in Washington hands, to press some global leaders and at the same time make new money from offshore hidden accounts. Alwaght- The Washington-based Foreign Policy magazine has published on April 5 an article titled “will the Panama Papers be a ...
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Brazilian Lower House Sent President for Trail in Senate
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Brazilian Lower House Sent President for Trail in Senate

Monday 18 April 2016 ،
Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff received a deadly blow on Sunday as the country’s lower house of Congress voted to impeach her. Alwaght- Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff received a deadly blow on Sunday as the country's lower house of Congress voted to impeach her. In a rowdy session, 367 ...
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Significant Syria Talks Coincide with Government’s Anti-Terror Triumphs
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Significant Syria Talks Coincide with Government’s Anti-Terror Triumphs

Wednesday 20 April 2016 ،
Fresh round of Syria peace dialogue held between the government and opposition delegates as Syrian government steps up anti-terror campaign nationwide. Alwaght- The new round of Syrian peace talks would be, without doubt, of special significance for a couple of reasons. On the one hand they coincide ...

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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.