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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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Yemeni Forces Kill 13 Saudi Troops in Jizan
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Yemeni Forces Kill 13 Saudi Troops in Jizan

Monday 19 October 2015
souk. Meanwhile Yemen’s ousted government said on Monday it has agreed to participate in UN-sponsored talks with Ansarullah revolutionaries. The United Nations is yet to announce the date and location for the proposed talks, but Rajeh Badi, the exiled government’s spokesman said the talks are like ...
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Yemeni Forces Battle Saudi-Led Invaders, Retake Strategic Mountain in Taiz
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Yemeni Forces Battle Saudi-Led Invaders, Retake Strategic Mountain in Taiz

Sunday 14 February 2016 ،
Yemeni army and the popular committees have retaken the strategic mountain in Thubab district in Taiz after chasing Saudi occupation troops from the area. Alwaght-Yemeni army and the popular committees have retaken the strategic mountain in Thubab district in Taiz province after chasing Saudi occupa ...
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Historical Sites Destroyed by War in West Asia
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Historical Sites Destroyed by War in West Asia

Wednesday 9 March 2016 ،
souks for fabrics, food, or accessories. The tunnels became the scene of fierce fighting and many of the oldest are now damaged beyond recognition, which UNESCO has described as a tragedy.   Deir Ez-zor Bridge, Syria — This French built suspension bridge was a popular pedestrian cros ...
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Al-Hamidiyah Souk; Damascus Gem
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Al-Hamidiyah Souk; Damascus Gem

Monday 18 July 2016 ،
souk is one of the few surviving traditional bazars in Syria. Its architecture along with its diversity have made it popular both among locals and foreigners. Alwaght- If you look up you might just think that the twinkling lights are stars brightening the night’s dark sky for a split second wh ...
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Iraqi Forces Control Mosul’s Old City, ISIS Ousted
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Iraqi Forces Control Mosul’s Old City, ISIS Ousted

Saturday 8 July 2017 ،
Iraqi government forces now control western Mosul’s medieval Old City, the last bastion for ISIS terrorist in Iraq’s second largest city. Alwaght- Iraqi government forces now control western Mosul’s medieval Old City, the last bastion for ISIS terrorist in Iraq’s second largest city. Ir ...
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15 Killed in Terror Attack on Damascus Police Department, Syria
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15 Killed in Terror Attack on Damascus Police Department, Syria

Monday 2 October 2017 ،
Over 15 people have been killed and many more injured following a terrorist attack targeting a police station in Syria’s capital Damascus. Alwaght- More than 15 people have been killed and many more injured following a terrorist attack targeting a police station at a southern neighborhood of Syria&# ...
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Syrian Forces Advance on in War on ISIS in Deir-ez-Zor
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Syrian Forces Advance on in War on ISIS in Deir-ez-Zor

Monday 23 October 2017 ،
Syrian forces carried out intensive operations against ISIS fortifications in Deir-ez-Zor and its southeastern countryside on the direction of Al-Bukmal city. Alwaght- Syrian forces carried out intensive operations against ISIS fortifications and positions in Deir-ez-Zor and its southeastern countr ...
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Dubai, Switzerland, London: How UAE Became Smuggling Hub for ’Blood Gold’
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Dubai, Switzerland, London: How UAE Became Smuggling Hub for ’Blood Gold’

Monday 28 December 2020 ،
There are no mines under Dubai’s sands with artisanal miners or children toiling away trying to strike gold. But there is the Dubai Gold Souk and refineries that vie with the largest global operations as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) strives to expand its position as a major gold hub. There are no ...
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Sights on Syria: War-Torn Country Becoming Tourist Destination Good Thing
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Sights on Syria: War-Torn Country Becoming Tourist Destination Good Thing

Sunday 14 November 2021 ،
souks were being painstakingly restored. I saw a little more reconstruction than I had in previous visits, although the Western sanctions against Syria target reconstruction, in addition to crippling the economy and causing the devaluing of the Syrian pound–because that's how America likes ...

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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.