In Pictures: Iranian Shia celebrate Ashura
AFP- Iranian Shia celebrated Ashura day on Wednesday which commemorates the killing of…
Ministry of Endowments voices opposition to Shi’a Ashura celebrations inside mosques
The Muslim holiday is commemorated differently by Sunni and Shi’a communities
Kuwait upholds jail for Shia over prophet tweets
Naqi was tried on charges of insulting Islam's Prophet Mohammed, in addition…
Spate of attacks kills 47 in Iraq
One of the worst-hit neighbourhoods was Shaab in north Baghdad, where two…
Bahrain court cuts terms for police jailed over death
A number of policemen are facing trials over claims of killing protesters…
Lebanese say Syria captors tormented them with lies
Termos was among 11 Shia men abducted by rebel fighters in northern…
Iraq attacks kill 14
Sunday's violence struck north of Baghdad, in predominantly Sunni Arab areas of…
Two Turkish Airlines pilots abducted in Lebanon
The abduction is believed to be related to the kidnap of nine…
Gulf rivalries spill onto the football pitch
By James M Dorsey The battle between Iran and various Gulf states…
Policeman, protesters wounded in Bahrain clashes
Activists said dozens more were wounded in the clashes, but no official…