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COVID-19 Cases in Afghanistan Reach 521 The reported positive cases of the coronavirus reached 521 on Friday, according to the Public Health Ministry, as 37 people tested positive for the virus in last 24 hours.
The new cases include 16 in Kabul, 8 in Herat, 2 in Kandahar, 2 in Logar, 2 in Daikundi, 2 in Takhar, 1 in Bamiyan and 1 in Parwan.
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What Is Russian Imperial Movement, Why Did Trump Ban It? The US Department of State on Monday said it has blacklisted as a terrorist organization the ultranationalist Russian Imperial Movement (RIM). This unprecedented move runs counter to some of President Donald Trumps racist approaches since he assumed the office in 2017.
The RIM is a white supremacist... |
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French care homes hit hard as COVID-19 deaths mount Its becoming painfully clear in France that nursing homes are among the worst hotspots of the COVID-19 crisis.
Around a third of all deaths from the disease in the country have come from within retirement communities.
Figures released this week showed that at least 3,237 people have so far died... |
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Iraqs Saleh tasks PM-designate Kadhimi with forming new government A handout picture released by the media office of the Iraqi Presidency office on April 9, 2020 shows President Barham Saleh (L) swearing in intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi as new prime minister-designate. (Photo via AFP)
Iraqi President Barham Saleh has officially tasked prime minister-designate... |
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Spokesman: Hungarys decision to expel Iranian students deeply regrettable The St László hospital in the Hungarian capital Budapest, where 15 of Iranian students were reportedly being hospitalized before their expulsion by Hungarian officials (Photo by Hungary Today)
Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman has deplores a decision by Hungary to expel 17 Iranian students... |
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Top aide to DR Congo president detained in anti-corruption drive Vital Kamerhe, a key ally to President Felix Tshisekedi in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Vital Kamerhe, a key ally to President Felix Tshisekedi in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was placed in custody at Kinshasas central prison on Wednesday evening, a judicial source said.
Kamerhe, who became... |
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Clowns bring cheer to West Bank, Gaza amid lockdown A clown arrives to entertain Palestinian children during a home-confinement order amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank April 6, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)
Palestinian clowns painted their faces and donned wigs, red noses and... |
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Contractor arrested on suspicion of stealing "a large number" of face masks Met Police say the man was able to get access because he was a contractor. 9, April, 2020. EPA
A contractor for the London Ambulance Service was arrested at the Edmonton Ambulance Station on Wednesday morning on suspicion of stealing "a large number" of face masks.
The man, in his twenties, was allegedly... |
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Nearly 2,000 US coronavirus deaths for second day in a row Healthcare workers wheel the bodies of deceased people from the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center during the coronavirus outbreak in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, on April 4, 2020. (Reuters photo)
The United States recorded nearly 2,000 novel coronavirus deaths for a second day in a row, according... |
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Iraqs PMU, army launch major anti-terror operation A member of the Iraqi pro-government Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) flashes a "V" sign in the northern town of Hatra on April 28, 2017. (Photo by AFP)
Iraqs Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) and army troops have started a joint, full-scale anti-terrorism military operation in the Arab countrys western... |
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US weekly jobless claims hit 15mn as corona crisis deepens US visitors to the New York State Department of Labor offices are turned away at the door by personnel. AP/John Minchillo
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits has hit a staggering 15 million as the coronavirus pandemic has brought the United States to a halt.
The country recorded 5.250... |
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Zurfi withdraws candidacy for premiership as parties endorse Kadhimi Iraq’s President Barham Salih (L) meets with prime minister-designate Adnan al-Zurfi in Baghdad, March 17, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)
Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate Adnan al-Zurfi has withdrawn his candidacy for the post as major political factions endorse intelligence chief Mustafa Al Kadhimi... |
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OPCW report on Syria chemical attack unreliable: Russia A file photo of the headquarters of Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
Russia has censured as "untrustworthy" a recent report by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) - tasked with probing a series of suspected "chemical attacks" on a Syrian town in... |
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Global stocks gain on hopes pandemic is reaching peak The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, April 8, 2020. (Reuters photo)
Global shares rose on Thursday on hopes the COVID-19 pandemic was nearing a peak and that governments would roll out more stimulus to support their economies, while expectations... |
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Suicide rate in England hit record high in 2019 A young woman in the UK suffering from anxiety and depression. (File photo)
New figures show that the rate of suicides in England reached 11.4 deaths per 100,000 people in the last quarter of 2019, marking a 19-year high.
According to data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday,... |
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Oil prices climb on optimism OPEC+ meeting will result in supply cut Oil pumping jacks, also known as "nodding donkeys", operate in an oilfield near Almetyevsk, Tatarstan, Russia, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (Photo by Getty Images)
Oil prices rose Thursday as the worlds largest oil producers are expected to agree to slash output as part of an effort to shore up coronavirus-hit... |
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Coronavirus LIVE: France, UK to extend lockdowns, while British royals conduct virtual visit France and the UK are preparing to extend their lockdown deadlines beyond next week as the deaths to coronavirus continue to mount.
In France, President Emmanuel Macron is expected to discuss the extension in a television address on Monday, the Elysée Palace has said.
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Trump using coronavirus to score political points: WHO World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks during a news conference on the situation of the coronavirus at the United Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland. © Reuters
The World Health Organization has hit back at the US president over his handling of the coronavirus... |
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China reports new coronavirus cases after lockdown lifted IMAGE1This photo, taken on April 8, 2020, shows a worker producing face masks that will be exported, at a factory in Nanchang, in Chinas central Jiangxi Province. (By AFP)
China has reported 63 new cases of infection with the new coronavirus, up by one case from its last daily tally.
Chinas National... |
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Iranians celebrate Imam Mahdis birth anniversary under coronavirus lockdown The Azadi Tower, a landmark monument in Tehran, is lit up on April 08, 2020, on the eve of the birthday of Imam Mahdi. (Photo by Tasnim)
Iranians are celebrating the birth anniversary of the Twelfth and last Shia Imam, Imam Mahdi (PBUH), at their homes amid a ban on outdoor festivities and the closure... |
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US doctors shocked by speed of coronavirus deaths as New York toll hits new high US healthcare workers wheel the body of deceased person from the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, April 2, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid
US doctors and nurses are expressing shock at the speed of coronavirus-related... |
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severe restrictions announced for Kabul city amid a sharp rise in coronavirus cases The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Thursday announced more restrictions for Kabul city amid a sharp rise in the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the country.
According to a statement released by MoI, the police forces are obliged to implement the restrictions in a more strict manner, considering... |
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Afghan Govt To Release Another 100 Taliban Prisoners Javid Faisal, a spokesman for the National Security Council, on Thursday said that 100 more Taliban prisoners will be released today.
"based on their health condition, age and length of remaining sentence," as part of "efforts for peace and containment of COVID-19," he said.
Following weeks of delays,... |
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The Awaited Imam, The Living Hujjah Written by: Sarah Ismail
The Holy Prophet [PBUH] said: "The person who dies and has not known the Imam of his time (Imam Mahdi [AJ] is that of the present time) has died the same as othe ne who died during the Age of Ignorance."
Musnad-i-Ahmad-ibn-Hanbal, vol. 2, p. 83; vol. 3, p. 446 & vol.... |
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Awaiting the Beloved Written by the Grand Ayatullah Safi Golpayegani
A person is indebted to the blessing of hope and anticipation in his social and personal life. If it was not for this hope and anticipation there would be no purpose in looking forward to the future. Life for such a person would lack meaning... |
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Bernie Sanders quits 2020 US Democratic presidential campaign The still image shows Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont while announcing the suspension of his presidential campaign on April 8, 2020. (Photo by AFP)
Leading US Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has ended his presidential campaign, paving the way for his rival, former Vice President Joe... |
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Turkish forces, allied militants shell villages in Syrias Hasakah: Report In this file photo, taken on March 24, 2019, smoke is seen rising behind destroyed vehicles and damaged buildings in the village of Baghouz, in Syrias eastern Dayr al-Zawr Province, near the Iraqi border. (By AFP)
Turkish army forces and militants allied to Ankara have attacked several villages in... |
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Turkish forces, allied militants shell villages in Syrias Hasakah: Report In this file photo, taken on March 24, 2019, smoke is seen rising behind destroyed vehicles and damaged buildings in the village of Baghouz, in Syrias eastern Dayr al-Zawr Province, near the Iraqi border. (By AFP)
Turkish army forces and militants allied to Ankara have attacked several villages in... |
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Amid world suffering, activists promote Promised Savior hashtag #ThePromisedSavior rallies those subscribing to the belief that features in various religious faiths.
As dire conditions beset the international community, Internet activists begin advertizing a hashtag promoting the religious prophecy that a savior would resurrect at some point in time and relieve... |
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Arab states urged to empty overcrowded jails amid outbreak File photo shows the interior of a prison in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh. (Photo by Reuters)
Many notable human rights bodies have warned the Persian Gulf Arab states about the health hazards caused by the continued jailing of hundreds of peaceful protesters and thousands of migrant workers amid... |
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