shias
Politician wants asylum for Egyptian Shias in Netherlands
Egypt
September 12, 2012
Politician wants asylum for Egyptian Shias in Netherlands
An Egyptian Shia politician has said he filed a request with the Dutch government to grant asylum to Egyptian Shias,…
Egyptian Shias hesitant about Morsy’s Iran visit
Egypt
August 30, 2012
Egyptian Shias hesitant about Morsy’s Iran visit
Egypt’s Shia community was less than optimistic about President Mohamed Morsy’s visit to Iran to attend the Non-Alignment Summit this…
Two killed in mob attack on Shias in Indonesia
World
August 27, 2012
Two killed in mob attack on Shias in Indonesia
A mob attack on Shias in Indonesia saw two men killed with sickles and dozens of homes torched, police and…
Wave of attacks that killed 60 overshadow Eid in Iraq
World
August 17, 2012
Wave of attacks that killed 60 overshadow Eid in Iraq
A spate of attacks that killed 60 people in Iraq overshadowed preparations to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan on Friday,…
Man sentenced to one year for insulting Prophet’s companions
Egypt
July 31, 2012
Man sentenced to one year for insulting Prophet’s companions
Egyptian authorities sent Mohamed Fahmy to Wadi al-Natrun Prison on Tuesday to serve a one-year sentence for insulting the Prophet’s…
Blasts kill 13, wound 100 in Iraqi market
World
June 22, 2012
Blasts kill 13, wound 100 in Iraqi market
BAGHDAD — At least 13 people were killed and more than 100 wounded on Friday when two roadside bombs exploded…
Iranian official denies organization of Shia rituals in Egypt
Egypt
May 29, 2012
Iranian official denies organization of Shia rituals in Egypt
Iran is not connected to Shia groups in Egypt that recently held Husseiniat, rituals performed in memory of the death…
Girl in Pulitzer-winning picture still has nightmares
Egypt
April 17, 2012
Girl in Pulitzer-winning picture still has nightmares
Down a rutted dirt alley in Old Kabul, the "Girl in the green dress" — the subject of AFP's Pulitzer-winning…
Bahrain mosque damage shows plight to ease unrest
World
March 21, 2012
Bahrain mosque damage shows plight to ease unrest
MANAMA, Bahrain — At some point before dawn, the vandals struck with brutal efficiency, smashing the windows at one of…
Saudi Shias denounce violence against protesters
World
February 22, 2012
Saudi Shias denounce violence against protesters
Shia Muslim dignitaries in predominantly Sunni Saudi Arabia denounced on Wednesday the use of violence by authorities in dealing with…