Daily Archives: Jan 2, 2016
Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr Execution Sparks Anger and Protests in Shia Communities
The execution of Saudi Arabia’s prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr has sparked anger and protests in Shia communities across the region. Shia-led Iran, Sunni-led...
Gisela Mota: Mexican Mayor Shot Dead on Her Second Day in Office
Temixco Mayor Gisela Mota has been shot dead on her second day in office in the Mexican city. Gisela Mota was killed at her home...
Tel Aviv Attack: Security to Be Tightened in Israeli Arab Areas
Security will be tightened in Israeli Arab areas after a gunman killed two people in a shooting at a popular bar in Tel Aviv,...
Donald Trump Footage Used in Al-Shabab Propaganda Video
A new propaganda video released by the Somali Islamist group al-Shabab features Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump. The video shows Donald Trump’s recent call for...
Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr: Top Shia Cleric Executed in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr has been executed, the interior ministry said. Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr was among 47 put to death after...
Pathankot Attack: Six Killed in Indian Air Force Base Attack
Two soldiers and four gunmen have been killed in an overnight attack on Indian air force base Pathankot near Pakistani border, officials say. Operations at...