'Every victim of Saddam Hussein was waiting for this moment'
Prosecutors said more than 140 people from the Shiite Muslim farming village were hunted down, tortured and killed.
Mon Mar 13 2023
US 'outraged' by rocket attack that killed women, children
The attack and subsequent condemnation come after the U.S. threatened to close its embassy in Baghdad.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Saudi Arabia defends decision to execute 14 Saudi Shiites
The men were arrested for their involvement in demonstrations in 2011 and 2012 during the Arab Spring revolts and were later sentenced to death in a secretive counterterrorism court.
Mon Aug 07 2017
Saudi coalition says UK-made cluster bombs used in Yemen
In its 21-month campaign against Shiite rebels who have seized much of Yemen, the Saudi-led alliance has faced repeated allegations of killing civilians.
Tue Dec 20 2016
IS suicide blast targeting Shiites at Kabul mosque kills 27
The attacker was mingling with worshippers inside the Baqirul Olum mosque in the west of the city when he detonated the bomb, said senior police official Fridon Obaidi.
Mon Nov 21 2016
Arab coalition says to probe Yemen funeral carnage
The Iran-backed Huthi rebels have blamed the Arab coalition for Saturday's attack, one of the deadliest since it launched a military campaign against the Shiite insurgents in March last year.
Sun Oct 09 2016
Suicide bomber kills at least, more than a dozen in north Baghdad
A suicide bomber struck near a checkpoint in a Shiite area of northern Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 12 people.
Sun Jul 24 2016
Death toll in Kabul protest twin blasts rises
Islamic State group jihadists claimed responsibility for twin explosions Saturday that ripped through crowds of Shiite Hazaras in Kabul, killing at least 80 people and wounding 231 others.
Sat Jul 23 2016
20 dead, 160 wounded as blast rips through Kabul protest
A powerful explosion on Saturday ripped through crowds of minority Shiite Hazaras in Kabul who had gathered to protest over a power line, killing at least 20 people and leaving 160 others wounded.
Sat Jul 23 2016
Dozens killed as suicide bombers attack Iraq shrine
At least 30 people were killed as in a suicide bombing at a Shiite shrine north of Baghdad, security officials said on Friday.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Medina blast: No Malaysians involved, says Wisma Putra
No Malaysians were involved in the suicide blast at the Nabawi Mosque in Madinah, Wisma Putra said in a statement.
Tue Jul 05 2016
Three suicide attacks in Saudi Arabia extend global wave of bombings
Suicide bombers suspected of links to the Islamic State struck for the fourth time in less than a week on Monday, targeting three locations in Saudi Arabia.
Tue Jul 05 2016
Kuwait detains 5 Islamic State suspects, foils attack
The man allegedly confessed to plotting the attack, and had planned to deploy a suicide vest.
Mon Jul 04 2016
Bomb attack in Baghdad shopping district kills more than 120
At least 121 people died in a bomb attack on a shopping street in the Iraqi capital in the early hours of Sunday morning, as Islamic State militants target civilians amid losses on the battlefield.
Sun Jul 03 2016
IS-claimed Baghdad blast kills at least 75: officials
The jihadist group said the bombing targeted members of Iraq's Shiite Muslim majority, whom it considers heretics and frequently attacks in Baghdad and elsewhere.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024