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Devout Shiite Muslims mark day of Ashura in Iraqi holy city of Najaf

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Devout Shiite pilgrims were left covered in blood as they struck themselves with swords and chains during the mourning procession to mark the day of Ashura in the holy city of Najaf.  Ashura, on the 10th day of the mourning month of Muharram, commemorates the killing of the Prophet Mohammed’s grandson Hussein at the Battle … Read more

At least 27 killed and dozens wounded after gunmen attack Shi’ite leader’s memorial in Afghanistan 

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At least 27 people are killed and dozens wounded as gunmen assault political rally in Afghanistan’s deadliest attack since US signed Taliban deal Taliban deny massacre days after United States and Taliban signed peace deal Women and children among the dead at remembrance ceremony in Kabul Afghan security forces tried to flush gunmen from a half-finished … Read more