Maliki-Allawi meet ends in agreement to set up national partnership govt

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A one-hour meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and al-Iraqiya leader Iyad Allawi on Saturday ended in an agreement on the need to form a national partnership government encompassing all groups, an advisor for Maliki said.                                                            

“The meeting took place in a very positive atmosphere that would open the door for more dialogues and perhaps could give an impetus and lend more seriousness to them,” Ali al-Musawi told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.

Meanwhile, Maysoon al-Damlouji, the spokeswoman for al-Iraqiya bloc, said the meeting, which took place at Maliki’s office today (June 12), witnessed talks on forming the next Iraqi government and helped “break the ice” between the two sides.

The talks were attended by Sheikh Khalid al-Attiya, Hassan al-Saneed, Khudeir al-Khuzaie, Tareq al-Hashimi, Mohammed Allawi and Hassan al-Alawi.

The meeting comes a couple of days before convening the first parliament session, expected on Monday, and two days after a meeting between a delegation from al-Iraqiya and a delegation from Maliki’s Dawlat al-Qanoon (State of Law).

United Nations accuses Israel of impeding its projects in Gaza

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A report issued by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of      Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) accused the Israeli occupation authority (IOA) of continuing to prevent necessary building materials for projects related to the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip from being imported, pointing out that Israeli forces have only allowed 17% of building materials for two reconstruction projects to enter so far, preventing the projects from completion.

A report issued by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) accused the Israeli occupation authority (IOA) of continuing to prevent necessary building materials for projects related to the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip from being imported, pointing out that Israeli forces have only allowed 17% of building materials for two reconstruction projects to enter so far, preventing the projects from completion.

According to OCHA weekly report, Israel only allowed a total of 17 percent of the building materials necessary for the construction of housing units supervised by UNRWA in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

The report provided that the IOA allowed 20 tons of cement and four tons of steel bars to enter for the reconstruction of Al-Quds hospital project.

OCHA noted that last week Israel allowed a limited supply of materials which were previously restricted to enter.  A total of 98 shipments of timber, 47 shipments of aluminum, 240 shipments of clothing, and 134 shipments of shoes have entered Gaza since the beginning of last April.

Iran 'ready for dialogue with P5+1'

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Iran’s nuclear point man says Tehran is still ready for dialogue with the P5+1, provided that they modify their preconditions.

According to Press TV, the Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi told IRNA on Saturday that the P5+1 — the five self-imposed permanent members of UN Security Council plus Germany — are obstructing the talks aimed at ending the standoff over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Salehi said “We have repeatedly stated our readiness for dialogue, and it is they (the P5+1) who announce a new precondition each time.”

He added “This is while the Islamic Republic has declared that it will entertalks based on the two proposed packages.”

Salehi criticized the six for creating problems by “proposing a dialogue that only follows their own interpretations.”

The AEOI head also stressed that as Iran’s nuclear priority was security, membership in the Convention on Nuclear Safety would serve Iran’s national interests.

Iran, Pakistan Finalize Major Gas Deal

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The project to implement a major gas deal between  Iran and Pakistan was finalized today in Tehran the  presence of Iran’s oil minister, Seyyed Massoud  Kazemi.

According to IRIB, the project planned in the 1990s  at an estimated cost of $4.5 billion is now going to    cost around $7 billion.

If the pipeline becomes operational, Pakistan is expected to receive 750 million cubic feet of gas daily for the next 25 years, with capacity of the pipeline set to be increased to one billion cubic meters per day.

The gas will be transferred from Iran’s South Pars Gas field in the Persian Gulf to Pakistan’s southern provinces of Baluchestan and Sindh.

Hezbollah warns Israel over gas fields‎

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With the illegal Zionist entity called Israel set to lay claim to natural gas fields recently discovered in the Mediterranean, Lebanon’s legendary anti-terrorist movement, Hezbollah, has warned Israel against extracting from Lebanon’s resources.

According to Press TV, Hezbollah’s Executive Council Chief Hashem Safieddin said on Saturday that the movement would not allow Israel to loot Lebanese gas resources.

The remarks come as earlier this week, Lebanese parliamentary speaker Nabih Berri called for speedy action by the government to begin exploring its options in the newly discovered field off the northern port of Haifa.

Berri said “Israel is racing to make the case a fait accompli and was quick to present itself as an oil emirate, ignoring the fact that, according to the maps, the deposit extends into Lebanese waters.”

Iran to unveil dialysis machine soon

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Iran’s Ministry of Health and Medical Education says the first locally-produced dialysis machine and other medical devices will hit the market by year’s end.

“The initial experiments of the device have terminated and we seek local investors for the mass-production of the dialyzer,” Mehr news agency quoted Ebrahim Motevallian, Deputy Health Minister as saying on Saturday.

According to the minister, more than 80 percent of medical devices, including operating room disposables and special hospital beds, are now domestically produced and the surplus of supplies is exported overseas to neighboring and a number of European countries.

The Iranian official also pointed out that the country’s medical equipment sector is also aiming to produce sophisticated MRI imaging machines which are currently undergoing tests.

Israel still paying for Dubai hit: Report

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Nearly six months after the assassination of senior Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai, Israel continues to pay the toll for staging the incident.

The Haaretz reported Sunday that the Israel risks losing Poland, another close ally, over the extradition of Uri Brodsky, who is widely believed to be one of the Mossad spies allegedly involved in the January assassination.

Brodsky, who is an Israeli citizen, was arrested earlier this month in Poland’s capital city of Warsaw after revelations showed that he helped the Mossad hit squad to obtain forged German passports to assassinate al-Mabhouh in a Dubai hotel room.

Germany has demanded that Brodsky be extradited, where he could be tried in a German court or even sent to Dubai for his suspected role in the assassination.

Brodsky has denied having connections with the high-profile assassination and says he is a businessman, but evidence show him being involved in logistics, providing paperwork, safe houses and other back-up for the 20-strong execution squad.

Israel, for its part, is pressuring Poland to refrain from handing Brodsky over to Germany — leaving Warsaw officials in an awkward position, in which they are torn between Tel Aviv’s demands and Berlin’s repeated calls for Brodsky’s extradition.

This is while Germany and Poland have an extradition agreement, both bilateral and through European treaties.

However, Polish officials have strived to keep the lid on Brodsky’s arrest, which was based on information provided by the Dubai and United Arab Emirates police and on an international arrest warrant issued in Germany via Interpol.

Once the story was out in the open on Saturday, the Poland played it down and based most of the reporting on Germany’s Der Spiegel report of the controversy.

According to the report, Britain and Australia’s expulsion of Mossad representatives show that Israel continues to suffer the diplomatic consequences of the Dubai hit, and indicates furthermore that the world has grown weary of Israeli actions and sees it as some sort of a neighborhood bully that disregards and violates international norms

Terrorist Killing Innocent Shia to Push Pakistan to anarchy & Civil War

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JNN 12.06.10 Today Another Shia Naseer Ul Hassan Jafri embraced Shahada  in the early hours in Karachi.                        

Today  at 8.00a.m in the early hours         Terrorists waiting to ambush Target        Killed another Shia Hospital Lab    Incharge of Saifi & Chiniot Hospital,    Naseer ul Hassan Jafri at the Gate of  Chiniot Hospital , Behind A O Clinic  Nazimabad, he was the brother of  Molana Jehangir  Pesh Imam of Jafaria  Masjid O ImamBargah Golimar, Karachi.

His Namaz e Janaza will be performed at  Rizvia Society Imambargah after  Zohrain Prayer at 1.30p.m, and his  burial will be at Wadi e Hussain , Super  Highway , Karachi.      

The Ulterior Motives of the Terrorist is to terrorize The of Innocent Shia community by Daily Target Killing in Karachi and Other parts of the Country , as the Punjabi Taliban , Sipah e Sahab , Lashkar Jahngvi have been heavily funded again and therefore they  have re grouped in Karachi to create Panic and Chaos in the Country , as the Pak Armed Forces have heavily beaten them in there hide Out in the Upcountry , FATA , Swat and other adjoining areas , so now they have come to Karachi as in the Huge Metropolis city of 20 Million People which is bigger than certain countries of the world and who’s economy runs whole of the country , these Wahabi Terrorist are trying to mingle in this HugeVolume under the cover of Sunni organization , as Sipah e Sahaba the banned terrorist Organisation have even changed there name to Ahle Sunnat Wal Jammat ( ASWJ) while they are even Killing not only Shian e Haider Karar But also Sunni Brothern , as it is evident from the Incident that , on the eve of 11.06.10 , they had an armed clash with there Old Rivals , i.e.,  the activits of Sunni Tehreek (Barelvi )at  Godhra area, New Karachi, where 7 shops & 3 Houses were set on fire , and in this armed clash several People got injured , the FIR was also lodged against the terrorist of ASWJ (Deobandi )( SSP ) .

The Leaders of Shia Community , Allama Abbas Kumaili , Molana Hussein Masoodi Of Jafaria Alliance Pakistan , Members of Shia Ulema Council , Imamia Students Organisation have deeply regretted and Highly condemned these Target Killing , and asked the Government in there Meeting with the functionaries of the Government to take an Immediate and serious notice of this worsening condition of the Country and especially the Karachi City.

As stated by the Members of Jafaria Alliance they  have already started Protest and Rallies around the country to create awareness of the worsening conditions  of law and order .And if an Immediate action is not taken by the government to curb this menace than they will definitely make there own strategy to counter this worsening law and order situation of the country.JNN

Police arrests Taliban planning suicide attacks in Karachi

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KARACHI: Police said they had arrested two Taliban militants on Friday who were planning “terror attacks” in Karachi.

The two members of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were arrested during a police raid in the Baldia area, senior police official Omar Shahid told AFP.

“The police are interrogating the two men, Inamullah Mehsud, a resident of North Waziristan tribal region, and his local facilitator Sajjadullah Mehsud,”Shahid said.

Pistols, explosives and bomb-making accessories had been recovered in the raid, he said.

The men were planning to bring a suicide bomber to the city from North Waziristan, but “the arrests foiled their attempts to strike terror in Karachi,” Shahid said.

A local intelligence official also confirmed Friday’s arrests.

Shia Men & Localities being Attacked by Sipah e Sahaba Terrorists

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JNN 11.06.10 Tension grips Karachi City after the Rally of ASWJ ( SSP) ,who started there rally from the Water Pump area and were coming in a form of a procession towards the Sohrab Goth, But with having some other ulterior motives ,they  were chanting Anti Shia Slogans, and calling them infidels , which infuriated the Shia Youth who also came on the streets of their homes in the Incholi society,  but when this Procession  tried to enter Incholi Society area, Block 20 Federal  B ‘Area , One of the Shia Locality of Karachi. The Youth and the Residents who were present on the streets , they blocked the Road , so they could not enter the area, but when both the groups came face to face , The Participants of the rally fired several shots , which created panic , and to avert any Public Disaster the Police and Rangers , present at the scene , also fired several shots , and then fired tear gas to disperse the crowd , but the shelling was so heavy that several fired Tear gas shells fell into the house of the Shia Residents of the area. The participants of the rally were dispersed at that time , but later they came back with much better reinforcement and Equipped with Latest Automatic Weapons, and started heavy firing , and due to which S.Ali Raza Naqvi embraced Shahadat, who was Hit by a Bullet in the forehead , several others are also injured as the firing by the terrorist of SSP , continued till late in the Night.

And this is not the first incident which took place in Karachi in the recent past , Before this the same group have attacked the residents of Habib Bank Quarters ,Orangi town 11 ½ , in which shaheed Shahzad Hussain  embraced Shahdat, then In Korangi , about six hundred People under the flag of same SSP , came and attacked the Imam bargah e Wali e Asar, which resulted in Injuring 9 Shia Men , and all of them were first beaten , and have sustained bullet wounds, some of them are still under treatment in different Hospitals.

Within the last 7 – 10 Days it seems that the  terrorists have reorganized in Karachi and other parts of the country  , and they have designed some very dangerous plans for the days to come ,as there is a very high rate of Target Killing of Shia Men in Pakistan and especially Karachi, as about 5-6 shia men have already been Target Killed including 2 Doctors , and about 4 Shia Localities have also been attacked by the terrorists of Sipah e Sahaba, as they are trying to re surface , with other names like ASWJ (Ahle Sunnat Wal Jammat ) and other names , as Karachi was lately calm , and no such incidents were taking Place, as both the Major Partner in the Government of Sindh , codemn terrorism , and want to create Harmony between different sects and religions of the Residents of Sindh and especially Karachi, But the Terrorist groups like SSP , TTP , and Lashkar e Jhangve who have lost ground , and Public Support are again trying to destabilize the Sectarian harmony , which was coming back to the masses , as the Public have also come to know of the nefarious designs of these Organisations who are not only working against Pakistan , but also working for the interests of there Zionist Masters whether it be Americans or Israeli’s , which have even tarnished the image of Islam around the world , due to there evil doings , under the umberalla of Islam.

The Government should take some serious actions against these miscreants and terrorists ,as they want to disintegrate Pakistan, and to defame Islam upto the limit that even Muslims should be ashamed of revealing there Identity. It is there ulterior motive as they have Been Munafiq upto there roots

As till the filing of this report Police and other Law enforcement have not even aprehended even a single Killer of the Shia Men, which have embraced Shahadat in these recent Target Killing , or the attacks on Imam bargahs, which is a very tragic situation , as these terrorist are still roaming free , which may cause more damage to the society as well as our Beloved Pakistan.And as even if they are caught the cases against them which are filed by Police a number of  times , are being made with certain loophooles , so at times they are given the benefit of doubt by the Justice System of Pakistan. and are set free. To Kill and destroy more Humanity.

As the Ulterior Motives of these Terrorists  include the DisIntigration of Pakistan. JNN

Taliban execute 7 year Old as spy

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Taliban militants publicly hanged a 7-year-old boy for spying in the Taliban stronghold of Helmand province, an Afghan official told the Associated Press.

The child was placed on trial by the Islamic extremist group and later found guilty of working for Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s government, the local official said.

Karzai on Thursday condemned the alleged act, calling it a “crime against humanity”.

“A 7-year-old boy cannot be a spy,” said Karzai in published reports. “A 7-year-old boy cannot be anything but a seven-year-old boy, and therefore hanging or shooting to kill a seven-year-old boy … is a crime against humanity.”

New British Prime Minister David Cameron — making his first visit to Afghanistan since being elected last month — joined Karzai in condemning recent attacks, including the hanging.

“It is an absolutely horrific crime,” Cameron said during a news conference in Kabul. “ I think it says more about the Taliban than any book, than any article, than any speech could ever say.

Around the time of the child’s reported execution, insurgents also dragged a Kandahar provincial council member, Amir Mohammad Noorzai, from his house and fatally shot him, said local government spokesman Zalmai Ayoubi.

In the past, militants have carried out similar killings of those accused of spying, said Dawoud Ahmadi, the provincial governor’s spokesman.

Three years ago, a 70-year-old woman and a child in the Musa Qala district of the province were executed following similar allegations.

There has been spike in bloodshed in recent weeks for foreign troops in Afghanistan, and the latest NATO death — an American killed Thursday by a roadside bomb, the U.S. military said — was the 30th this month for the alliance, and the 20th for the United States, according to a count by The Associated Press.

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama will discuss specific projects to improve the plight of the people of Gaza Wednesday as he welcomes Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to the White House, officials said.

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Abbas will meet Obama in the Oval Office with already volatile Middle East politics roiled by the aftermath of the May 31 Israeli commando raid on a flotilla of boats seeking to beat the Gaza blockade.

The Palestinian leader arrived in Washington on Tuesday, directly from Turkey, which fiercely condemned the raid that killed nine Turkish activists.

He has called on Obama to make “bold” decisions to jump start peace moves in the Middle East.

The United States has joined other foreign governments and the United Nations in calling for an inquiry into the raid with an international component, saying it was key to any investigation’s credibility.

But Israel has declined any international probe into the affair, a topic likely to feature in Obama’s talks with Abbas.

A US official said Obama and Abbas would “discuss steps to improve life for the people of Gaza, including US support for specific projects to promote economic development and greater quality of life.”

Obama also wants to discuss a “long-term strategy for progress that we will advance through consultations” with the Palestinians, Israelis, Egyptians and other partners, the official added on condition of anonymity.

The pair will also cover how to forge progress in proximity talks between Israel and the Palestinians mediated by US envoy George Mitchell, despite the fallout from the Gaza raid.

“We look forward to engaging with President Abbas to move the process forward so that we can get to direct talks to address all the final status issues,” the official said.

Obama will also renew his call on Israelis and Palestinians to “ensure that neither side take provocative steps that could stand in the way of progress,” according to the official.

Abbas will meet with Obama in the Oval Office a week after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled his own White House trip to deal with the fallout from the Gaza crisis.

Abbas set a clear rhetorical framework last week for his long-awaited summit with the US president.

“My message to Obama during our meeting in Washington next week will be that we need bold decisions to change the face of the region,” he said at an investment conference in the West Bank.

The Palestinian leader is also scheduled to meet with US lawmakers and National Security Adviser James Jones.

Ayatollah Khamenei thanks the nation

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Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei thanked the Iranian people for their massive presence in the ceremonies last week in commemoration of the demise anniversary of Imam Khomeini, the founder of Islamic Republic.
Speaking to members of parliament Tuesday, Ayatollah Khamenei said the massive presence was against the expectations of the opponents and enemies of the Islamic Republic and the people showed they are profoundly interested in Imam Khomeini and his thoughts.
The Islamic Revolution Leader called Imam Khomeini a manifestation of revolution and religion as well as the aspirations promoted by the late personality himself.
“The massive presence 21 years after the demise of Imam Khomeini shows people hold respect for the aspirations of the revered Imam,” the IR Leader added.
Ayatollah Khamenei described the Iranian nation as faithful, adding that the self-confident nation would not stop in its move towards perfection and salvation.
Ayatollah Khamenei then said the world was currently experiencing a sensitive situation whose outcome would affect the next generations, therefore the members of parliament must meticulously watch over the developments and play an active role in this regard.
The IR Leader said the Palestinian issue has undergone unprecedented developments, pointing to a change of equations in the region. “In the global scene too the developments show that the international status of America and certain European countries has weakened and that greater developments are on the way,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.
Ayatollah Khamenei said the current situation has been a rarity since thirty years ago, adding that all state bodies must act in harmony with each other so that they can play an effective and favorable role in advancing the country.
The IR Leader said the parliamentarians must both consider the revolutionary aspirations and the existing realities in their legislative debates, adding that the road to aspirations must be drawn up according to the realities.
Ayatollah Khamenei then urged the parliamentarians to exercise a cordial cooperation with the government, adding that the scope of obligations of both bodies have been determined in the Constitution.
Ayatollah Khamenei noted that there is a way between ratification of an issue and getting that ratification implemented, adding that the Majlis must act objectively in its decision makings.
In the same regard, the IR Leader said it was not helpful to modify a Cabinet-submitted bill to the extent it no longer matches the capacities and facilities available to the executive body.
Ayatollah Khamenei also highlighted the role of expert commissions in legislation works as well as the supervisory role of the parliament over state bodies.
The IR Leader then touched on fifth national development plan and urged the parliamentarians to provide ratifications which supplement the draft plan rather than transforming the whole bill.
Ayatollah Khamenei concluded his remarks by urging the members of parliament to grab the opportunity in serving the public.
Early in the meeting, Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani delivered a report on the performance of the eighth parliament in the past two years.

Russia wants UN to discuss Israeli attack on Freedom Flotilla

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Russian premier Vladimir Putin has said that his country wants the UN to investigate the Israeli military attack on the Freedom Flotilla in the international waters while heading with a humanitarian cargo to Gaza Strip.

Putin on Tuesday lashed out at Israel for its attack on the peaceful aid convoy that led to the killing of nine Turks and the injury of tens others, expressing concern that the attack was in international waters.

Addressing a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Recep Erdogan on the sidelines of a security summit, Putin said that Moscow would raise the issue at the UN, adding that he discussed the issue in detail with Endogen.

Turkey wants an independent investigation committee under UN supervision to probe the attack. However, Israel is rejecting the proposal.

Erdogan reached UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon over the telephone on Sunday on the same matter as the UN human rights council adopted a decision almost a week ago supporting the formation of an international investigation committee.

Meanwhile, Palestinian justice minister in Gaza Mohammed Al-Ghoul reached his Turkish counterpart over the telephone on Tuesday and offered assistance in prosecuting the Israeli occupation authority for its bloody attack on the flotilla and the solidarity activists, the majority of whom were Turks.

Ghoul offered condolences over the death of nine Turks in the IOF attack, and at the same time lauded the Turkish government and people for their support for the Palestine cause.

Lebanese PM meets eyyed Hassan Nasrallah

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Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri has met with Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah for the second time in less than a year.

The Lebanese premier’s office said in a Tuesday statement that Hariri conferred with Nasrallah about the latest domestic, regional and international developments.

The meeting, which was held in Beirut’s southern suburbs, was the second gathering of the two officials since Hariri became Lebanon’s prime minister in 2009.

The talks came after Hariri held meetings with US President Barack Obama and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in May.

Hariri is scheduled to travel to Cairo later on Tuesday, where he is set to meet top Egyptian officials. He is also expected to travel to Istanbul for talks with Turkish officials on Thursday.

The visit by the Lebanese premier to Turkey would come after the country lost several activists in a brutal attack by Israeli forces against the Gaza Freedom Flotilla aid convoy on May 31.

Nat’l Quran Contest Held in Zimbabwe

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The contest was held in the two categories of Quran memorization and recitation, with a number of diplomats from Islamic countries, scholars and thinkers and Iranian residents attending the event.

The contest began with the welcome talk of Asadi Movahed, Iran Cultural Attaché in Zimbabwe, followed by a speech by Sheikh Hassan, Egyptian Quran master and referee of the contest, about the need for the youth to follow Quranic instructions.

After the first stage which was held in the category of Quran recitation among 15 participants, Sheikh Ismaeel Doa, deputy of Zimbabwe’s Supreme Muslim Council, gave a speech about the important role of praying and following religious instructions in life.

The contest was then resumed in the category of Quran memorization.

A comprehensive report about Iran’s Quranic activities was given at the end by Asadi Movahed.

The first three winners of each category were later introduced and awarded. The top winners in each group have qualified for the Islamic Republic of Iran’s international Quran contests to be held in Tehran.

Fire ravages in Old Dhaka, taking lives and destroying many Shia homes – Bangladesh

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On 3 June 2010 at about 9:00 pm, a devastating fire broke out in the town of Nimtali Nawab Katra in Old Dhaka, about half a kilometre from the Hossaini Dalan Imambargha. This is the first time where a fire of this magnitude has occurred in the town, claiming over 115 lives and injuring 151 residents.

The World Federation of Khoja Shia Muslim Communites’ (KSIMC) partnering agency in Bangladesh reported:  ‘Shia Muslims were attending a programme when a sudden blast from the electric transformer engulfed the four story building, a nearby plastic factory, a bakery and many tin shed houses in fire. These structures were burned to ashes within 3 to 4 minutes. Most of the Momineen were trapped inside the four story building which burned to the ground. We received 10 dead bodies and many are still missing and others were rushed to hospital. The bodies were buried today at the Hossaini Dalan Graveyard.’

Dhaka’s district commissioner informed the press that most of the dead were women and children.

The World Federation of KSIMC is deeply saddened by this disaster and offers its heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in the fire. We pray for the full and quick recovery of all those who were injured.

PLEASE DONATE:  BANGLADESH FIRE FUND
At this time, The World Federation has opened the BANGLADESH FIRE FUND and is urging community members from around the world to donate to this appeal. Contributions to this fund will be sent to Bangladesh to help the deserving victims of the fire – many of whom are living below the local poverty line.

Shan-E-Abbas Hassam, the Deputy Secretary General emphasised The World Federation’s commitment to the Shias in Bangaldesh:  ‘The World Federation’s workings in Bangladesh began with the vision and drive of Marhum Mulla Saheb who set up agencies there with whom we are still working with today. They really need our help and this fire has only exacerbated local poverty. It is our duty to help them and The World Federation will be accepting Sadat and Non Sadat funds which are needed urgently to help the families of those who have passed away and to assist in medical and other humanitarian needs. A full report will be placed on the website which will detail the assistance given.’

“Islam and Society” seminar held in Turkey

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ccording to Medya 73, the event was held with the aim of discussing on the relationship between Islam and society.

Islamic tenets, a sound society from the perspective of the great Prophet (PBUH) and the great Muslim figures, and the criteria of a sound Society were among the themes discussed in the seminar.

Mardin University professor, Kadir Yildrim, was among those who addressed the event, Rohama reported.

He condemned the recent deadly Israeli raid on the flotilla of ships carrying aid to Gaza and stressed support for the besieged people of Gaza.

In his speech, Kadir Yildrim also noted that Islam is the only religion that gives importance to the leading role of spiritual values in societies.

Imam Khamenei: Sensitive situation of the world would affect the next generations + PIC

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Speaking to members of parliament Tuesday, Ayatollah Khamenei said the massive presence was against the expectations of the opponents and enemies of the Islamic Republic and the people showed they are profoundly interested in Imam Khomeini and his thoughts.

The Islamic Revolution Leader called Imam Khomeini a manifestation of revolution and religion as well as the aspirations promoted by the late personality himself.

“The massive presence 21 years after the demise of Imam Khomeini shows people hold respect for the aspirations of the revered Imam,” the IR Leader added.

Imam Khamenei described the Iranian nation as faithful, adding that the self-confident nation would not stop in its move towards perfection and salvation.

Ayatollah Khamenei then said the world was currently experiencing a sensitive situation whose outcome would affect the next generations, therefore the members of parliament must meticulously watch over the developments and play an active role in this regard.

The IR Leader said the Palestinian issue has undergone unprecedented developments, pointing to a change of equations in the region. “In the global scene too the developments show that the international status of America and certain European countries has weakened and that greater developments are on the way,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.

Imam Khamenei said the current situation has been a rarity since thirty years ago, adding that all state bodies must act in harmony with each other so that they can play an effective and favorable role in advancing the country.

The IR Leader said the parliamentarians must both consider the revolutionary aspirations and the existing realities in their legislative debates, adding that the road to aspirations must be drawn up according to the realities.

Imam Khamenei then urged the parliamentarians to exercise a cordial cooperation with the government, adding that the scope of obligations of both bodies have been determined in the Constitution.

Imam Khamenei noted that there is a way between ratification of an issue and getting that ratification implemented, adding that the Majlis must act objectively in its decision makings.

In the same regard, the IR Leader said it was not helpful to modify a Cabinet-submitted bill to the extent it no longer matches the capacities and facilities available to the executive body.

Imam Khamenei also highlighted the role of expert commissions in legislation works as well as the supervisory role of the parliament over state bodies.

The IR Leader then touched on fifth national development plan and urged the parliamentarians to provide ratifications which supplement the draft plan rather than transforming the whole bill.

Imam Khamenei concluded his remarks by urging the members of parliament to grab the opportunity in serving the public.

Early in the meeting, Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani delivered a report on the performance of the eighth parliament in the past two years.

Jewish and Arab sympathizers plan to send aid to Gaza

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The organization of “Jews for a Just Peace in the Middle East” in Europe and “Jews for Justice for Palestinians” in Britain have announced their intention to send a ship loaded with aid to the Gaza Strip in an effort to break the Israeli siege imposed on the enclave. The aid vessel is expected to set sail in the second half of July.

According to organizers, the ship will carry gifts from schoolchildren in Europe, in addition to medicine and medical equipment.  The ship will also be covered by television stations worldwide. Organizers said that the main objective of the ship is to “break the siege on Gaza.  This collective punishment on the civilian population is unlawful.”

Lutz Edith, one of the organizers of the ship, said, “Israel has shown the world its brutality and heinousness when it attacked the Freedom Flotilla.”

Another aid convoy from Algeria will set out on Wednesday towards Gaza, after the Guidance and Reform Society, which organized the convoy, obtained a license from the Egyptian embassy in Algeria, which also approved of granting visas to the delegation accompanying the convoy, after a wait of nearly one week.

The embassy delayed in granting the license requiring the organizers to provide correspondence from the Algerian Foreign Ministry.  Organizers made it clear to the embassy that their work is independent of official authorities, and after a long wait, the embassy finally approved. The delegation, which consists of 13 members, including journalists, businessmen and politicians, will travel tomorrow after following procedures for obtaining a license to cross to Gaza when it reaches Cairo.

9,795 British prisoners converted to Islam

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Britain’s Chief Inspector of Prisons Dame Anne Owers says that the number of inmates converting to Islam has grown from 2,513 in 1994 to 9,795 in 2008.

In her report dubbed Muslim Prisoners’ Experiences published Tuesday, Dame Anne said fewer than 1 in 100 Muslim inmates have been convicted of terrorism.

According to the report, “Many Muslim prisoners stressed the positive and rehabilitative role that Islam played in their lives, and the calm that religious observance could induce in a stressed prison environment. This was in marked contrast to the suspicion that religious observance, and particularly conversion or reversion, tended to produce among staff.”

The report said that prisoners learn about the faith from other inmates or their family and do convert to obtain support and protection of a group with powerful identity.

It quotes a prisoner as saying “I’ve got loads of close brothers here. They share with you, we look out for each other.”

This comes as figures show three out of four Muslims in high-security prisons say they are worried about their own safety in relation with staff.

Dame Anne’s study was based on 85 jail inspection reports and in-depth interviews with 164 Muslim prisoners in eight jails.

Mohammad Rasool Allah Mosque construction work started in iranshahr

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On the occasion of birth of anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (sa) construction work of Mohammad Rasool Allah (Peace be upon him and his descendents) Mosque’s construction work started on June 2, 2010 in Iranshahr district through a ceremony attended by the district Friday Prayer Leader Hujjat al Islam wa al Muslimeen Abd Allahi and other cultural officials of Iranshahr.

According to the report addressing the ceremony Hujjat al Islam Abd Allahi, Iranshahr Friday Prayer Leader illustrated heavenly reward of endowing land for mosque and constructing a holy place for Muslims in order to worship at. He thanked those who did their best for the purpose.

It is worth mentioning that the ceremony held to start construction work of holy place where religious virtues and Holy Quran teachings would be preached.

Genocide of Shia Muslims continue in Pakistan, Shahzad Raza martyrs

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Terrorists of outlawed Sipah-e-Sahaba (Nasbi’s) on Wednesday martyred another Shia man Shahzad Raza at Bahadurabad Karachi.

according to Jafaria news,Shia man Syed Shahzad Raza son of Syed Tahir Hussain was shot at and wounded near at Bahadurabad Area, when he was coming to his Job-place.It is pertaining to mention here that Shaheed Shahzad Raza was the brother of Shaheed Asif Raza, who was also martyred by the Nasabi terrorists on June 1st at Nazimabad Enquiry Office.Eye Witnesses said that Shahzad Raza was coming at his work place to open the Shop of Dry Fruit, when he was targeted by armed motorcyclists. “He received three bullets  in the head,” said Police official. .Funeral prayer of Shaheed Shahzad Raza will be offered at Khairul Amal Mosque Saddat Colony after Maghrib prayer on Wednesday and buried at Wadiya Hussain Graveyard. The deceased was the father of three children.The mayhem continues of the Notorious Gang fuelling the hatred among the sectarian rivals, targeting innocent bystanders and intellectuals; in particular of the Shiite community.Government officials remain allay and no statement has been issued as yet. This whole year, since the heartrending incidences of Ashura and Arba’een our community lives on false pretence; an environment where security is never compromised. After the incidents of Ashura and Arbaeen more than Seven Shia Muslims were martyred by the outlawed Nasabis terrorists of Sipah-e-Sahaba with in a month of May and June 2010 but the Government has completely failed to arrest the terrorists involved in the genocide of Shia Muslims in Pakistan.

The world's first electronic carpet for prayer

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Thanks to an electronic device the carpet will allow the faithful to know the exact number of motions (Sajda) and other related fulfilments (Raka’) of prayer rites.

This first carpet, which has already been granted the positive opinion of Sheikh Osman the Mufti of the Republic, will be followed by more, with infrared devices: “One for those who cannot kneel and another for Imams in mosques.”

The invention was made by Tunisia’s Hamadhi Labiedh, who registered it with the National Institute of Normalization and Industrial Property in November of 2008.

According to the company that manufacture the carpet is working to produce a wide variety of this “Raka’ Calculator” by patents, including a custom carpet for Imams and other infrared addressed to all those who can not remember the current Sajda to a variety of reasons, so the numbers Raka’ and Sajda with be shown when the prayer do each Sajda.

According to the inventor these carpets can be easily carried and be washed after extraction of the chip installed in it.

The carpet will also be sold through mass distribution stores at a price of 48 dinars (approximately 24.7 euro).

Israel fails to assassinate Seyyed Hassan Nasarullah

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Hezbullah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrullah stands as an indestructible intimidation; unshakable to the Zionist state Israel, though the Zionist regime in its war crimes and terrorist’s activities has martyred many of Hezbullah and Hamas leaders’.                                                                                              According to Abna.ir Ahlul Bayt News Agency & Lebanon’s website “Al-Nashra” wrote on behalf of a Russian sources, Israeli notorious terrorists agency Mossad has tried many a times to deduce the surrounding of Hezbullah’s Leader – Seyyed Hassan Nasrullah, to the extent that these terrorist emissaries came close to his whereabouts twice. But Hezbullah’s tactical defense impaired their heinous act and ruined their plans.According to the website, the Zionist leaders have confessed that they have failed number of times to assassinate the Secretary General of Lebanese Hezbullah. Al-Nashra, on account of Kuwaiti newspaper “Al-Jareeda” elaborated; recently Zionist State instructed its puppets in Beirut region Zahia to assassinate Hezbullah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasarullah but their conspiracy to assassinate Hezbullah leader was once against failed.Al-Nashra further writes that when Syed Hasan Nasrullah went to meet Syrian President Basharul Asad and Iranian President Mahmood Ahmedi Nijad in Syria for the second time, the Zionist State had intelligence of it. But the Seyyed Hassan with his high traits, faculty and valor defied the Zionists tactics and this attack of the illicit Zionist Government went in vain like any other.                                                                                                                                   In any case, Seyyed Hasan Nasrullah has become an inaccessible desire for Zionist state Israel, letting them eat dust, despite the fact that Israel has martyred many leaders of Hamas, Jejad-e-Islami and Hezbullah.

Leader: Region on the Brink of Crucial Changes

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, termed events in the Middle East, especially those concerning the chronic issue of the Zionist-usurped land of Palestine, as a sign of positive developments in the region.

In a meeting today with the Majlis Speaker, Deputy Speakers and several lawmakers, he presented a comprehensive analysis of the changing critical conditions in the world, and stated that all these cases are a sign of probable changes in the region.

The Leader of Islamic Revolution said great changes are taking place at the international level concerning the United States and some European countries and their influence.

He referred to the Iranian nation’s unity and awareness and its unique devotion to the ideals of the Father of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace), and appreciated the unprecedented presence of people in the ceremony marking the 21st anniversary of the passing away of the beloved leader.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Ayatollah Khamenei termed amiable cooperation between the Executive and Legislative Branches of the Iranian government as necessary.

He stressed that cooperation should yield results, since it is not acceptable that both sides claim they have done all the works, and it is for the other side to take the steps.

The Leader made it clear that no notion of defiance on the part of the Legislature should be shown towards the Executive, and there should be no reasons for delaying of work at the Majlis.

He also stressed that the Executive should act according to the laws and the Legislature should make sure in this regard.

Costs of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars

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English Radio correspondent Mehdi Geramifard has interviewed Beau Grosscup, professor of international relations at California State University in Chico and author of the book: “Strategic Terror, the Politics and Ethics of Arial Bombardment.” The interview deals with costs of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars by the US administration which has passed 1 trillion dollars for the American taxpayers.

Crisis of the American Occupation of Iraq Monday, June 07, 2010

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The confirmation of the results of Iraqi parliamentary elections and the continuation of talks to form new government in the country were among important news regarding Iraq during the past week.

Iraqi Premier Nouri Maliki early last week went to the holy city of Najaf and met and discussed with the most senior religious authority of Iraq Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Sistani about the country’s domestic situation. The meeting was carried out in a situation where the Al-Iraqiya Coalition led by Ayad Allawi once again called for the foreign meddling in Iraqi domestic affairs.

A meeting with Maliki, the head of Supreme Iraqi Islamic Assembly Ammar Hakim and former premier Ibrahim Jafari was another event that attracted the attention of the media.

Maliki’s trip to Kurdistan shows the serious move by the State of Law Coalition for getting the viewpoints of Kurds and Shiites closer for forming the new government.

The sending of the first Iraqi ambassador to Kuwait after twenty years represents Baghdad’s determination for removing the differences.

The increase of terrorist attacks in Iraq following the release of several terrorists in US-controlled prisons without the agreement of Baghdad government discloses the US role in the recent violence in Iraq.

Iraqi Premier Nouri Maliki early last week met and discussed with Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Sistani in the holy city of Najaf. The meeting was carried out while the head of Al-Iraqiya List Ayad Allawi a few days earlier in a meeting with Ayatollah Sistani had asked him to back the formation of the government by the Coalition. But Ayatollah Sistani had refused to do so. Many political observers believe that in view of the status of religious authority in Iraqi social life, the victorious groups in the elections are seeking to take advantage of the role of Ulema and religious authorities for resolving the political standoff in Iraq. Although Ayatollah Sistani has not so far supported any political group, he has stressed that the new government should be formed as soon as possible. At the same time, the Iraqi National Alliance has also reminded that the country should go out of the current standoff quickly.

The head of State of Law Coalition Nouri Maliki, the head of the Iraqi Suprme Islamic Assembly Ammar Hakim and the head of National Reformation Ibrahim Jafar last week met and discussed with eachother in Baghdad. Finding a solution to break the existing standoff in the talks concerning formation of the government was the main motivation of holding a meeting between the three officials. At present, Nouri Maleki, Ibrahim Jafari and Adel Abodlmahdi are among the choices of the Shiite coalitions for assuming the premier post. After the confirmation of the parliamentary elections results, the formation of government is the most urgent priority. Thus, the biggest parliamentary faction should immediately introduce the candidate for premier post. In view of this fact, it seems that the victorious coalitions in the lections will have busy days ahead.

As Mohamamd Hussien Bahrol-Ulum arrived in Kuwait as the first Iraqi ambassador after twenty years, Baghdad-Kuwait ties entered a new phase. The ties between Kuwait and Iraq came to halt when Iraq attacked Kuwait in 1990s. The event has had adverse impacts on the type of relations between the two countries insofar as despite the collapse of Saddam’s regime, there is still unfavorable atmosphere in the two countries’ ties. It seems that Iraq is going to take a high step in normalizing relations with Kuwait by sending its ambassador to the country. Assuring Kuwait that Iraq is no longer a threat to the country was another reason for sending Bahrol-Ulum as the first Iraqi ambassador to Kuwait after twenty years. However there are still some issues that can overshadow relations between Iraq and Kuwait. The debate over Kuwaiti debts from Iraq due to Iraq war against the country and the issue of the fate of Kuwaiti captives and the war missing are among the current problems between Iraq and Kuwait that should be solved.

The disclosure of the relation between the releasing of terrorists detained in the US-controlled jails with the recent insecurities in Iraq has left no doubt that the United States is behind the instability in Iraq. The spokesman for Baghdad Operation Headquarters Qassem Atta has said that 86 terrorists have been arrested during the past two months who have been kept in the US-controlled Buka prisons. The United States without informing Iraqi forces and intelligence agencies has released a large number of them. These terrorists most of whom have been Al-Qaeda members have been placed at the commanding level after release. Evidence shows that these terrorists were involved in the recent operations in different Iraqi cities. What is important is that the released terrorists have been trained in the US-controlled prisons. All of this shows that the US circles have relations with Al-Qaeda.

Although the Washington officials claim that they are fighting with terrorism and Al-Qaeda in Iraq, there are numerous documents and evidence showing that the US circles are financing and arming terrorist groups in Iraq.

Israeli Commander: If Erdogan Sails to Gaza, We Will Sink Him!

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One week after the Israeli crime against a Gaza-bound Turkish ship, which left nine people martyred, the Israeli-Turkish relations seem to become worse amid mutual threats.

While Turkey was threatening to re-consider its ties with the Zionist entity, Israel, “provoked” by the Turkish statements, “violated” its decision to calm down.

Thus, a report about the intention of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to travel to Gaza aboard a Turkish navy vessel accompanying a new attempt by protest boats to break Israel’s maritime blockade was enough to drive Israeli officials crazy.

In this context, an Israeli occupation commander said Monday Israel would view an attempt by Erdogan to sail to Gaza as an act of war.

“If he comes here with Turkish warships there can be no doubt that it would amount to a declaration of war,” Major-Genral Uzi Dayan told Army Radio. “We need to draw a clear line and say that whoever crosses it will not be boarded but sunk.”

But another top defense official, Amos Gilad, who heads the defense ministry’s policy unit, urged colleagues to tone down their denouncements of Erdogan rather than exacerbate the crisis with Turkey. “Precisely because there is a crisis, we need to act with judgment and avoid calling a democratically elected leader a terrorist,” Gilad said.

Meanwhile, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said the normalization of Turkish-Israeli relations – severely strained after the deadly raid – would depend upon Tel Aviv’s acceptance of an international inquiry into the event. “If Israel gives the green light to the formation of an international committee and is ready to answer questions of the committee, Turkish-Israeli relations will have a different course. Otherwise, Turkish-Israeli relations cannot be normalized,” Davutoglu told a press conference in Istanbul. “If Israel thinks it has protected its national interests and rights, it should declare that it accepts formation of an international committee. Otherwise, it means that they are hiding some facts,” he added, speaking on the sidelines of a summit of a 20-member Eurasian security group, where Turkey was seeking to condemn Israel.

Israel has rejected the United Nations proposal, which would see a joint investigative committee comprising Washington, Ankara and Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his cabinet late Sunday to discuss the offer, but has made it clear that Israel prefers to conduct an internal probe.

the Holy Month of Ramadan to start on August 11, Kuwaiti astronomer says

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A Kuwaiti astronomer said the first day of Ramadan would fall on August 11 and that Muslims should get ready to fast up to 15 hours.

“The first day will be August 11 and the last day should be September 9,” Dr Salah Al Ajuri said.

“Although it is still too early to talk about Ramadan, many people want to know more about its start and finish so that that they can plan their trips and holidays abroad,” the astronomer said, quoted by Kuwait News Agency.

Muslims abstain from food, drink, smoking and sexual activities from sunrise until sunset during their most sacred month which, based on the lunar calendar, is 11 to 12 days shorter than the solar year.

“All the fasting days will be during the hot days of the summer, so Muslims should get ready for it. They will fast 15 hours on the first day and 14 hours on the last day,” Al Ajuri said.

Humidity will reach high levels during the Eid days, celebrated to mark the end of the holy month, he said.

Some scholars insist on the naked-eye sighting of the new moon to start or end the month, while others rely on astronomical calculations.