Massive processions underway in Karbala as millions mark Arba’een

Huge processions are underway in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala as millions of mourners commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the globe gather in Karbala

Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

Ayatollah Sistani urges security forces, protesters to avoid violence

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the top Shia cleric of Iraq, has urged security forces and protesters to avoid violence, expressing sorrow over some sporadic unrest that has led to several casualties.

Hundreds of Palestinian minors incarcerated in Israeli jails

A Palestinian non-governmental and civil organization said earlier this year the Tel Aviv regime is keeping 350 Palestinian minors behind bars in prisons and detention facilities across the occupied territories.

Israeli regime forces kill dozens of Palestinian kids each year

In pictures: Nigerian police fire at top cleric’s supporters

Nigerian police have once again used live bullets and tear gas canisters to disperse Muslim demonstrators calling for the speedy release of the country’s top cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky, whose health condition has been deteriorating.

Iran warns UK about ‘consequences’ of oil tanker seizure

President Hassan Rouhani warns the UK about the “consequences” of its recent seizure of an Iranian supertanker.

Watch: Leader's speech at Imam Khomeini’s 30th passing anniversary

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says opponents have made many desperate efforts made over the past decades to fade Imam’s goals, but the fact is that Imam’s attractions have been increased.