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Iraq: ISIS media official arrested in Anbar

ANBAR, Aug. 20 (YPA) - Iraqi military intelligence on Friday arrested the media official of the terrorist group Daesh (ISIS) in Anbar province. In a brief statement on Twitter, the security media cell confirmed that Iraqi security services,…

Mass rally in Saada marks Ashura Day

SAADA, Aug. 19 (YPA) - Thousands of Yemeni citizens in Saada province, northern Yemen took streets on Thursday to mark Ashura Day, commemorating the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam of Husayn, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. At the…

Haiti earthquake’s death toll rises to 2,189

SANAA, Aug. 19 (YPA) - The death toll from Saturday’s earthquake in Haiti has risen to 2,189, while More than 12,000 people were injured, according to the Associated Press, citing Haiti's civil protection. Authorities in Haiti earlier…

Two women killed in Indiana shooting

SANAA. Aug. 19 (YPA) - At least two women were killed on Wednesday after a gunman opened fire a central Indiana automotive plant, US authorities said. Clinton County Sheriff's Office reported that the shooting occurred at around 4:15 p.m.,…