Iraqis are voting on Sunday in a general election being held several months early under a new law. At least 167 parties and more than 3,200 candidates are competing for 329 seats in parliament, according to the election commission. Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi told reporters as he cast his ballot: ...
The head of the Development Department at Imam Abbas (P) Holy Shrine . Muhammad Hassan, announced that 17 million Muslim pilgrims participated in the mourning ceremonies commemorating the fortieth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him in Holy Karbala City. Dr. Hasan told Al-Alam News Network that the heavy ...