Supporters of ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte have protested his stunning arrest in March for a crimes against humanity charge. But social media footage purportedly showing a giant rally for ...

Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic ... They set out for the city of Kufa in present-day Iraq, responding to calls for support from its inhabitants. However, upon reaching Karbala, Imam ...

The post's caption indicates it shows the flag changing ceremony in Iraq's central Karbala city to mark the beginning of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. Millions of Shiite ...

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Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...