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2 Ezidi mass graves uncovered in northern Iraq: Mayor

Iraqi forces on Saturday uncovered two mass graves in northern Iraq, according to a local Iraqi official. “The two graves contain the remains of 90 victims, most of them were Ezidis,” Mohamed Khalil, the mayor of Sinjar city, told Anadolu Agency. Though the mayor did not say...

Palestinian who lost legs in 2008 clash dies in Gaza protest

Since Ibrahim Abu Thurayeh lost his legs in an Israeli attack a decade ago, he and his wheelchair have been a regular feature at protests along Gaza's border with Israel. On Friday, he became one of four Palestinians to be killed in a day of protest against a US decision to move its...

4 Palestinians martyred, scores hurt in Friday clashes

Four Palestinians were martyred and scores more injured in clashes that erupted Friday in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza Strip. In a statement, the Palestinian Health Ministry said Mohammed Amin Akel, 22, succumbed to injuries after having been shot multiple times by Israeli...