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Saudi-led strike kills 29 at Yemen market

Sanaa - Muslimchronicle

A Saudi-led coalition air strike killed 29 people at a crowded marketplace in the heartland of the Iran-backed Shiite Huthi rebels in northern Yemen on Wednesday, Huthi health authorities said. The coalition, which has faced repeated international criticism over civilian casualties, said it was investigating the reports without claiming responsibility for the attack in Saada governorate. Residents at the sceneRead more

Brazil Congress rejects corruption trial for Temer

Brasília - Muslimchronicle

Brazil's Congress rejected corruption charges against President Michel Temer on Wednesday, meaning he will not have to face trial and is free to pursue austerity reforms in Latin America's biggest economy. The vote in the lower house threw out the charges just an hour after Temer, 77, was discharged from hospital where he was rushed earlier with urological problems. Source:AFPRead more

32 killed, over 200 wounded in attack on Afghan police: official

Khost - Muslimchronicle

The death toll in a suicide and gun attack on police in southeast Afghanistan has risen to 32 with more than 200 wounded, an official said, in the latest deadly violence to hit the country. "The hospital is overwhelmed and we call on people to donate blood," said Shir Mohammad Karimi, deputy health director in Gardez, the capital of PaktiaRead more

Fifteen dead, over 40 wounded in Afghan police centre attack: hospital

Khost - Muslimchronicle

A suicide and gun attack on a police training centre in southeast Afghanistan on Tuesday has killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 40, a hospital official said. The victims include "women, students and police", Hedayatullah Hamidi, public health director in Gardez, the capital of Paktia province, told AFP. Source:AFPRead more

Death toll in Somalia bombing jumps: medical workers

Somalia - Muslimchronicle

At least 300 people were killed by twin bomb explosions in the heart of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, doctors said on Monday, confirming the deadliest attacks since an Islamist insurgency began in 2007. “We have confirmed 300 people died in the blast. The death toll will still be higher because some people are still missing,” Abdikadir Abdirahman, the director of AminRead more

Indonesian goalkeeper dies after mid-game collision

Indonesia - Muslimchronicle

Indonesian football was in mourning on Monday after celebrated goalkeeper Choirul Huda died following an on-pitch collision with a team-mate. Huda, 38, a long-time regular for his hometown club Persela in East Java, collapsed just before half-time after Sunday's accidental clash with Brazilian midfielder Ramon Rodrigues. Video footage showed the father of two clutching his chest in pain before heRead more

Toxic kitchen fumes sicken 15 in EU summit building

Brussels - Muslimchronicle

Fifteen people were taken ill due to noxious fumes in the kitchens of the EU’s new Europa building in Brussels, where leaders of the bloc are due to hold a summit next week, emergency services said. Ambulances were seen outside the 321-million-euro headquarters of the European Council, dubbed the “Space Egg” because of its futuristic oval interior shape, and fiveRead more

Multan Tigers, ICAD, Butt Sports triumph in JCA Summer League

Jeddah - Muslimchronicle

ICAD and Multan Tigers beat Rawalpindi Stars and Saudi German Hospital by 8 wickets and 4 runs respectively while Hyderabad Sharks dominated in chasing down Peeran XI with a target of 130 for no loss in 6 overs in the second week matches of JCA Summer League. In other matches, Butt Sports, Naseem Al-Zahra and Banswada Ball Burners continued theirRead more

Vatican prosecutors seek 3 years jail for ex-hospital boss

Vatican City - Muslimchronicle

Vatican prosecutors on Monday demanded a three-year jail sentence for the former president of the Vatican’s children’s hospital, who is charged with embezzlement for using donations to renovate a cardinal’s apartment. The Vatican said in a statement that prosecutors also asked for a finding of not guilty against a second defendant, the hospital’s former treasurer, citing insufficient proof. Verdicts couldRead more

Woman puts out flames with abaya cloak, saves Indian truck driver's life in UAE

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

A quick-thinking woman saved the life of an Indian truck driver in the UAE when she saw him in flames following a horrific road accident, media reports said. Jawaher Saif Al Kumaiti, 22, was driving home after visiting a friend in a hospital when she saw two trucks burst into flames in Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE - andRead more