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Iraqi army continues mop-up operation in Ramadi

Sunday, 03 January 2016 1:33 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 03 January 2016 1:33 PM ]

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1. The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei slams the execution of Saudi Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr as a political mistake. The leader noted that Riyadh should await divine retribution for the crime. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has also denounced the move as anti-Islamic and anti-human.

2. Iraqi top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has also condemned the execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr. Ayatollah Sistani described the killing as unjust aggression. Iraq’s political leadership has already condemned the act, saying it was intended to fuel the Shia-Sunni strife and set the region on fire.

3. Iran rejects reports that Saudi Arabia has expelled its ambassador to Riyadh. An informed source at the Foreign Ministry has called the reports false and fabricated. On Saturday, the two countries summoned each other’s envoys in a fresh diplomatic tension sparked by the execution of Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr.

4. Reports say 14,000 Israelis forced their way into the al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied Jerusalem al-Quds in 2015. Over 12,000 of them were reportedly extremist settlers. Palestinian sources say the settlers were usually escorted by soldiers during their visits, which triggered clashes between Palestinian worshippers and Israeli forces.

5. Multiple explosions at a military base outside the Iraqi city of Tikrit have killed at least 15 security forces. Sources say two bombers detonated their vehicle-borne explosives at the gate of Camp Speicher. Three others blew themselves up after entering the base. Daesh has claimed responsibly for the bombings.

6. The Iraqi army continues operations to push Daesh terrorists out of Ramadi. They took control of the capital of Anbar province a week ago and are now fighting to fully liberate it. Government troops have tightened the noose around the terrorists and captured dozens who were trying to flee Ramadi.

7. Hundreds of protesters have rallied in the German capital Berlin against Turkey's treatment of the Kurdish community. They expressed solidarity with the Kurdish minority in Turkey and condemned President Rejeb Tayyip Erdogan for his policies towards them.

8. An Indian soldier has been injured in an explosion at an air force base in the western Punjab province. Gunshots were reportedly heard following the blast early on Sunday. Security officials say the incident occurred during a combing operation. The base was also attacked by four gunmen on Saturday.

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