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17 US missionaries kidnapped by gang members in Haiti

18Oct

By Abdullah2 Comments

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17 US missionaries kidnapped by gang members in Haiti

The kidnapping is said to be carried out by a gang named '400 Mawozo'. As of now, the 17 missionaries which include women and minors are still held hostage by the gang. HAITI - On Saturday, around 17 missionaries from the United States and Canada were reported to be kidnapped in the caribbean country of Haiti. An organization named 'Christian Aid Ministries' was the first to break news about this kidnap. The organization in its statement said, "The group of sixteen US citizens and one Canadian citizen includes five men, seven women, and five children". "We are seeking God's direction for a resolution, and authorities are seeking ways to help," they added. The US state department and the Haiti security forces are in constant contact. As of now, Haiti's security forces have conne...

11Oct

By KinoNo Comments

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7 Wonders of the World

The 7 Wonders of the ancient world have greatest sighs in the world. In 2000 a Swiss foundation launched a campaign to determine the New Seven Wonders of the World. 1. The Great Wall of China The great wall of China has a history of more than 2,000 years. Its history began in the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BC) and was last rebuilt as a defense in the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). The Great Wall is actually a succession of numerous walls, some are parallel to each other. It comprises of approximately 4,000 miles, making it the world's longest manmade structure. In 2009, the State Administration of Cultural Heritage first published data on the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, which measured 8,851 kilometers (5499 miles). The height of the Gr...

Over 1400 dolphins killed in the Faroe Islands

16Sep

By AbdullahNo Comments

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Over 1400 dolphins killed in the Faroe Islands

The mass dolphins killing took place during a traditional whale hunting. It enraged thousands of people and brought the island under international supervision. FAROE ISLANDS, DENMARK - On Sunday 12 September, around 1400 white sided dolphins were killed in the Faroe Islands. Local authorities later reported that this mass killing was a result of the traditional whale hunting festival. The news of this mass dolphin killing soon went out and an international outrage started. Multiple authorities also criticized the event. 'Sea Shepherd' a marine conservative group said that the event is a brutal and badly mishandled massacre. This dolphin killing was also termed by them as the largest single hunt in the territory's history. The Sea Shepherd also gave out details about the even...

13Sep

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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Lockdown in Kashmir, where is humanity?

Almost 600 days of lockdown in Kashmir is an exploitation of human rights and freedom. The silence of the world is enough to know the value of poor people's lives in Kashmir. KASHMIR - Imagine being a hostage in your own house. You cannot claim your own land. You cannot wander in your city freely. One cannot imagine to live in such circumstances. People in Kashmir are under this situation for decades. But situations got worse when Indian Prime Minister Narinder Modi revoked article 37 and implement a massive lockdown in Kashmir. Indian government imposed curfew on 5th August 2019. Heavy army troops got stationed at every exit and entry of Indian Occupied Kashmir. Internet service was terminated and food and medical supplies were restricted. Almost 500 men are abducted from their h...

A revisit to the devastating 9/11 attacks

12Sep

By Abdullah6 Comments

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A revisit to the devastating 9/11 attacks

20 years ago we witnessed the devastating 9/11 attacks. World has been a lot different since then. Here are details about the attacks. On September 11, 2001 exactly 20 years from now took place one of the most catastrophic and unexpected attacks in the history of mankind. The 9/11 attacks included four different plane crashes that took place around different American states and left the country devastated. Every year on the September 11, people come out in remembrance of these attacks. The investigation and trials of the attacks are still going on. The Al Qaeda however is claimed to be the master mind behind these attacks. It as found out that members of the terrorist organization hijacked several of the planes taking away from different US airports. The hijackers then moved onto ...