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# sunni - Thursday 8 December, 2016
Boris Johnson accuses Saudi Arabia of being a 'puppeteer' in the Middle East's religious wars
Such public criticism of the Sunni power is unprecedented for a British foreign minister.
# sunni - Saturday 31 January, 2015
61 killed in suicide bombing at mosque
Thousands protested in anger after the attack.
# sunni - Sunday 7 September, 2014
US steps up air-strike campaign to target fighters in Iraq's Sunni heartland
The new strikes deepen Washington’s involvement in the conflict and represent a significant escalation for President Barack Obama.
# sunni - Thursday 10 July, 2014
Syrian rebels storm Sunni village, leaving 14 dead
Both State media and the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported the attack.
# sunni - Sunday 29 June, 2014
Opinion: An opponent like ISIS cannot be defeated through standard military action
Conventional military action by America, along the lines of their previous tactics in Iraq, will be ineffective in defeating ISIS.
# sunni - Monday 7 October, 2013
Woman caught planting bomb near Iraqi primary school
The attempted bombing came a day after suicide bombers attacked a primary school and a nearby police station in northern Iraq, killing 18 people, including 10 children.
# sunni - Monday 30 September, 2013
Dozens killed, more than 120 injured in Baghdad car bomb attacks
850 people have been killed in September alone as a result of Iraq violence.
# sunni - Saturday 27 July, 2013
Death toll in Pakistan twin suicide attacks rises to 57
Two bombers walked into crowded market as shoppers bought food to break their fasts at sunset for Ramadan.
# sunni - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
Two bloody days in Iraq: 125 people killed and 270 wounded
The violence began with clashes at a protest site in northern Iraq after security forces moved in.
# sunni - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
Iraqi MP and six others killed in suicide bomb attack
The death of Ayfan Saadun al-Essawi comes just two days after the country’s finance minister escaped an apparent assassination attempt.
# sunni - Monday 1 October, 2012
Bahrain high court upholds verdicts in medics protest trial
The highest court in Bahrain has rejected the final appeal by nine medics against their convictions linked to anti-regime protests last year.
# sunni - Monday 23 July, 2012
Bombings and shootings kill 82 in Iraq
The attacks in Baghdad and towns close to the capital came a day after the leader of Al Qaeda in the country said that it was returning to areas from which it had retreated before US soldiers left last year.
# sunni - Wednesday 13 June, 2012
At least 56 killed in multiple car bombs in Iraq
Shiite pilgrims were attached in this latest wave of sectarian violence
# sunni - Tuesday 20 March, 2012
46 killed in bombings and shootings across Iraq
Civilians and security forces attacked in several cities ahead of Arab League summit in Baghdad.
# sunni - Tuesday 28 February, 2012
Gunmen kill 18 bus passengers in Pakistan
Nobody has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, however Taliban sympathisers have been known to operate in the area.
# sunni - Saturday 14 January, 2012
Bomb kills 30 pilgrims in Iraq
It is still unclear if the blast was caused by a suicide attacker or roadside bomb.
# sunni - Friday 23 December, 2011
Iraq VP blames Prime Minister for violence
As violence in Iraq escalates, the already-fragile governing coalition is on shaky ground.
# sunni - Thursday 22 December, 2011
Dozens dead in spate of Baghdad bombings amid Iraqi political turmoil
It’s feared a political spat between the country’s two senior politicians could lead to a re-emergence of sectarian violence.
# sunni - Monday 19 December, 2011
Iraqi government calls for arrest of its own vice-president
The Shia-dominated government has accused a Sunni vice-president of running a hit squad assassinating senior officials.
# sunni - Saturday 2 July, 2011
Negotiation talks begin amid Bahrain's protest crackdown
The kingdom’s biggest Shiite party agreed to join today’s talks at the last minute, but it isn’t too optimistic about how where the discussion will lead.
# sunni - Tuesday 7 June, 2011
Bahraini doctors face trial for treating anti-government protesters
47 doctors and nurses are arraigned at a closed hearing, accused of participating in the Shiite demonstrations.
# sunni - Monday 16 May, 2011
Saudi diplomat killed in southern Pakistan
Investigating officers believe the shooting was motivated by anger over Saudi Arabia’s decision to send troops to Bahrain to quell anti-government protests there.
# sunni - Saturday 25 September, 2010
Maliki rejected again as Iraqi PM
Leader of largest Iraqi party says no to any coalition with Maliki at its helm.
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Poll: Will being able to travel 20km significantly impact your life under Covid-19?
ALL GOING TO plan, Ireland will enter Phase Two of re-opening next Monday 8 June.
First off, public health advice is still for people to avoid unnecessary journeys but people will be able to travel up to 20 kilometres from their home from Monday. As recently as mid-May, the recommended travel limit was just 2km.
In terms of social visits, up to four people may visit another household for a short period while maintaining strict social distancing.
For the first time since lockdown measures were introduced, Irish people will be permitted to visit their family in their respective homes. However, social distancing must be adhered to with the two-metre recommendation still in place.
So, today we’re asking you: Will being able to travel 20km significantly impact your life under Covid-19?
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