2006 al-Askari Mosque bombing: The alleged attack of Al Qaeda that triggered full-scale civil war in Iraq

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The al-Askari Mosque at Samarra, northwest of Baghdad, Iraq. News US President George W Bush suggested from "evidence" that the bombing was an Al Qaeda plot. New Delhi: On February 22, 2006, Iraq woke up to an incident that was going to rock the nation and tear it apart for years to come: The al-Askari Mosque bombing. The local time was 6.44 am when explosions occurred at al-Askari Mosque, effectively destroying its golden dome and severely damaging the mosque. Abu Qudama confessed to taking part in the attack on al-Askari mosque and gave a detailed account of how the attack took place.
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T20 World Cup: India's 74.19 win % Vs Pakistan's 52.63; however, none of that will matter on Sunday

Melbourne Cricket Ground will play host to the greatest rivalry in cricket as the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team takes on Babar Azam's Pakistan in the third match of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Kohli's recent record in the T20Is bodes well for Team India heading into the T20 World Cup. In comparison, Pakistan, have featured in 30 T20 Internationals, including the 2021 T20 WC games after winning against India. Meanwhile, Pakistan, this year, have competed in 19 matches and with just 10 victories have a winning percentage of 52.63. Over the past several years, India have held the upper hand in the psychological aspect but Pakistan's victory in the T20 World Cup last year has swung the pendulum back giving the contests some balance.

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Pak military establishment under scanner as journalist Sharif's body reaches Islamabad

The body of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif reached Islamabad on Wednesday, three days after he was killed under mysterious circumstances in Kenya. Sharif, who had fled Pakistan in August to Dubai after authorities charged him with sedition for airing critical views of the country's powerful military establishment and "abetting mutiny", was gunned down in a car in Kenya's Magadi. The govt must pursue an immediate, transparent inquiry into the circumstances of his death," the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan tweeted. Every year, three journalists are killed in Pakistan with a majority of these deaths rumoured to be linked to the powerful military establishment which is notorious for silencing its critics. The year 2010 has been the worst for media persons with 11 journalists killed in the country.

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Conflict between West and Russia over UN investigation into drone use in Ukraine

Russia's U.N. ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, who called the council meeting, argued that only the Security Council can mandate an investigation. Russia called closed-door consultations Tuesday about its unfounded allegations that Ukraine is preparing a dirty bomb. It called Wednesday's meeting to try to prevent the investigation of its purported use of Iranian drones. On Wednesday, Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani reiterated his country's rejection of the "totally unfounded allegations." And in 2021, the U.N. team also went to Israel to examine Iranian drones that had infiltrated its airspace, Wood said.

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Premier League scoring records fall like nine pins as Nordic gladiator Haaland in a league of his own for City

But he made amends by netting two quickfire second-half goals (51', 64') to become the fastest player to reach 20 Premier League goals. The former Borussia Dortmund striker reached the 20-goal mark in what was only his 14th Premier League appearance. The Norwegian made a record-breaking start to his life in Premier League. He is also the first player to score in his first four away games in the Premier League. In just 20 appearances, Haaland has already scored 26 goals in all competitions for City this season.

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Serie A: Rampant Napoli crush Juventus to move 10 points clear at top

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Elliott’s stunner sends troubled Liverpool into FA Cup fourth round

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