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Ya Biladi
02-07-2025
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan man sentenced to life in France for double femicide amid tense separation
Mohamed O., a 41-year-old Moroccan national and father, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday, July 1, by the Gard Assize Court in France. Subject to an order to leave French territory (OQTF), he was found guilty of murdering his wife and sister-in-law in May 2023 amid a tense separation, AFP reported. The double femicide took place in Salles-du-Gardon, in southern France. Mohamed O. went to the home of his wife Halima, 26, who had been staying with her sister after leaving the marital home. An argument reportedly erupted when Fatima, 39, asked him to return the house keys. He then stabbed her fourteen times, including once near the heart, before turning on Halima and slashing her throat. During the trial, the defendant admitted to killing Fatima «in a fit of anger» but claimed his wife's death was «an accident», alleging that she fell onto the blade of his knife. This version was firmly rejected by the forensic expert, who explained: «The throat wound is nine centimeters long. There's a lateral motion across the neck—you have to apply pressure to do that». «He came in with the knife covered in blood, with a dark look on his face», recalled a beautician who witnessed the scene. The jury found evidence of premeditation and sentenced him to life imprisonment, with a mandatory minimum term of 18 years, and revoked his parental rights. The defendant has filed an appeal.
Times of Oman
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Afghan returnees arrive with 'empty hands, uncertain future
Kabul: Following the end of hostilities between Iran and Israel, the flow of Afghan migrants returning from Iran has significantly intensified. Many returnees have arrived in Afghanistan with "bitter memories, empty hands, and an uncertain future," TOLO News said. Qamar, a returnee from Iran, said he had lived there for nearly eight years. "We thought life would get better there, but it didn't. Then the war started, and we said, our own country is calm, let's go back." Another returnee, Khairullah, urged the Islamic Emirate to create jobs and ensure stability. Mohammad, also returning from Iran, said, "If they can't do anything else, at least speak with the Iranian government to ensure migrants are returned with dignity." Meanwhile, deported Afghan nationals from Pakistan have complained of a lack of food and shelter in a Kabul camp. "If something can be done for our situation, we ask for help. I am disabled, and so are these children. We don't even have land or a tent," said Halima, a returnee. "Please help us. If possible, provide us with land," said another returnee, Habibullah, TOLO News reported. At the same time, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation stated that more than 72,000 families from Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey have returned to Afghanistan either forcibly or voluntarily in the first three months of the current solar year. Ministry spokesperson Abdulmutalib Haqqani said, "In the first quarter of the current solar year, 72,092 families comprising 388,134 individuals have returned from neighboring countries."
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
World's Only Surviving Nonuplets Pictured in New Photos
The Arby nonuplets celebrated their fourth birthday! Guinness World Records shared a new photo of the nine siblings, as the four boys and five girls celebrated their fourth birthday. The nine children posed with their parents, Halima Cissé and Abdelkader Arby. In the Sunday, May 4, Instagram post, brothers Mohammed VI, Oumar, Elhadji, and Bah are seen alongside their sisters, Kadidia, Fatouma, Hawa, Adama, and Oumou. They have an older sister, Souda, 6. They are the first known nonuplets — meaning nine children born at once — to survive birth. They also earned the Guinness World record for 'the most children delivered at a single birth to survive.' They were born in a special care center in Morocco on May 4, 2021, per Guinness World Records. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. All nine are lined up next to one another in the first two images the organization shared. The third image includes all five daughters sitting next to one another, and the final photo includes Halima and Abdelkader smiling together. 'Today is a very special one for Mali couple Halima Cissé and Abdelkader Arby – their record-breaking nonuplets are turning four! 🎉,' the caption began. 'What lovely little boys and girls they have become!' Related: The World's First Nonuplets — 5 Girls, 4 Boys — Are Turning 4: 'We Decided to Celebrate in a Grandiose Way' Their mother, Halima, 29, told Guinness, ahead of the celebration, that 'the children are all well, by the grace of God.' 'They have grown so much since their last birthday and the change is clearly visible in them all,' she said. 'For their 4th birthday, we decided to celebrate in a grandiose way, as a celebrity would!' Following their birthday, the family's Instagram account posted several photos and videos of the celebrations. Related: World's Only Nonuplets — 5 Girls, 4 Boys — Celebrate Second Birthday at Home: 'A Gift' Says Mom At the time of their birth, Halima and Abdelkader initially thought they were having septuplets — or seven babies born all at once. But after they left Mali for the special care center in Morocco, they learned of the additional two children. 'We started with seven, and Allah blessed us with nine,' Abdelkader told Guinness. The babies were delivered via caesarean section at 30 weeks, weighing between 1.1 and 2.2 lbs. A total of 32 medical professionals worked together to safely deliver the babies. The family then stayed in Morocco in a specially-equipped apartment with nursing assistance for the next 19 months, per the BBC. "We know that the nonuplets are a gift from God," Halima told the Associated Press at the time of their second birthday. "Raising children is not easy, even with one child it is difficult. So, nine babies at the same time!" Read the original article on People
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
World's Only Surviving Nonuplets Pictured in New Photos
Brothers Mohammed VI, Oumar, Elhadji, and Bah and their sisters, Kadidia, Fatouma, Hawa, Adama and Oumou celebrated their fourth birthday on Sunday, May 4 The Arby nonuplets celebrated their fourth birthday! Guinness World Records shared a new photo of the nine siblings, as the four boys and five girls celebrated their fourth birthday. The nine children posed with their parents, Halima Cissé and Abdelkader Arby. In the Sunday, May 4, Instagram post, brothers Mohammed VI, Oumar, Elhadji, and Bah are seen alongside their sisters, Kadidia, Fatouma, Hawa, Adama, and Oumou. They have an older sister, Souda, 6. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement They are the first known nonuplets — meaning nine children born at once — to survive birth. They also earned the Guinness World record for 'the most children delivered at a single birth to survive.' They were born in a special care center in Morocco on May 4, 2021, per Guinness World Records. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. All nine are lined up next to one another in the first two images the organization shared. The third image includes all five daughters sitting next to one another, and the final photo includes Halima and Abdelkader smiling together. 'Today is a very special one for Mali couple Halima Cissé and Abdelkader Arby – their record-breaking nonuplets are turning four! 🎉,' the caption began. 'What lovely little boys and girls they have become!' ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Related: The World's First Nonuplets — 5 Girls, 4 Boys — Are Turning 4: 'We Decided to Celebrate in a Grandiose Way' Their mother, Halima, 29, told Guinness, ahead of the celebration, that 'the children are all well, by the grace of God.' 'They have grown so much since their last birthday and the change is clearly visible in them all,' she said. 'For their 4th birthday, we decided to celebrate in a grandiose way, as a celebrity would!' Following their birthday, the family's Instagram account posted several photos and videos of the celebrations. Related: World's Only Nonuplets — 5 Girls, 4 Boys — Celebrate Second Birthday at Home: 'A Gift' Says Mom ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement At the time of their birth, Halima and Abdelkader initially thought they were having septuplets — or seven babies born all at once. But after they left Mali for the special care center in Morocco, they learned of the additional two children. 'We started with seven, and Allah blessed us with nine,' Abdelkader told Guinness. The babies were delivered via caesarean section at 30 weeks, weighing between 1.1 and 2.2 lbs. A total of 32 medical professionals worked together to safely deliver the babies. The family then stayed in Morocco in a specially-equipped apartment with nursing assistance for the next 19 months, per the BBC. "We know that the nonuplets are a gift from God," Halima told the Associated Press at the time of their second birthday. "Raising children is not easy, even with one child it is difficult. So, nine babies at the same time!" Read the original article on People
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
No party symbol! Assam Muslim women use photos of hubby, in-laws to woo voters
Guwahati: Muslim women candidates in lower and southern Assam are featuring photographs and names of their male relatives in campaign posters for panchayat elections, where party symbols are not permitted. This practice stems from their limited public presence, as many are housewives with restricted community engagement. The state mandates at least 50% women's representation in panchayat elections, with voting scheduled for May 2 and 7. At the gaon panchayat level, candidates competing for ward positions form the largest group. Campaigning is ongoing without party affiliations or symbols, as per new electoral regulations. Only anchalik panchayat and zila parishad candidates, representing higher levels in the panchayati raj system, are allowed party sponsorship and the use of political party symbols. In minority-dominated districts such as South Salmara Mankachar, Dhubri, Sribhumi, and Bongaigaon, campaign posters prominently display candidates' photos alongside socially active family members (up to three). In Sribhumi district of Barak Valley, some posters have puzzled voters by featuring husbands' photos instead of woman candidates. These promotional materials are widely circulated on social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp to attract voters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Agencies wanting to scale client results Digiwebengineers Contact Us Undo "Male members of our families are well known in the village because they are more socially active and at the forefront of society. Women usually do not engage in social work or other village activities like male family members. That's why the photos and names of male relatives are highlighted in the posters," said Beauty Halima, a candidate from No.-7 Kuchnimara-Jordanga Gaon Panchayat in South Salmara Mankachar district bordering Bangladesh. She included her social worker husband's photo in her campaign poster to draw attention. Speaking to TOI, Halima said the names and photos of husbands or other relatives have helped women candidates convince villagers of their "credible family background". Halima said nearly all women candidates in nearby district panchayats have adopted similar tactics. Unmarried female candidates have included names of their fathers, uncles, or brothers. In one instance, two daughters-in-law of one Golap Hussain are competing from different wards in Kuchnimara-Jordanga Gaon Panchayat. Reshma Khatun, one of them, is Halima's opponent. Both candidates have featured photos of their husbands and father-in-law in their campaign materials. State election commissioner Alok Kumar said the matter would be reviewed under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). However, district election officials have found no immediate basis to prohibit such posters. "Everyone knows husbands, and that's why we feature in the posters. We don't think it's an offence," said Mamon Hussain, whose wife Zaheda Begum is contesting for the post of anchalik panchayat member in No.-6 Malegarh Anchalik Panchayat in Sribhumi district. In the poster, his wife's photo is absent. Mamon explained, "Muslims usually use ladies' photos less. In Islam, we heard there are some restrictions."
