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Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as the Shi'ites, arrived in India for medical treatment with his wife Zeenah. The pair left Nigeria on an Emirates flight last night. A team of medical staff got them at India's airport. See more pictures below

Wesley Sneijder, a Dutch footballer, has retired from football, calling time for his distinguished 17-year career. The 35-year-old who, among others, enjoyed spells at Ajax, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and Galatasaray has been playing for Al-Gharafa in Qatar most lately. Sneijder, who in his prime was considered one of the world's best-attacking midfielders, began his career at Ajax in the summer of 2007 before earning a move to Real Madrid. During his two seasons in Spain, the Dutchman contributed 11 goals and 11 assists in 66 appearances, winning a La Liga title before leaving for Inter Milan after Cristiano Ronaldo's signing. SNEIJDER'S CAREER  Ajax (02-07) 180 games, 58 goals, 45 assists Real Madrid (07-09) 66 games, 11 goals, 11 assists Inter Milan (09-13) 116 games, 22 goals, 35 assists  Galatasaray (13-17) 175 games, 45 goals, 44 assists Nice (17-18) 8 games, 1 assist  Al Gharafa (18-19) 27 games, 16 goals, 6 assists

A guy went on a knife rampage in Sydney, Australia, screaming "Allahu Akbar" and he ended up injuring at least one individual before firefighters pinned him down. The guy supposedly screamed "Allahu Akbar" and "shoot me" during the incident, armed with a foot-long knife. Witnesses, including axis-armed firefighters, hunted the blood-covered guy through the business district of the city before pinning him to the floor. Nearby people used a chair from a nearby cafe and a milk crate to pin the guy to the ground. Police then quickly took him into custody. The injured woman was hurried to the hospital immediately.  People were urged to avoid the area around King and Clarence Streets in the heart of the central business district (CBD) while investigations were being carried out by police. At about 2 pm local time, close Wynard Station, the supposed attack took place just as individuals were completing