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Turkey's Jets Target Kurds to Protect ISIL

Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:41:13

The obvious fact about ongoing airstrikes by Turkey and the United States is that they are protecting the terrorist group of ISIL by attacking Kurdish forces in Iraq and Syria, Al-Alam News Network reports.

Afkham Rejects Illogical Claims of Saudi FM on Iran Nuclear Deal

Tue Aug 11, 2015 18:36:54

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said on Tuesday that Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir's wrath over agreement between Iran and the international community is “illogical,” Al-Alam News Network Reports.

Syrian Army Foils Infiltration Attempt into Daraa

Tue Aug 11, 2015 18:16:08

The Syrian army thwarted terrorists' infiltration attempt into the city of Daraa on Tuesday, Al-Alam News Network reports.

Afkham: Iran’s FM Zarif Goes to Lebanon for Key Talks

Tue Aug 11, 2015 18:08:13

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has left for Lebanon on the first leg of the second round of his regional tours following a nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers, Al-Alam News Network reports.

Hezbollah, Syrian Troops Advance in Damascus Countryside

Tue Aug 11, 2015 17:49:52

The Syrian army and the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance forces on Tuesday regained control of Major buildings in Damascus countryside, Al-Alam News Network reports.

Egypt Gives Jail Terms to 74 Muslim Brotherhood Supporters

Tue Aug 11, 2015 17:33:46

An Egyptian court has handed down three-year jail terms to over 70 supporters of the banned Muslim Brotherhood movement, among them three former legislators, on charges of “inciting violence” during the 2013 anti-government protests, Al-Alam News Network reports.

Lavrov: Saudi Arabia’s FM Will Be in Moscow for Syria Talks

Tue Aug 11, 2015 17:02:41

Russia is hosting the Saudi foreign minister for Syria-focused talks, part of a new Moscow effort to mediate the conflict, Al-Alam News Network reports.

United States Lifts Ban on Iran Oil Purchases

Tue Aug 11, 2015 16:43:19

The US administration has given an authorization to the country’s oil clients to continue purchasing crude oil from Iran beyond the ceiling that had been imposed as a result of sanctions, Al-Alam News Network reports.

Saudi Arabia Willing to Build Good Ties with Iran: Saudi FM

Tue Aug 11, 2015 16:31:58

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said his country is keen to boost relations with Iran, but at the same time said promotion of ties between Tehran and Riyadh hinges on the Islamic Republic’s foreign policies, Al-Alam News Network reports.

Nusra Front Withdraws From ISIS Frontier in northern Syria

Tue Aug 11, 2015 16:18:14

The Nusra Front announced Monday that it would withdraw from its frontline positions against the competing ISIS group in northern Syria. The al Qaeda affiliate in Syria, which is one of several rebel groups battling Syrian government forces, is reportedly unhappy about a plan devised by the United States and Turkey to drive ISIS out.

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