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Syrian forces escalate airstrikes on militants in Jobar

Wed Sep 3, 2014 12:23:00

Syrian forces have carried out their fiercest assault on the militant stronghold of Jobar in Damascus since the start of the three-year war, conducting at least 27 air strikes.

Hamas popularity rises in Gaza, West Bank: Poll

Wed Sep 3, 2014 10:22:49

The popularity of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has risen in the war-torn Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank following 50 days of Israeli bombardment on the coastal enclave.

Obama increases US forces in Baghdad

Wed Sep 3, 2014 09:37:54

President Barack Obama has ordered an increase of about 350 troops in Baghdad to protect the US Embassy in the Iraqi capital and is sending top officials to the Middle East to "build a stronger regional partnership" against ISIL Takfiri militants, the White House says.

Iraqi forces press advance in fight against ISIL in north

Wed Sep 3, 2014 09:02:40

Iraqi government forces have made more progress in their fightback against ISIL Takfiri militants in northern Iraq.

Over $2.5 billion spent by Israel for war on Gaza: Military

Wed Sep 3, 2014 08:44:02

The Israeli regime has spent more than $2.5 billion (1.9 billion euros) for 50 days of bombardment against the besieged Gaza Strip, the military says.

Yemeni president finally sacks cabinet, eases tension

Tue Sep 2, 2014 20:45:50

The Yemeni president on Tuesday dismissed the Cabinet including the prime minister who led it for two years, while partially reversing an earlier decision to lift fuel subsidies in a bid to end a standoff with Shiite opposition holding anti-government protests across the country.

France, Saudi finalize $3bn Lebanon arms deal: official

Tue Sep 2, 2014 18:35:59

France and Saudi Arabia are close to signing a $3 billion arms deal for Lebanon, the Elysee Palace said Monday following talks between President Francois Hollande and the Saudi crown prince.

Saudis risk Muslim fury with proposal to destroy Prophet Mohammed tomb

Tue Sep 2, 2014 12:54:30

One of Islam’s most revered holy sites – the tomb of the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) at al-Masjid al-Nabawi mosque – could be destroyed and his body removed to an anonymous grave under plans which threaten to spark discord across the Muslim world.

ISIL commits ethnic cleansing in Iraq: Amnesty

Tue Sep 2, 2014 12:01:59

Amnesty International says the Takfiri ISIL militants are carrying out “systematic ethnic cleansing” in northern Iraq.

UN endorses investigation of ISIL war crimes in Syria, Iraq

Tue Sep 2, 2014 08:13:04

The UN’s top human rights body has overwhelmingly approved the Iraqi government’s request for an investigation into crimes against civilians committed by ISIL terrorist group in its rampage across northeastern Syria and parts of Iraq.

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