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Arab FMs in Saudi Arabia for talks on Syria, ISIL

Mon Aug 25, 2014 12:58:33

Arab foreign ministers have held a summit in Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah in a bid to discuss the foreign-backed Syria war and the rise of Takfiri "extremism" in the region.

UN demands action to avert Shia massacre in Iraq

Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:26:56

The UN has called for action to prevent what it describes as a possible massacre of Turkmen Shias in the northern Iraqi town of Amerli.

Iraqi FM urges global action against ISIL terrorists

Mon Aug 25, 2014 09:28:23

Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari has called for international support for Iraq’s fight against Takfiri terrorists, as Iraqi forces try to purge the terror elements from more areas across the country.

US Senator blasts Hillary Clinton as 'war hawk'

Mon Aug 25, 2014 09:21:15

American Republican Senator Rand Paul has blasted former US Secretary of State and Frist Lady Hillary Clinton as a “gung-ho” and “war hawk” for pressing for a number of military actions in the Middle East.

Kidnapped US journalist freed in Syria

Mon Aug 25, 2014 08:34:34

An American journalist kidnapped nearly two years ago has reportedly been freed in Syria following Qatari mediation and handed over to UN peacekeepers in the Golan Heights.

Hamas insists on Palestinian rights for any truce

Mon Aug 25, 2014 07:56:50

Hamas Political Bureau chief Khaled Mashaal has reiterated that Palestinians would remain steadfast on their demands in face of the Zionist onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip.

Saudis protesters demand release of Shia scholar

Sun Aug 24, 2014 23:41:37

Saudi protesters have waged major rallies in the streets of Saudi Arabia’s restive Eastern Province, demanding the release of senior Shia scholar Ayatollah Nimr al-Nimr.

Syria forces ambush insurgent positions, inflict blows

Sun Aug 24, 2014 21:45:10

Syrian armed forces have conducted new operations against intruding foreign back insurgents across the country inflicting heavy blows on the armed elements and thwarting several of their infiltration attempts into safe areas.

Iran FM vows persisting support of Iraqi nation

Sun Aug 24, 2014 20:08:03

Iranian foreign minister has reiterated Tehran’s support for the Iraqi nation during a visit to the neighboring country, insisting that the Islamic Republic will always remain on the side of the Iraqi people.

Palestinian resistance retaliatory rockets rain on Israel

Sun Aug 24, 2014 19:04:25

Retaliatory rockets launched by Palestinian resistance fighters in the besieged Gaza Strip continue to rain across the Israeli-occupied territories in response to the relentless bombardment of the densely-inhabited enclave by Zionist forces.

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