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Saddam deputy praises IS militants in unverified message

Sun Jul 13, 2014 13:15:23

The wanted deputy of executed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has praised the so-called Islamic State militants who took over large swathes of the country last month as heroes in an unauthenticated audio message released on Saturday.

Israeli troops carry out unsuccessful raid on Gaza

Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:50:49

Israeli navy commandos have made the first ground incursion into the Gaza Strip to carry out a raid on a missile launch site, but have been stopped by Palestinian fighters.

Syria army retakes parts of Mleiha town

Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:58:49

The Syrian army has recaptured parts of the southwestern town of Mleiha in Rif Dimashq governorate as the country’s armed forces continue to gain more ground in the battle against foreign-backed Takfiri terrorists.

Photos prove mass killing by ISIL in Iraq’s Tikrit

Sun Jul 13, 2014 09:53:49

New photos have surfaced online showing the mass execution of dozens of civilians in northern Iraq as the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorists continue their crimes against the Iraqi nation.

Iraq repels Takfiri militants’ attack on Haditha

Sun Jul 13, 2014 09:25:24

Iraqi forces and tribal fighters have beat back a fresh assault by Takfiri militants on the town of Haditha, strategic for the large nearby dam and its oil refinery.

Jordan reluctant to host Syria militants overtly: US officials

Sun Jul 13, 2014 08:39:52

Jordan, where the US Central Intelligence Agency has been covertly training Syrian militants for more than a year, is reluctant to host an expanded militant instruction program, US officials say.

UN Security Council calls for cease-fire in Gaza Strip

Sat Jul 12, 2014 23:11:58

The UN Security Council has called for a cease-fire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as Israel steps up its illegal airstrikes on the besieged Gaza Strip.

Amnesty calls for arms embargo on Israel for ending Gaza attacks

Sat Jul 12, 2014 21:42:06

Amnesty International (AI) has urged the UN to urgently mandate an independent international investigation into Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and hold accountable those responsible for war crimes.

Video shows Israeli missiles slam into home in Gaza

Sat Jul 12, 2014 19:41:07

An Israeli air force F16 fighter jet has pummelled a Palestinian home in Gaza Strip with two missiles, as the regime continues bombing impoverished Gazans and killing more people.

Ramadan in Gaza: life under Israeli bombardment

Sat Jul 12, 2014 19:37:29

More than 100 have died – often women and children in their own homes – and food prices are rising fast as supplies dry up.

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