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Number of American militants fighting in Syria above 100

Tue May 20, 2014 16:36:44

American militants fighting in the extremist-marked insurgency in Syria are above a hundred, Western intelligence digits show.

Israeli bulldozers demolish Palestinian homes

Tue May 20, 2014 11:27:57

The Israeli forces have demolished several houses belonging to Palestinians in East al-Quds (Jerusalem), locals say.

Jordan redeploys army troops along border with Syria

Tue May 20, 2014 11:07:18

The Jordanian military is redeploying its forces along the border with Syria in light of the deteriorating security situation on the frontier, a report says.

Syrian presidential candidate Nuri says his country getting rid of crisis: Video

Tue May 20, 2014 10:07:48

One of the Syrian presidential candidates says the upcoming election would be a proof that the country is leaving the crisis behind it.

Yemen on alert over fears of al-Qaeda attacks

Mon May 19, 2014 22:45:15

Yemen has put its security forces on high alert over fears of possible terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda militants, the Interior Ministry said.

Syria opposition self-proclaimed defense minister resigns

Mon May 19, 2014 21:37:03

The Syrian opposition’s self-appointed defense minister has resigned after reports of disagreements with the group’s head, opposition sources said on Monday.

Egyptian court acquits 169 Brotherhood supporters

Mon May 19, 2014 19:21:00

An Egyptian court has acquitted 169 Muslim Brotherhood supporters accused of triggering violence and launching anti-government protests that followed the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi last year.

Iraq arrests 14 ISIL terrorists wearing niqab

Mon May 19, 2014 18:29:46

Iraqi security forces have captured 14 members of the terrorist group of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in the city of Fallujah.

Iraqi Maliki wins at least 93 parliament seats in election

Mon May 19, 2014 18:28:00

Prime Minister Nouri Maliki won the largest share of Iraqi parliamentary seats in last month's national elections, according to preliminary results released on Monday.

Top Syria legislator urges all-out poll participation

Mon May 19, 2014 15:34:41

Speaker of Syrian People's Assembly Mohammad Jihad al-Laham has urged all Syrian people from any political and social stripes to participate in the country’s upcoming presidential elections scheduled for June 3.

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