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Iraqis go to polls despite threats from terrorist groups

Wed Apr 30, 2014 09:28:25

Iraqis are voting in the country's first parliamentary elections since the withdrawal of US troops three years ago.

Israeli forces demolish Palestinian mosque, homes in West Bank

Wed Apr 30, 2014 09:10:54

Israeli forces have demolished several structures, including a mosque, in a Palestinian village.

Women, Christians among Syria presidential hopefuls

Wed Apr 30, 2014 08:49:25

Four new candidates have submitted applications to run for Syria’s presidency in an election that is expected to return President Bashar Assad to power next month, the parliamentary speaker says.

ISIL terrorists execute seven prisoners in Syria

Wed Apr 30, 2014 08:23:34

The terrorist group of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) announces it had executed seven prisoners in its bastion in northeastern Syria, two of them by crucifixion.

Many Saudis wish to leave Syria’s war but they are afraid

Tue Apr 29, 2014 20:42:28

A Saudi former militant, fighting for the al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group Ahrar al-Sham says many of the Saudi nationals who joined the war in Syria are willing to retreat, but they are afraid of repercussions.

Mass death sentences will bring down Egypt gov’t: MB leader

Tue Apr 29, 2014 19:34:49

The senior leader of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood says mass death sentences against him and other members will cause the government's downfall.

2nd woman wishing to replace Assad enters Syria’s presidential race

Tue Apr 29, 2014 17:22:34

Number of presidential candidates in Syria’s upcoming election raises to 11, after four more people, including one woman, announced their will to run in the race which has current president of the country as a competitor.

Syria rebels kill 14 civilians in Damascus, including students

Tue Apr 29, 2014 16:46:17

The official SANA news agency said a total of four shells struck the capital's neighborhood of Shaghour in the morning hours.

Saudi princess calls for revolt against Al Saud regime: Video

Tue Apr 29, 2014 13:04:37

Princess Sahar, one of the daughters of Saudi King Abdullah, calls for uprising against the ruling regime in the kingdom. Sahar bint Abdullah who is the eldest daughter of the king said in a video message that victory is theirs. The 42-year princess is under house arrest along with three of her sisters in the city of Jeddah.

Militant mortar attacks kill 5 civilians in Syria

Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:41:27

Five people, including three children, have been killed in several mortar attacks carried out by foreign-backed militants across Syria.

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