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Bahraini protesters voice support for political prisoners

Sun Apr 27, 2014 12:00:32

Bahraini protesters have held anti-regime demonstrations across the country to voice support for political prisoners.

Brahimi rejects speculation on quitting Syria job

Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:04:40

Following days of speculation regarding Lakhdar Brahimi’s future as joint UN–Arab League Special Envoy to Syria, his official spokesman, Farhan al-Haq, has denied reports that the senior international mediator is set to resign from his post.

Syria militants surrender in Zabadani near Lebanon border

Sun Apr 27, 2014 09:19:02

Opposition fighters in the Syrian border town of Zabadani have surrendered after intense fighting with army troops, losing their last stronghold along Lebanon's border.

Syria plans to hold free, transparent election: Gov't

Sun Apr 27, 2014 08:42:16

The Syrian government has dismissed Western and opposition accusations over the upcoming presidential polls, insisting that Damascus is planning a free and transparent election on June 3.

Palestinian national unity NOT Israeli or US business

Sat Apr 26, 2014 23:39:03

The signing of a reconciliation agreement between Hamas and Fatah in Gaza Wednesday seems to have raised America’s and Israel's ire. Rabid but totally unjustified reactions from Washington and Tel Aviv threatened to decapitate the financial lifeline of the Palestinian Authority (PA).

Top suspect in killing of Egyptian Shia leader caught

Sat Apr 26, 2014 23:09:48

Egyptian security sources have reported the arrest of the principal suspect in the 2013 martyrdom of one of the country’s Shia scholars and leaders.

Palestinians will never recognize Israel as "Jewish state"

Sat Apr 26, 2014 21:21:42

Acting Palestinian Authority (PA) chief Mahmoud Abbas has insisted that Palestinians will never recognize Israel as a "Jewish state."

Syria forces purge key areas of Aleppo suburbs: Video

Sat Apr 26, 2014 21:20:13

Syrian military forces have taken control over city of Aleppo’s suburban areas of al-Eskaan, al—Ma’amel and al-Masane in persisting military operation in the major city in north of the country.

Iran to arm its S-200 air defense with own missile

Sat Apr 26, 2014 19:35:54

Iran has successfully mounted its domestically manufactured, high-precision Sayyad-3 (Hunter-3) missiles on its indigenous S-200 air defense system, said a senior military commander.

Iran hails Palestinian Fatah-Hamas unity deal

Sat Apr 26, 2014 18:52:17

Iran has hailed a recent reconciliation agreement between Hamas resistance movement and the Palestinian Authority (PA).

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