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Brotherhood official nabbed, 2 protesters killed in Egypt

Sat Apr 26, 2014 09:16:07

Egypt’s military-installed government authorities have announced arresting the spokesman for the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood while Egyptian security forces have killed two more pro-Morsi protesters during persisting demonstrations by supporters of the army-ousted president.

Jordan 'anti-terrorism law' sparks concern, criticism

Sat Apr 26, 2014 08:21:16

Critics have warned the changes to Jordan's anti-terrorism law, including a broadened definition of terrorism and more severe punishments, could be used by authorities to silence opposition.

Syria militants cut off Aleppo power

Sat Apr 26, 2014 08:13:30

Syria's northern city of Aleppo has been hit by a blackout for seven days in a row after foreign-backed militants cut off the power lines to the government-held areas of the war-ravaged city.

ISIL claims Baghdad election rally attack: statement

Fri Apr 25, 2014 22:34:41

An al-Qaida spin-off group has claimed a dual bombing at a Shiite political rally in Baghdad on Friday, according to a statement posted on militant group’s forums, just days before national elections.

At least 28 killed in Iraq campaign rally blasts

Fri Apr 25, 2014 20:45:40

A series of explosions killed at least 28 people and injured dozens at a Shi'ite political party's rally in Iraq's capital ahead of the country's parliamentary election on Friday, police and medical sources said.

British women fighting in Syria: Daily Mirror

Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:59:14

Hundreds of Britons are thought to have gone to Syria over the last few years to join arms in the bloody battle against the Syrian government.

Israel halts talks with Palestinians over Fatah-Hamas unity bid

Fri Apr 25, 2014 08:16:40

Israel has suspended the so-called peace talks with the Palestinians in response to acting Palestinian Authority Chief Mahmoud Abbas's unexpected unity pact with the rival Hamas group.

Russia to boost capacities of Lebanese Army: Lavrov

Fri Apr 25, 2014 08:01:07

Russia will work to boost the capacities of the Lebanese Army, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says.

UN raps Bahrain’s anti-Shia policies

Fri Apr 25, 2014 07:45:55

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief has censured the Bahraini government for discriminating against the country's Shia majority.

Syria terror attacks kill 7 civilians, injure scores

Thu Apr 24, 2014 23:36:18

Seven Syrian citizens have been killed and scores of others wounded in terrorist attacks by foreign-backed insurgents across the Arab country as government forces continue to inflict heavy blows in its battle against intruding armed militants.

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