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Al-Qaeda in Yemen vows to attack on US

Thu Apr 17, 2014 08:02:39

The leader of al-Qaeda's wing in Yemen has vowed to attack the United States, in a video apparently showing a gathering of the group celebrating a mass jailbreak of terrorists.

Syria refugees face growing challenges in Jordan urban areas

Wed Apr 16, 2014 21:36:41

Syrian refugees in urban areas of Jordan are struggling to cope with inadequate housing, high debts, rising costs and educational challenges for their children, a global relief agency says.

Jordan says it destroyed combat vehicles crossing from Syria

Wed Apr 16, 2014 19:53:32

Jordanian air force fighter jets have destroyed a number of combat vehicles as they tried to cross into the kingdom from war-ravaged Syria, the army says.

Syrian army stages massive operation in Homs

Wed Apr 16, 2014 17:06:24

Syrian army troops have staged a massive operation to purge the central city of Homs of foreign-sponsored militants fighting against the Damascus government.

US, Saudi Arabia divorcing despite Obama visit

Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:18:14

Nothing new came from US President Barack Obama’s visit to Riyadh on March 28, except a few additional photographs of the leaders of both countries and a modest dispelling of some contentious issues. Other matters were left to be treated at another juncture, as former Saudi diplomat Abdullah al-Shammari told Al-Monitor.

Syrian army liberates three more towns in Qalamoun

Wed Apr 16, 2014 07:27:20

The Syrian army has made more gains in its fight against foreign-backed militants in the country, securing three towns in the strategic Qalamoun region.

Saudi king orders removal of Prince Bandar as spy chief

Tue Apr 15, 2014 22:16:15

Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan has been removed from his post as kingdom’s spy chief, Saudi official news agency has reported.

Saudi Arabia irked by news of Syria holding presidential vote

Tue Apr 15, 2014 20:48:18

Saudi Arabia says presidential vote in Syria undermines efforts to ‘peacefully’ resolve a massive foreign-charged war in the country which Riyadh happens to be one of its biggest funders.

Video: Brutal mass execution of civilians by Syria rebels

Tue Apr 15, 2014 18:43:23

Radical militants from al-Qaeda-linked Islamic state of Iraq and Levant have published a new video of a mass execution in an unknown location in Syria.

Exclusive footage of al-Manar press crew under fire in Syria

Tue Apr 15, 2014 18:23:14

Al-Alam reporter in Syria has sent exclusive footage of the moment al-Manar press convoy was targeted by foreign-backed militants in Syria’s Christian town of Maaloula, which left three young reporters dead.

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