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Morsi's trial on murder charges adjourns amid objection

Sat Apr 5, 2014 22:00:35

The trial of military-ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and 14 co-defendants on allegations of inciting murder of opposition protesters in 2012 has been adjourned following objections by defense attorney for the repeated use of biased, pro-state witnesses by the prosecution.

150 Egyptian drivers abducted in Libya

Sat Apr 5, 2014 21:46:21

Armed Libyans have abducted150 Egyptian drivers who were on their way home, along with their trucks, adding to a growing trend of similar attacks.

Saudi regime goes berserk over reform calls

Sat Apr 5, 2014 20:49:46

Calling for reforms is “terrorism,” withdrawing your allegiance to the monarchy is “treason” and contacting international news organizations about human rights violations in the kingdom will land you in prison. Welcome to the Saudi kingdom!

Mortar shells hit Damascus near Russia embassy

Sat Apr 5, 2014 19:59:38

Foreign-backed insurgents have fired mortar shells at different areas of capital Damascus, as Syrian troops advance in battlefield, a monitoring group and Syria's state news agency SANA said.

230 Palestinian children still kept in Israeli jails

Sat Apr 5, 2014 19:55:35

An international human rights organization has released a report saying that 230 Palestinian children are currently being held captive in Israeli regime jails.

Syrian army crush insurgent intruders in Aleppo, Lattakia

Sat Apr 5, 2014 18:21:14

Syrian military forces have inflicted major losses on foreign-backed insurgents in crushing offensive against militant staging areas and hideouts in the outskirts of Aleppo, Daraa, Quneitra and Lattakia, halting infiltration attempts by armed terrorist while killing and wounding scores of them.

Egypt tribal clashes leave 23 people dead

Sat Apr 5, 2014 18:07:09

At least 23 people have been killed in clan fighting in Egypt, prompting police forces to send reinforcements to put an end to the clashes, security officials say.

US dismisses assassination drone killings lawsuit

Sat Apr 5, 2014 16:48:03

A US federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed against the administration of President Barack Obama by the families of three American citizens killed by assassination drones in Yemen in 2011.

Kuwaiti minister resign after US ties him to Syria war

Sat Apr 5, 2014 16:00:43

Kuwaiti Justice and Islamic Affairs Minister Nayef al-Ajmi has reportedly resigned from his post with backing from his fellow cabinet members after being accused by a senior US official of “promoting jihad” in Syria.

Syria militants launch rockets into Lebanon

Sat Apr 5, 2014 14:13:04

Syrian conflict spillover has continued with three rockets fired by militants operating in Syria, striking the northeastern Lebanese region of Bekaa Valley.

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