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ISIL commander killed in Syria militants’ infighting

Sun Mar 30, 2014 09:57:26

The military commander of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has reportedly been killed in the northeastern Syrian province of Hasakah.

Obama fails to raise human rights abuses with Saudis

Sat Mar 29, 2014 23:52:06

President Barack Obama's two-hour meeting with Saudi king Abdullah touched on US policies on Iran and Syria but not about the Saudis' atrocious human rights record and abuse of women. Obama was also subjected to subtle form of racism, something widespread in the primitive desert kingdom.

Nasrallah: Hezbollah stronger, resistance only choice

Sat Mar 29, 2014 23:40:41

Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah announced Saturday that the resistance these days is stronger and more capable at all levels, adding that the resistance issue had always been a matter of controversy.

Syria army purges militants in Lattakia, Aleppo, Homs

Sat Mar 29, 2014 23:26:20

Syrian army forces have conducted more operations against staging areas and hideout of intruding insurgent group around Lattakia, Aleppo, Homs and Daraa, killing and injuring many foreign-backed militants and destroying or seizing their weaponry.

EU report warns of Israeli bids against Aqsa Mosque

Sat Mar 29, 2014 22:28:08

European diplomats in Israel have warned against attempts by the Tel Aviv regime to change the status quo at the al-Aqsa Mosque, insisting that such a move would trigger a widespread regional violence.

Erdogan blamed for Syria bloodshed by rival party

Sat Mar 29, 2014 21:18:12

The leader of Turkish opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) insists that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is responsible for the continuing bloodshed in Syria.

Israeli forces kill two in Syria’s Golan Heights

Sat Mar 29, 2014 21:06:54

Israeli troops have shot dead two men on the Syrian side of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights in yet another act of provocation against Syria.

Abdullah's ex-wife urged US help on captive daughters

Sat Mar 29, 2014 21:02:54

An ex-wife of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah who fled to Britain following her divorce has asked US President Barack Obama to help release her four daughters from house arrest in the Arab state during his visit to Riyadh on Friday.

UN warns of grave humanitarian situation in Syria

Sat Mar 29, 2014 17:40:01

The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator has warned that despite a resolution for improved and unhindered humanitarian access, there has been no improvement of the situation for millions of displaced Syrians.

Al-Qaeda-linked terror leader killed in Syria's Idlib

Sat Mar 29, 2014 17:05:34

Leader of the al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist brigade Ajnad al-Sham has been killed in the ongoing fighting in the Syrian city of Idlib, the terrorist group says.

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